SUV Driver Injured In Texarkana School Bus Accident By The Intersection of Lake Drive and Flower Acres Road
TEXARKANA, TEXAS (February 15, 2023) – An SUV driver was injured in a Texarkana school bus accident by the intersection of Lake Drive and Flower Acres Road.
Bowie County officials are saying that the collision took place on February 8th. An SUV was stopped at an intersection when it was rear-ended by a school bus carrying five children.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Photos of the accident site show the SUV with major rear-end damage.
The driver of the school bus remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
Liability For Texarkana School Bus Accidents
School buses are typically very safe for their passengers. But they pose a number of safety hazards to smaller vehicles. A fully loaded school bus can weigh as much as 36,000 lbs. It takes a school bus much longer to stop than a passenger vehicle. There are a number of steps that school bus drivers should take to avoid collisions.
- School bus drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
- School bus drivers should maintain a safe distance with the vehicle ahead of them.
- School bus drivers should be well rested before the start of their shift.
School bus drivers will need to get a commercial license and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code 434.062, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more close than would be reasonable and prudent given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends another vehicle. There are many steps that should be taken after a school bus accident.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
When a school bus driver is negligent and causes a collision, their employer could be held at fault. This could be a private company or it may be a school district. Any person that is injured in a school bus accident may have legal recourse through a civil 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 collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Texarkana school bus accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury 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 help after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
