Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
A school bus accident in Williston sent 13 students to Regional General Hospital with minor injuries Wednesday.
According to reports, Levy County school bus 0409 was stopped at a railroad crossing in the 800 block of East Noble Avenue shortly after 7:30 a.m. when the driver of a 2006 Dodge truck struck the bus from behind.
The driver of the Dodge truck was cited for following too closely, according to reports. The students on the bus attend Joyce Bullock Elementary and Williston Elementary schools.
As a parent, there is nothing scarier than finding out your child has been injured while getting to and/or from school on a school bus. When you send your children on a school bus, you trust that they will arrive at their intended destination safely. Even though school buses are widely considered to be the safest form of transportation for school children, the reality is that injuries on school buses can and do happen. If your child suffers an injury on a school bus, you may be entitled to financial compensation for any medical bills or other damages endured. After an accident like this, you should always contact a Levy County Injury Lawyer at Whittel & Melton as soon as possible to discuss a potential legal claim.
There are many complicated issues surrounding school bus accident cases and it is important to make sure you receive the maximum amount of compensation you deserve for your child’s losses. Losses/damages can include:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Disabilities
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If your child has suffered an injury on a school bus, do not delay in contacting us. School bus cases can have strict time limits, so call our Levy County Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton today at 352-264-7800 for a free consultation today.