Several Students Injured In Mineola School Bus Accident Along Loop 564
MINEOLA, TEXAS (March 21, 2023) – At least six students were injured in a Mineola school bus accident on Loop 564, according to the Texas Department of Public Transportation.
Mineola police officials are saying that the collision took place around 7:13 a.m. on Monday. The school bus crossed the center line before colliding with a Nissan Versa.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the injured students and the people in the Nissan Versa. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Mineola School Bus Accidents
School buses are normally very safe for passengers. But they can be particularly dangerous for those in passenger vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, there were 54 fatalities that involved school buses in 2020. Pedestrians and bicyclists tend to be at the greatest risk of being seriously injured or killed. There are a number of steps that school bus drivers should take to avoid collisions.
- School bus drivers should maintain a safe distance with the vehicles ahead of them.
- School bus drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
- School bus drivers should be well rested before heading onto the road.
School bus drivers must do everything in their power to prevent collisions and keep their passengers safe. Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code 545.103, the operator of a vehicle may not turn to enter a private road or driveway or move right or left upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. If a school bus driver makes an unsafe lane change into the path of another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of school bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
The FMCSA requires buses that can carry 16 ore more passengers to have at least $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured in a school bus accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A bus accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Texas School Bus Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Mineola school bus accident. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Mineola school bus accident? Our team of bus accident attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
