In our lives we rely on many things in order to not only get our tasks, and responsibilities accomplished each day, but also simply in order to live our lives. Transportation is one thing that we ultimately rely on for this no matter how far we are traveling, why we are traveling, or how we are traveling. Either way, transportation not only enables us to perform, and complete our tasks, and duties, but also allows us to do so in a timely manner. However, can you always count on being safe on the road, especially when you are the passenger of a school bus?
The Magic School Bus, or The Manic School Bus?
School buses have been, are, and will probably always be one mode of transportation present in our lives. As children, we rely on these vehicles to get us from our homes to school, and back. However, as parents, we look at these vehicles as an asset to our schedule considering the fact we can rely on the bus to run our children from one place to the next with an adult that has been deemed safe by a school system. Yet, are school busses really that safe, and are they safe vehicles for children when they have been involved in an auto accident?
The Issues At Hand
While many would like to assume that these large vehicles are very safe, which they are, they also face the potential of being involved in an auto accident like every other vehicle on the road. However, when a school bus is involved in an auto accident the damage can be catastrophic not only pertaining to damage, but also that of injuries. Many school busses today are not equipped with that of seat belts, which pose a safety issue for children. Aside from actual damage to the school bus, a bus accident can be dangerous, and deadly to other drivers on the road. Today, the majority of school bus accidents are actually caused by other drivers on the road, but also can be caused by bus drivers speeding, failing to signal appropriately, and being apathetic to traffic signs and signals.
In the event that either you, or your child is involved in a school bus accident you need an experienced auto accident attorney on your side from start to finish. With an auto accident attorney on your side you can expect your case, and the potential damages you may be entitled to, fought for diligently, and with your best interest in mind.
If you, or a loved one, have been injured in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, make an appointment with one of our Mississippi auto accident attorneys by calling (800) 707-9577.