Charlotte, North Carolina Tractor-Trailer Accident Involving School Bus Injures 12
12 people were injured in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday morning when a tractor-trailer and Charlotte-Mecklenburg school bus No. 106 collided. 11 of the students and the school bus driver were treated for minor injuries.
School bus drivers and truck drivers are responsible for safely navigating their large vehicles so that no one gets hurt. When carelessness or negligence leads to injuries or deaths, the driver can be held liable for personal injury or wrongful death.
School Bus Accidents
As a parent or guardian, we know that you entrust a school bus driver with your child’s safety every time you allow him/her to ride the bus. If your child got hurt because a school bus driver was distracted, did not obey the traffic laws, or was speeding or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may have a Charlotte, North Carolina bus accident case against the bus driver, the school district, and other entities.
Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Most truck companies are prepared to fight against Charlotte, North Carolina truck crash cases alleging negligence on the part of the driver or the trucking company. Some truck firms will even send someone to the crash site in an attempt to do damage control. Their representative may even try to get you to settle before you have spoken with a Charlotte, North Carolina injury lawyer or are even aware of the extent of the injuries and their resulting medical costs.
Truck drivers know that they have the upper hand in a truck collision when it comes to staying safe. They have a duty to drive safely so that others do not get hurt.
11 students, 1 adult injured in school bus accident, WCNC, February 10, 2010
Students Injured In West Charlotte School Bus Crash, WSOCTV, February 10, 2010
Related Web Resources:
Transportation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
North Carolina Department of Transportation
