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School Bus, Bus Stop & School Crossing Accident

Children are injured in school bus-related incidents every day. If your child was injured while riding the school bus, getting on or off the bus, or while crossing the street, contact Buckley Wynne & Parese immediately.

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Connecticut School Bus Accident Attorneys

At Buckley Wynne Parese, we know what it means to be a part of a family and the importance of keeping our children safe. We trust that our children will be secure and well cared for while they are not in our care, but that is not always the case. Children are injured in school bus-related incidents every day. If your child was injured while riding the school bus, getting on or off the bus, or while crossing the street, contact Buckley Wynne Parese immediately.

Am I putting my children in harm’s way by allowing them to take the school bus? No.

According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, nearly 330,000 Connecticut children are transported to and from school by bus each day. Fortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that students are roughly 70x more likely to get to school safely when taking a bus instead of traveling by car.

Source: NHTSA

School Bus Safety Features

School Bus Safety

Seatbelts on School Buses in Connecticut

While the U.S. government requires buses weighing less than 10,000 pounds to have seatbelts, individual states are left to decide whether larger buses require them. In Connecticut, buses weighing over 10,000 pounds are not mandated to be equipped with seatbelts.

School Bus

Bus Weighing > 10,000 Pounds

School Bus

Bus Weighing < 10,000 Pounds

Are bus stops and school crossings dangerous? Yes.

Vehicle-to-vehicle school bus incidents only account for a portion of school bus related injuries. Statistics show that our children are at the greatest risk when approaching and leaving school buses. Like most states, Connecticut requires drivers to stop, at least ten feet away, for a school bus displaying flashing red lights and a raised stop arm.

Source: SchoolBusFacts.com

  • Passing vehicles cause an estimated two-thirds of school bus loading and unloading fatalities.
  • One-third of children who are killed outside of the school bus are between five and seven years old.
  • Nearly two-thirds of school bus-related fatalities of school-age children occur outside of the school bus.

What should I do if my child is injured while on the school bus, at the bus stop or at a school crossing?

  1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention

It is important to take your child to the doctor regardless of the severity of your child’s injuries. Keep in mind that it may take a couple days for your child’s injuries to surface.

  1. Document

Be sure to take photographs and/or videos of every single cut or bruise. Keep all paperwork you receive from hospital/doctors and the responding police officer(s).

  1. Contact Buckley Wynne Parese

Contact Buckley Wynne Parese

If your child has suffered an injury in a school bus related incident, we encourage you to call us today. Here at BWP, we realize the traumatic and profound effects these incidents can have on children and their loved ones. For over 140 years, families across Connecticut have trusted BWP to find answers, seek justice and get them back on their feet. By contacting us, your only focus will be helping your child heal. We will handle the rest!

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with either John Buckley, John Wynne or John Parese.

Car & Truck Accidents
Car & Truck Accidents

If you were injured in a car collision – Rear End, Head-On, Sideswipe, Etc. – you should contact a personal injury attorney. Contacting a lawyer is the first step toward recovering everything you are entitled to under the law.

Distracted Driving Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents

Each year thousands of people are injured in motorcycle & bicycle accidents. If you are one of them, call the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese to resolve your case quickly and efficiently.

Distracted Driving Accidents
Distracted Driving Accidents

If you have been injured as a result of a distracted driving accident, involving a distracted driver or texting and driving wreck, you may be entitled to financial compensation, for both damages to your vehicle and the injuries you sustained.

Drunk Driving Lawyer, DUI
Drunk Driving Lawyer, DUI

The sad reality is that almost all of us have been impacted by drunk driving. Approximately one in three traffic deaths in our country involve a drunk driver. Connecticut is in the top five states with the highest percentage of fatal accidents involving drunk drivers.

Fatal & Serious Injury Accidents
Fatal & Serious Injury Accidents

Car accident deaths can be devastating for families, friends, and communities. If you have lost a loved one in a car crash, you should consult with the compassionate fatal accident attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese. For a free, comprehensive consultation, call us today at (800) 445-2278.

Uninsured & Underinsured Coverage
Uninsured & Underinsured Coverage

Connecticut law requires uninsured/underinsured coverage on every motor vehicle policy sold in the state. Uninsured and underinsured motorist cases often involve significant investigation. Many of these cases involve insurers who will do everything they can to lower their total payout after an accident.

Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident contact the law office of Buckley Wynne & Parese. We have years of experience handling pedestrian accident cases throughout Connecticut.

Hit and Run Accidents
Hit-and-Run Accidents

If you are the victim of a hit and run, there may be insurance that will protect you. Contact Buckley Wynne & Parese to help you understand your situation.

Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare Accidents

The experienced Connecticut Taxi and Ride Share accident attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese have a long and successful track record of helping injured victims and their families secure just compensation for all of their losses.

Plane Crash Injury
Plane Crash Injury

Because of the intensive procedure these plane crash cases tend to follow, you will need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney at Buckley Wynne & Parese Personal Injury Attorneys.

Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents

Each year thousands of people are injured in bicycle accidents. If you are one of them, call the experienced bicycle accident attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese to resolve your case quickly and efficiently.

School Bus, Bus Stop & School Crossing Accident
School Bus, Bus Stop & School Crossing Accident

Children are injured in school bus-related incidents every day. If your child was injured while riding the school bus, getting on or off the bus, or while crossing the street, contact Buckley Wynne & Parese immediately.

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