Fairfax County School Bus Accident
School hasn’t even started in Fairfax County, Virginia, and there’s already been a school bus accident. Seven children were injured on August 5, 2009, when a school bus transporting children involved in a summer program was hit by an SUV. The children were between the ages of 5 and 7. The 18-year-old driver of the SUV was cited for failure to yield the right of way.
Although five of the seven injured children were taken to Fairfax Hospital, none was seriously injured. However, the incident is an early reminder of what every parent fears as they put their child on a school bus.
Although school buses are among the larger vehicles on the road, they carry our most precious cargo – our children. The fact is that children are not restrained and, even in minor collisions, they can be tossed around inside the large, yellow metal box we call a school bus. School bus accidents can cause many types of injuries to children, including:
♦ Head trauma, including brain injury or concussion
♦ Broken bones
♦ Spinal injuries
♦ Permanent scarring
♦ Emotional distress, including fear and anxiety
♦ Death
I wrote an article on our website about questions you should ask and things to think about if your child is in a school bus accident.
If your child is injured in a school bus accident, you may want to consult a lawyer who is experienced in helping the parents of children who have been injured. I have written a book full of information for people who have been injured in accidents. You can get your free copy at http://www.WRSattorneys.com or by calling me at 703-273-9500 or sending me an email to srohrstaff@wrsattorneys.com. I will be happy to answer your questions for free.
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