The mere mention of a school bus accident can send...
Read MoreAccording to data from the NYC Department of Education (DOE), there are over 1.1 million students enrolled in New York public schools. And the majority of these students rely on school buses to get them to their classes.
As a parent, you want to believe that your child is in the best possible care while riding a school bus. However, this is not always the case, and negligent actions from drivers or school officials put your child’s life in danger. But you can trust the New York school bus accident attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates to pursue justice for your family after a collision.
If you or your child were involved in a New York school bus accident, you need a skilled legal representative on your side. Bus crashes can lead to physical and mental trauma. According to school bus statistics from the National Safety Council (NSC), 13,000 people sustained school bus accident injuries in 2019.
Filing a personal injury lawsuit can help you secure compensation for the trauma you or your child suffered after a crash. When bringing your case, our New York school bus attorneys will:
If you are unsure whether you should pursue a school bus accident claim, reach out to our law office. Our accident attorneys can provide a free case consultation to review the facts and evidence and determine whether legal action is warranted.
Depending on the nature and underlying cause of the motor vehicle accident, there may be one or multiple parties at fault for the school bus collision. These entities can include:
Determining responsibility in a school bus crash is complex. But our New York school bus accident lawyers have years of experience proving liability and holding those parties accountable for their negligent behaviors.
We don’t charge legal fees until you recover compensation.
Like all commercial vehicle operators, school bus drivers must operate their buses in a reasonable manner. That means they must not be intoxicated or distracted while on duty. They also must take extreme caution when driving in hazardous road conditions, including snow, ice, fog, and rain.
In addition, school bus drivers have a duty to maintain order while on the road. If they ignore or fail to address safety concerns, it may increase their liability for the accident. While operating the school bus, a driver should make sure all students are:
As a parent, you trust school bus drivers to handle your children with care. Parents usually believe that school buses are driven by trained personnel and that the school district properly maintains their buses. So when school personnel or drivers fail to follow safety regulations leading to personal injuries, you may have a legal basis to bring a claim against them seeking compensation..
If you or your child sustained injuries in a school bus accident, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages. These include:
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