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Who Can I Sue After a School Bus Accident in Missouri and Illinois? If you or your child was injured in a
school bus crash, call the bus accident attorneys at Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
We trust schools and school districts to keep our children safe. However, sometimes people or organizations fail our
children and their negligence causes an injury. According to the National Safety Council, in 2019 over 13,000 people were
injured and 109 people died nationwide in school bus accidents. Almost half of the injuries occurred to occupants of
other vehicles, while the majority of the rest happened to passengers of the school bus. School buses are still
considered the safest way for children to travel to and from school, but unfortunately accidents can and do still
happen. When you or your child is injured in a school bus accident, there are legal remedies to ensure you receive
maximum compensation for your damages. Who is liable and who exactly you can sue depends on the causes and
circumstances of your accident. Whoever is responsible, the experienced and knowledgeable bus accident lawyers of
Burger Law will help you prove negligence
and receive maximum compensation for all of your damages.
Driver error is the leading cause of auto accidents, and it
causes or contributes to 94 percent of motor
vehicle accidents. Like a standard car accident, a
school bus accident is likely to be caused by a driver not following the rules of the road. For example:
Bus drivers owe the same duty of care to everyone on the Missouri and Illinois
roads that any driver does. If they fail in that duty, you can sue a bus driver with the help of Burger Law’s
accomplished and talented bus accident attorney.
There are several instances where a school district may be liable for your child’s school bus accident injury. School
districts must only hire competent drivers. If your school district utilizes negligent hiring practices, such
as not performing sufficient background checks or hiring a driver with a history of traffic citations or a criminal
history, they are liable for your child’s injuries and need to be held accountable. Additionally, if inclement
weather was a contributing factor in your school bus crash and if school should have been canceled but wasn’t, you
may be able to sue the school district.
Not safely designing and testing any product is an example product liability. School bus manufacturers must meet
extra safety precautions, and have an obligation to recall any parts or components they later
find to be unsafe. If the school bus was inherently unsafe, you can sue the manufacturer for the school bus crash.
While the owner of a school bus is often the school district, sometimes buses are owned by a private company that is
contracted by the school district. Whoever owns the bus has a responsibility to perform routine inspections and
maintenance. If they do not keep their bus fleet safe and up-to-date, you can bring a claim against the school bus
owner.
If unsafe road conditions that should have been repaired contributed to your child’s school bus accident, you may be
able to sue the local government. Both Missouri and Illinois have very specific rules for suing local or
state governmental entities, so it is imperative to reach out to Burger Law’s school bus accident attorney right
away if you or your child was injured in a school bus crash.
Burger Law has over 20 years of experience standing up for the injured throughout Missouri and Illinois. We fight the
tough cases and to date have won our clients over $170 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or your child
were injured in a school bus accident, you do not have to navigate the complex legal process alone. We handle every
aspect of your case so you can focus on your family and your case. You don’t owe us any fees until we win your case.
To protect your family’s future, call Burger Law immediately at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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