It’s that time of the year again! Summer is winding to a close and it’s almost time for our kids to go back to school! While children may be reluctant to return to class, for many of us parents, it can be an exciting time! While it is definitely nice to have so much time to spend with our children during the summer months, it can be relieving to have our children occupied by school again.

For millions of families, the return to school also means a return to the daily commute on the school bus. As we prepare to get our children safely ready for the school year, it is important to review school bus safety rules with our kids. Even if your children have been riding the bus for several years, it is important to remind them about what they should and should not do around and on the school bus at the start of every year.

Although school buses are generally safe and can be fun parts of our children’s days, each year there are thousands of unfortunate school bus accidents in which children get injured. Obviously our first and foremost priority should be to do everything in our power to teach bus safety to our children and ensure that their bus drivers are driving safely. However, in the unfortunate case that your child has been injured in a school accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence; your family might be entitled to compensation.

Here is a list of some of the most common causes of school bus accidents so you know what to look out for if there is an accident in your district:

• Bus drivers who disregard traffic laws or bus regulations
• Bus drivers who were inadequately trained or improperly licensed
• Defective School buses
• Improperly maintained school buses
• A driver of another vehicle who does not give the right-of-way to the bus driver
• Failure of other vehicles to properly stop for a bus

If you or a loved one is involved in a school bus accident, you should consult with an attorney from The Law Office of Richard Kenny to discuss your legal options. Our attorneys and paralegals have over a century of combined experience handling school bus accident cases and will work tirelessly get you the compensation that you deserve. We will do everything possible to achieve justice from reviewing the bus driver’s discipline and safety record to checking red light footage, and finding every relevant witness to the accident. Call our office today at 212-421-0300 to discuss your case with one of our experienced today!