School Vehicle Accident Injury Lawsuits
Experienced Injury Lawyers That Will Fight For You!
When someone is injured in a vehicle accident, a personal injury lawsuit allows the victim and their families to seek compensation for their injuries.
If you have been injured in a School Vehicle Accident, knowing your legal rights can provide both financial relief and peace of mind.
A School Vehicle accident can cause life-threatening physical injuries and trauma that can include financial damage to victims of negligent drivers. Injured victims must deal with large and unforeseeable medical expenses, loss of wages, pain, suffering and loss of quality of life. Family members also can suffer economic loss, mental anguish, and loss of companionship in caring for an injured family member.
Vehicle accident lawsuits are considered personal injury cases. States may limit the time you have to file a lawsuit. It can be as little as one year after the accident. You should talk to an attorney as soon after the accident as possible if you think you may want to file suit.
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There are over 3 million injuries from transportation accidents reported each year in the U. S. States – Bureau of Labor Statistics.
If you were involved in a vehicle accident and have sustained an injury, get medical attention immediately and you will need to contact an experienced vehicle attorney immediately.
Experience counts when you hire a vehicle accident attorney to handle your personal injury case.
Our lawyers understand the complex issues in a vehicle accident and provide expert legal representation nationwide for injured victims.
Insurance companies have teams of attorneys protecting their interests and will attempt to get accident victims to either drop their cases or settle for much less.
What Are Common Vehicle Accident Injuries?
Permanent injuries are common in vehicle accidents and can have life-altering consequences. Here is a list of injuries related to traffic accident.
| Amputations | Kidney Injury |
| Back Injuries | Lacerations |
| Brain Injuries | Leg Injuries |
| Broken Bones | Loss of Limb |
| Burn Injuries | Neck Injuries |
| Coma | Nerve Damage |
| Complex Bone Fractures | Paralysis |
| Concussion | Permanent Disability |
| Crush Injuries | Rotor Cuff Tear |
| Disfigurement | Severe Cuts |
| Facial Scarring | Soft Tissue Injuries |
| Fractures | Spinal Cord Injuries |
| Head Injuries | Spine Injuries |
| Herniated or Bulging Discs | Trauma & PTSD |
| Hip Injuries | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) |
| Internal Injuries | Vision Damage or Loss |
| Internal Organ Damage | Whiplash |
| Knee Injuries | Wrongful Death |
Common Causes of Vehicle Accidents & Injuries
Many vehicle accident injuries are the result of negligent drivers. Some of the most common injuries our clients suffer in highway accidents include:
| Aggressive Driving | Missing Road Signage |
| Animals on The Road | Missing Traffic Guardrails |
| Brake Failure | Not Obeying Traffic Signals |
| Broken Roads | Not Obeying Traffic Signs |
| Dangerous Intersections | Poor Bridge Design |
| Debris on Highway | Poor Bridge Maintenance |
| Defective Vehicle Manufacturing | Poor Roadway Maintenance |
| Distracted Driving | Poor Vehicle Maintenance |
| Driver Error | Poorly Designed Road Bends |
| Driver Fatigue | Poorly Designed Road Curves |
| Driver Negligence | Reckless Driving |
| Drivers Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel | Road Pavement Cracks |
| Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol | Road Potholes |
| Driving Under the Influence of Drugs | Speeding |
| Driving Under the Influence of Medications | Sudden Lane Changes |
| Driving While Texting | Sudden Vehicle Stops |
| Driving with Worn Brakes | Sudden Vehicle Swerves |
| Driving with Worn Tires | Tire Blowouts |
| Driving Without Proper Lighting | Truck Driver DUI |
| Drunk Driving (DUI) | Truck Driver Negligence |
| Faded Lane Demarcations | Truck Loose Cargo |
| Failure to Yield Right-Of-Way | Truck Lost Load |
| Faulty Auto Parts | Unbalanced Cargo Load |
| Hazardous Road Conditions | Un-Signaled Turns |
| High Speed Driving | Vehicle Following Too Closely |
| Highway Road Defects | Vehicle Locked Wheels |
| Illegal U Turns | Vehicle Mechanical Failures |
| Improper Lane Changes | Vehicle Running Red Lights |
| Improper Road Grading | Vehicle Tailgating |
| Incorrect Vehicle Maneuvering | Weather Conditions |
| Malfunctioning Traffic Lights | Wet Slippery Roads |
Need Help with a School Vehicle Accident Injury Case?
We are currently evaluating School Vehicle Accident injury claims throughout the U. S. When an injury or death is caused by another party’s negligence you are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering as well as other damages.
School Vehicle Accident Injury lawyers that will fight for you!
If you or a loved one has been injured in vehicle accident where you feel you may be entitled to compensation complete the contact form on the right side of page or call us now at 1-888-267.1137 for a free case evaluation. A live personal injury counselor is available to answer your questions 24 hours a day.
School Vehicle Accident Injury Lawsuits
What to do After a Vehicle Injury Accident
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident it is crucial to gather as much information/evidence as possible at the scene of the accident.
- Get copy of official police report for the accident
- Get license numbers of all vehicles involved in the accident
- Note time, date, and location of the accident.
- Report your injury to any relevant parties involved.
- Do not admit fault for your injury.
- Document any evidence involving your accident.
- Talk to all witnesses and get statements from them.
- Take photos, videos, and audio.
- Seek immediate medical treatment for any injuries.
- Keep records of all related medical bills.
- Write down your recollection of the accident.
- Consult an experienced injury lawyer before you sign, or agree to, any written statements or documents.
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Time is of the essence when it comes to filing your vehicle Injury lawsuit!
All our experienced vehicle Injury Lawyers work on a contingency basis and don t get paid unless you do!
Each State has a strict statute of limitations for you to file your Vehicle Accident lawsuit. Fill out our FREE CASE EVALUATION form or call toll free us now.
School Vehicle Accident Injury Settlements & Verdicts
- $7 Million Settlement – for School Vehicle accident resulting in traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- $1.3 Million Settlement – For a pedestrian hit by a school bus at a Crosswalk.
- $8 million Settlement in school bus crash that caused the death of a wife/mother that was struck by an unattended chartered bus at a school picnic.
- $1.3 Million Settlement – For a pedestrian hit crossing the street hit by a left-turning school bus.
- $2.9 Million Settlement – For a driver who was hit by a school bus at an intersection.
- $5.7 Million Jury Award– for injuries to a bicyclist causing having an amputated leg after being hit by Bus.
- $8 Million Settlement– For a Spinal Cord Injury in caused by a Greyhound bus Crash.
- $3.2 Million Settlement – For a college graduate student that suffered traumatic brain injuries after being struck by MTA bus.
- $1.9 Million Settlement– For a man who was injured while trying to board a bus.
- $2.3 Million Settlement– For the Death of Pedestrians Hit by a Metro bus.
- $2.2 Million Settlement – for our injuries to 72-year-old who was knocked to the ground by a Metro bus.
- $850,000 Settlement – For a 9-year-old girl hit by a school bus causing multiple facial injuries.
- $750,000 Settlement – For a pedestrian injury after being struck by a bus.
- $500,000 Settlement – For a herniated disc that required surgery from a collision with a school bus.
Disclaimer: The settlements and verdicts listed on this site are from news reports, court documents, and published cases throughout the U. S. Any reference to these cases should not be considered as any sort of guarantee. Each case is different and must be evaluated separately.
There is no charge until you win your case.
Are You Eligible for Compensation?
If you have suffered an injury due to a vehicle accident, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for the damages you have endured. Liable parties may be required to compensate victims for medical expenses, loss of income, or earning potential, and pain and suffering.
To get help today call us at (888) 267-1137 or submit the form below for a free case review if you have been injured due to the negligence of another.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Vehicle Accident?
If you were injured in a vehicle accident you should contact an experienced injury attorney immediately after an accident.
Vehicle accident attorneys are experienced in dealing with difficult insurance companies and know how they try and get out of paying for a victim’s injury claims. Several parties may hold partial liability for the accident.
Defendants in a Vehicle Accident Can Include:
| Bus Driver |
| Bus Driver Manager |
| Bus Driver Supervisor |
| Bus Insurance Company |
| Bus Maintenance Company |
| Bus Manufacturer |
| Bus Mechanics |
| Bus Operator |
| Bus Owners |
| Bus Parts Manufacturers |
| Bus Rental Companies |
| Bus Stop Property Owner |
| City, County, or State Departments |
| Negligent Drivers |
| Other Vehicle Drivers |
| Property Owners |
| Trucking Companies |
School Vehicle Accident Statistics & Facts
- School-transportation-related crashes average of 135 fatalities per year.
- Occupants of school transportation vehicles accounted for 8 % of fatalities, and pedestrians, bicyclists, accounted for 21 percent of the fatalities.
- From 2007 to 2016 there were 1,147 accidents classified as school-transportation-related.
- School bus-related accidents killed 117 people nationwide in 2018. – National Safety Council (NSC)
- From 2009 to 2018, about 70% of the deaths in school bus-related crashes were occupants of vehicles other than the school bus.
- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are the safest way to get children to and from school.
- Buses and motor coaches log an average of 28 billion passenger miles each year in the U. S. – National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
- Nearly 500,000 school buses carry 25 million children to school every day. – atu.org/work/school
- From 2007-2016, there were an average of 128 school transportation-related deaths per year in the U. S. – crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov
Vehicle Accident Statistics and Facts
- Estimates of 41,000 to 45,000 traffic deaths occur every year within the U.S.
- About 90 people die in car accidents every day in the U. S.
- Motor vehicle accidents of as little speed as 5 MPH can produce a “whiplash-type” injury.
- Over 37,000 people die in road accidents each year in the U. S. – NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts, 2019.
- There is an average of one alcohol-related driving fatality every 48 minutes in the U. S.
- 75% of injured victims remain symptomatic for a minimum of 6 months after an accident.
- 41% of passenger vehicles in fatal crashes were involved in single-vehicle crashes.
- The day in which motor vehicle accident injuries occur most often is Saturday. Sunday is second.
- 1 in 5 Americans are involved in an alcohol-related car crash at some time in their lives.
- The national motor vehicle crash death rate is 1.11 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.
- Rear-end crashes are the most frequent occurring type of traffic accident and are 29% of all crashes. – National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
- 87% of rear-end collision happen because of a distracted driver such as eating, texting, and interacting with passengers. – National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
- 8,000 people are killed every year in the United States in T-bone collisions. – – National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
- There are 242,000 sideswipe crashes that occur every year in the U. S. – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
- The leading cause of workplace deaths is work-related motor vehicle accidents.
- 40% of workplace deaths occurred in transportation incidents.
- There is one vehicle related death reported every 2 hours and 35 minutes.
- Speeding was determined as the primary cause of death in 28.4% of accidents in the U. S.
- Walkers and bikers account for 15% of the total traffic deaths each year.
- 2.35 million people are injured or disabled in vehicle accidents each year in the U. S.
- Over 1,600 children under 15 years of age die each year in vehicle accidents.
- Traffic accidents cost the U.S. $230.6 billion per year. That is an average of $820 per person.
- There are about 143 million vehicles on the roads each day commuting to and from work.
- Alcohol is responsible for 40% of all fatal vehicle crashes.
- Speeding is responsible for 30% of all fatal vehicle crashes.
- Reckless driving is responsible for 33% of all fatal vehicle crashes.
Truck Accident Injury Statistics
- Nearly 5,000 people are killed in truck accidents every year.
- One person is injured or killed in a truck accident every 16 minutes.
- 30% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in two-vehicle crashes are in head-on crashes with the truck.
- 34% of all fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred at night (6:00 pm to 6:00 am).
- 60% of deaths in truck accidents occurred on major roads other than interstates and freeways.
- More than 80% of fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred on weekdays (Monday through Friday).
- 30% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in two-vehicle crashes are in head-on crashes with the truck.
- 60% of occupants killed in multiple-vehicle crashes occurred in collisions involving another large truck.
- 8% percent of work zone fatal crashes involved at least one large truck.
- More than 25% of all fatal crashes involving large trucks rural or urban Interstate highways.
- 49% of large truck occupant deaths occurred in crashes in which their vehicles rolled over.
- 63% of fatal large truck crashes involved two vehicles.
- Single-vehicle crashes make up 22% of all fatalities in Truck crashes.
- More than 75% of truck driving accidents are due to the driver of the passenger vehicle.
- 18% of accidents involve the front of a passenger vehicle striking the rear of a large truck.
- 19% of large trucks in fatal crashes are involved in single-vehicle crashes.
School Vehicle Accident Personal Injury Damages
Victims in injury-related claims are entitled to damages including:
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Need a Vehicle Accident Injury Lawyer?
If you or a family member has been injured in a vehicle accident, we can help you start an injury lawsuit against responsible parties to help with medical bills and financial compensation.
Our experienced nationwide auto accident injury lawyers will help you get just and fair compensation for your injuries.
Call our Injury Toll Free Helpline at 888.267.1137 and get help today!
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