School has started in Atlanta; however, a recent school bus crash in Missouri has parents wondering “How safe is my child on his way to school?” The Missouri accident killed two children and left dozens injured. While the accident is still under investigation, preliminary reports are blaming it on the driver’s inattention. Other causes of school bus …
Who is Liable for School Bus Accidents in Atlanta?
A staple of any morning or afternoon commute, especially during the fall and spring, is the sight of big yellow school buses carrying children to their destination. Unfortunately, despite the image of happy children waving out of the windows of their school buses, the reality is that school bus accidents are a dangerous and common …
Can I Sue After a Marta Bus Accident?
Millions of people in the Atlanta area take public buses operated by Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) each year. While most of these commutes go as planned and without serious incident, sometimes MARTA buses are involved in serious accidents. When this occurs due to driver or agency negligence, victims may be able to recover …
What Do I Do if My Child is Injured in a School Bus Accident?
When you send your child to ride on a school bus, you are entrusting them to the school bus driver and any other school employees that may be present. Though you should be able to trust that your child reaches his or her destination safely, this is unfortunately not the case. Every year in the …