888-843-8326 When a child is hurt in a school bus crash, parents may be worried about whether their child will fully recover. They may also have questions about how the crash happened and face calls from insurers or questions about a claim while still trying to care for their child.
Our Charlotte school bus accident lawyers will investigate what happened and determine who may be responsible. CR Legal Team has been in business for over 35 years, beginning as Crumley Roberts in 1989. Our Team has over 600 years of combined legal experience, has served more than 200,000 clients, and recovered billions of dollars for clients.
Through Whole-Person Legal Care™, we consider the physical, financial, and emotional needs that can follow a serious injury. Call for a free consultation to learn how our Charlotte bus accident lawyers can help your family.
How Our Charlotte School Bus Accident Attorneys Handle Injury Claims
School bus accident cases can involve more than one driver or insurance policy. When a public school bus is involved, special North Carolina laws may also affect where and how a claim must be filed.
Our Charlotte school bus accident lawyers will investigate the crash, gather records, speak with witnesses, review available video, and identify parties whose actions contributed to the accident. Our Charlotte personal injury lawyers can also document your child’s injuries and the care they may need in the future.
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Call 888-843-8326Why Charlotte Families Turn to CR Legal Team After a Crash
A school bus crash involves someone that families trusted to help get a child safely to school or home again. When something happens, parents deserve answers about what went wrong and what can be done next.
CR Legal Team is a family business built around the core values: Care Like Family, Listen To Learn, and Do What’s Right. Some of our attorneys have personally experienced serious accidents, including traumatic brain injuries, which has helped us share the caring approach our firm brings to injured clients and their families.
Our Whole-Person Legal Care™ goes beyond handling paperwork and insurance discussions. We consider how an injury affects a client’s physical recovery, finances, and emotional well-being. Our Team can also travel for consultations when needed.
Who May Be Liable for a School Bus Accident in Charlotte?
A collision with a school bus can happen while children are riding the bus or while they are getting on or off. Finding out who caused the crash is an important part of an injury claim.
Responsibility will depend on how the accident happened and whether the bus was operated by a public school system, private school, contractor, or another organization.
Potentially liable parties may include:
- Another driver who caused a collision through speeding, distraction, failure to yield, or another unsafe action.
- A school bus driver whose actions behind the wheel contributed to the crash.
- A school board or other public entity when North Carolina law permits a claim based on the actions of covered employees or certain maintenance problems.
- A private school or transportation company that employed a negligent driver or failed to properly maintain a vehicle.
- A maintenance provider whose poor work contributed to a dangerous mechanical problem.
- A vehicle or parts manufacturer when a defective bus or component contributed to the injuries.
Claims Involving Public School Buses Follow Special Rules
North Carolina law gives the Industrial Commission authority over certain tort claims against county and city boards of education arising from public school bus accidents.
These include qualifying claims involving negligent driving and mechanical defects tied to negligent maintenance. Our Charlotte bus accident attorneys can determine which rules and filing process apply instead of treating every school bus case like an ordinary car accident.
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Call 888-843-8326What Damages May Be Available After a School Bus Crash?
A serious injury can affect much more than the first trip to the emergency room. A child may need follow-up appointments, therapy, surgery, or care that continues as they grow.
Depending on the injuries and circumstances, recoverable damages may include:
- Medical bills and future medical care
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Physical and mental pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Permanent physical limitations
- Lost income when an injured adult is involved
- Reduced ability to earn income in the future
- Other accident-related financial losses
Our Charlotte school bus injury lawyers will review the evidence to determine which losses may be included in a claim. For a child with a lasting injury, that may require looking beyond current expenses to consider how the injury could affect the years ahead.
Fatal School Bus Accidents May Lead to a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Losing a child or another family member in a bus accident causes a profound loss that no legal case can undo. If your loved one suffered a fatal injury, we are deeply sorry for your loss.
When negligence causes someone’s death, North Carolina law may allow the family to seek damages through a wrongful death action. Under G.S. § 28A-18-2, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate brings the wrongful death action.
Recoverable damages may include medical care related to the fatal injury, reasonable funeral and burial expenses, lost income, the value of the deceased person’s services, care, companionship, comfort, and guidance, and other damages.
A Charlotte wrongful death lawyer from CR Legal Team will investigate the crash, identify the proper claim process, and help the personal representative pursue damages. Call us today to discuss the accident during a free consultation.
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Call 888-843-8326North Carolina Law Can Affect a School Bus Injury Claim
Certain claims involving the negligent operation or maintenance of public school buses must go through the North Carolina Industrial Commission rather than the usual court process. The state’s contributory negligence rule may also affect a claim.
If an injured person is found partly responsible for an accident, they will be unable to recover damages. Our school bus accident lawyers in Charlotte will determine which laws apply, where the claim should be filed, and how questions about fault may affect the case.
Filing Deadlines for North Carolina School Bus Accident Claims
North Carolina generally gives an injured person three years from the date of an injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under G.S. § 1-52. A different deadline applies when an accident results in death.
Under G.S. § 1-53(4), a wrongful death lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the date of death. Exceptions may affect these deadlines, so families should not assume they have the full three years or two years in every case.
Good News: CR Legal Team Is Here to Support Your Family
When your family needs help after a school bus accident, We Stand Up For You®. Our Team will take on the legal work, including identifying all potentially liable parties, and explain how the law in North Carolina applies to your case.
At CR Legal Team, we’ll listen to you, answer your questions, and provide personal support that is at the heart of Whole-Person Legal Care™. Call us today to discuss your case and next steps during a free consultation.
