La Mesa, CA – Three Students Suffer Injuries When School Bus Stops Short And Brakes to Avoid Crash

La Mesa, CA (April 7, 2019) – Three students suffered injuries when the school bus they were traveling in swerved and had to stop suddenly to avoid a car that had pulled in front of it.

The incident occurred right before 7:15 a.m. near Bancroft Drive and Helix Street. The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District bus was traveling near the intersection when a vehicle pulled out in front of it and the bus had to move out of the way and stop abruptly to prevent a collision.

The crash was avoided but it did not prevent injury to the students. The kids that were injured were treated at the scene.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

We would like to offer our sincere wish that the victims who were injured as a result of this accident. We hope they have a speedy and pain-free recovery.

What Happens If My Child is Injured in a School Bus Accident?

Riding a school bus is thought of as one of the safest ways for your child to get to school. School buses are designed to be safer than other vehicles on the road. But, accidents do happen. Between four to six children pass away from school bus-related incidents every year, and many others suffer injuries.

If your child is injured while riding the bus you need to know your options.

Many parties can be liable for injuries received from a bus accident. If these accidents are caused by the bus driver’s carelessness, the driver is liable. The driver’s employer can also be held liable. Many school buses are owned and operated by the school district. As a result, the school district can also be held liable if the bus driver’s negligence causes an accident. Victims have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim against the school district, so it’s vital to file a claim as soon as possible.

Sometimes a bus accident is caused by mechanical failures, such as faulty brakes. In this case, the fault for the accident lies with the manufacturer of the defective part.

A huge amount of school bus accidents involve other cars on the road. When a bus and an automobile run into each other, the fault can lie with the driver of the passenger vehicle. If this is the case, the other driver is negligent and is liable for the victims’ injuries. A personal injury attorney can prove liability using evidence like police reports, witness accounts, and medical records.

There are many reasons why bus accidents take place on our roads, including the negligence of other drivers. At Brady Law Group, we put our investigative team to the task when it comes to working toward results in your case. We have many years of accident litigation dealing with various types of vehicles and wish to stand by your side when you are in need. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for more information at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.