Despite school buses being one of the safest ways for kids to get to and from school and school related activities, they are a common cause of child fatality, neck and spinal cord injury, fractures, burns and soft tissue injuries, orthopedic and neurological injuries. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a tragic or life-altering school bus accident, the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here to help.
Most school bus accidents occur when children are getting on or off of the bus, and many are due to poorly trained, unqualified or negligent drivers, inadequate school bus maintenance. You may be eligible for compensation from the school district, bus company, or other parties responsible for your injuries – we can help you determine this.
Meshbesher & Spence understands the challenges you face.
As an injured accident victim, you likely face lost wages, unmanageable medical bills, repair bills, and other out of pocket expenses, not to mention the complex insurance claims—usually involving two or more insurance companies—that are proceeding as well. You can bet that insurance companies have experienced attorneys looking out for their interests; we believe that you should have the very best attorneys looking out for you as well.
The Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are experienced in these claims and will make sure the claim investigation is completed properly, the insurance benefits are coordinated smoothly, and that you, as the accident victim, are fairly compensated for your injury.”
School bus accident victims can recover damages for:
- Driver or bus company negligence
- Pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and interference with familial relationships
- Disability
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Wrongful death
- Emotional distress
- Past, present and future medical bills
- Lost wages, future earnings and earning capacity
- … and other general damages.
Talk with a Minnesota attorney at Meshbesher & Spence about the circumstances of your accident for a thorough review of your claim.
What You Should Do
If you have been injured after a school bus accident, it is very important to see a doctor immediately to document your injuries in a medical record. Then, contact Meshbesher & Spence for a consultation with our personal injury attorneys and medical experts: our attorneys are available to visit you in the hospital or in your home as well as in our offices and will help you determine if you will be able to recover damages for your injuries.