Orange County Crash Involving School Bus Leaves 5 Injured

In general, liability for auto accidents is strictly based on the details surrounding the crash. Typically, the person who caused the crash will face liability and could be sued. However, in cases involving school buses, liability can be different.

Liability for auto accidents is usually based on the concept of negligence. Drivers owe a duty of care to all others on the road, including their passengers, other drivers, passengers in other vehicles, and pedestrians, for example. When drivers act recklessly (engage in speeding, tailgating, dangerous maneuvers, drive drunk, etc.) and cause an accident, they can be found negligent and liable for any resulting harm.

With school buses, however, there is an additional responsibility. Schools and school districts can be liable for harm to students and teachers due to bus accidents. In addition, it is important to note that school buses are considered common carriers, so their drivers are held to a higher standard of care. This means that even if the crash was caused by a negligence of another driver, anyone injured on the bus could have the right to file a lawsuit against the school, school district, or private company that owns/operates the bus.

Can I file a lawsuit? Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible. Our team is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim and fight for your rights.

Although every claim is different, some of the different categories of compensation that victims could be eligible to recover could include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

In cases of wrongful death, claimants could be entitled to receive compensation for funeral and burial costs and loss of consortium, in addition to the types of compensation listed above.

How much can I recover? How much is my school bus accident case worth? If you have found yourself asking these questions, it is important that you reach out to our team at your earliest convenience. Our team is ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the payout that you are owed.

After any type of auto accident, it is important for affected individuals to do the following:

• Take photos of the scene of the incident
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible
• Take photos of all visible injuries
• File incident reports with the appropriate authorities
• File reports with the owners of the school bus
• Speak to any witnesses and collect their contact information
• Gather any surveillance footage that might have captured the incident
• Gather all relevant medical records
• Seek legal help as soon as possible

We understand that it could be difficult to figure out what to do after such a difficult experience. If you find yourself unsure of what you should do, simply reach out to us. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

If you or your child were involved in the incident discussed above or in another school bus crash, it is important that you know that you could have the right to file a lawsuit. To explore the legal options available to you and your family, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to start or continue your school bus crash lawsuit. We offer free case evaluations – which include free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to start your claim or continue your claim after starting it with another team, our experts can provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights. If you are ready to schedule a free case review, contact us today!

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Contact us today for more information about pursuing your school bus crash accident lawsuit.