What If My Child Was Injured in a School Bus Accident?

School buses serve a vital purpose, working to safely deliver our children to school and home throughout the year. However, accidents can happen. What if your child was injured in a school bus accident? Do you have legal options in this situation? 

You may have a chance to seek compensation for your child’s injuries, pain, and suffering after a wreck. A New York school bus accident lawyer from our team at the Morelli Law Firm can help you build a legal case.

Find out what steps to take after a school bus collision by calling or filling out our online contact form.

What Should You Do After a School Bus Accident?

We understand the panic and strong emotions you may feel after a school bus accident in New York. Following a collision, it’s essential that you take a few immediate steps. Make sure that you:

• Get your child medical treatment
• Report the accident to the police
• Take pictures of your child’s injuries and the accident scene if possible
• Write down what happened
• Have your child write down what they remember
• Contact a bus accident lawyer for help 

Taking these steps can help you build a legal claim to secure fair compensation for your family. You can review these steps in more detail by contacting our team for a risk-free consultation. 

Can Your Child Get Compensation for Their Injuries?

School bus accidents can cause severe injuries to any children riding on the bus. Your child may face broken bones, cuts, bruises, or even a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Getting medical care quickly can aid in your child’s recovery. 

You may then work with an attorney to seek compensation for healthcare costs, including the expenses for your child’s: 

• Emergency medical treatment
• Time in the hospital
• Medications 
• Medical tests and procedures
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation 

Your child may also qualify for funds to cover their emotional pain and mental suffering following a bus accident. We can provide information about how to calculate these expenses.

Your lawyer may help you seek compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit, depending on your circumstances.

How Much Compensation Can Your Child Receive? 

The compensation available after a school bus accident can vary based on the extent of your child’s injuries and other factors. We’ll review your situation and provide more exact information after speaking with you. 

Who Is Liable if Your Child Is Injured in a Bus Accident?

Liability may vary for school bus accidents in New York. In some cases, your insurance may cover your child’s losses. In other circumstances, your lawyer may file a claim against:

• The school bus driver
• The school or school district
• The board of education
• The company that owns or operates the school bus
• Another at-fault driver

Your attorney can review the facts about the accident and explain the insurance system in New York to you, helping you review all your legal options. 

How Does a Lawyer Investigate a School Bus Accident?

Our team works diligently to investigate the causes of a school bus accident in New York. Depending on your needs, we may:

• Visit the scene of the bus wreck
• Interview all school bus accident witnesses
• Look at photos or videos of the collision 
• Work with bus accident experts 

We collect all this information to demonstrate that someone else owed your child a duty of care, failed to uphold it, and directly caused the accident. 

Why Contact Us After a School Bus Accident?

Our team has decades of experience handling complex personal injury claims in New York. We treat our clients respectfully and provide the care and attention your family needs after a school bus accident. 

We work aggressively to represent you in and out of court, answering your questions and dealing with insurance negotiations so you can focus on caring for your child’s emotional and physical needs after a wreck. 

We proudly stand behind our record of success, which you can review by checking out our case results. 

How Long Do You Have to File a Claim After a School Bus Accident?

You must file your claim before New York’s statute of limitations expires. Generally, you have a few years, but it’s essential to notify the police immediately. Additionally, the time available may vary for school bus cases.

We can monitor all deadlines on your behalf. 

Speak to Us After a School Bus Accident 

What should you do if your child was injured in a school bus accident? It’s essential to get your child medical care, report the accident, and seek help from a school bus accident lawyer from our team at the Morelli Law Firm.

You can call or fill out our online contact form to get started.