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Injured in a Bus Accident?You Focus On Recovering, We'll Fight for Compensation
Atlanta Bus Accident Lawyers
Bus accidents in Georgia and throughout the nation are on the rise, as
are injuries and fatalities that occur from Atlanta bus accidents. The
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration indicates that thousands
of people are injured in bus accidents each year throughout the U.S.,
which includes school bus accidents, tour bus accidents, Georgia's public
transportation bus accidents, privately charted bus accidents, and more.
Who is liable for a Georgia bus accident?
While a bus accident can be the fault of the bus driver due to
aggressive driving or speeding, it also can be the responsibility of someone or something
else. For example, the bus company, school or school district may be at
fault for lack of maintenance, the tire company may be held liable for
defective tires, another motorist could be held responsible after crashing into the bus, or a
truck driver may be liable for oil spills on the road.
Bus crashes can occur for a wide variety of reasons, including:
Bus driver negligence
Drowsy driving
Use of prescription pills, cough medicine, or other drugs and medications
Failure to stop at a stop sign or traffic light
Failure to yield
Improper maintenance
Defective equipment or tires
Poor weather conditions
Road hazards or dangerous roadways
What Should I Do if My Child is Hurt in a School Bus Accident?
Georgia drivers need to know the laws regarding school bus stops. The Atlanta
personal injury lawyers at The Kalka Law Group give drivers these two
reminders:
All traffic must stop when a school bus stops to pick up or drop off passengers,
except if there is a divided highway with a median separation where only
the traffic following the bus must stop
If there is a violation of meeting or overtaking school bus when it makes
a stop, it is the duty of the bus driver to report such violation
School buses are making frequent stops in and outside of neighborhoods,
so drivers should be extra cautious when driving around school buses carrying
children. If your child has been injured from a car accident involving
a school bus, contact The Kalka Law Group for a free consultation.
Liability in School Bus Accidents
If the bus driver was found negligent and participating in distracted driving,
aggressive driving, excessive speeding, or other careless behaviors, then
he or she could be held liable for your child's injuries.
In the case of a school bus accident, schools and school districts may
be liable for children's injuries as well. Most often, school budgets
are stretched so tight that bus maintenance may not be a top priority.
If a lack of maintenance caused the crash, then the school and/or school
district may be responsible.
In addition to these groups, there may be other parties that are liable.
For example, if defective tires were found to be the cause of the accident,
then the tire company may be held liable.
Retain The Kalka Law Group for Representation from a Top-Rated Firm
If you or your children have been injured in an Atlanta bus accident, you
may be entitled to financial compensation to help cover medical bills
for the injuries you have suffered, which can include fractures, sprains,
internal injuries,
spinal cord injuries, concussions, head trauma, and more. In addition, you may be entitled
to compensation for lost wages, loss of services, physical therapy, ongoing
medical care, and more.
Call The Kalka Law Group to discuss your bus accident claim with a skilled Atlanta personal injury
lawyer today. Our attorneys offer a free consultation, during which they
will answer your questions and give you information about your rights.
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