On Friday, April 5, 2013, a terrible school bus accident carrying numerous school children flipped over and per the latest news reports, many children were injured and perhaps one adult is dead.
Apparently, school buses are not required to have seat belts and this is yet another situation where innocent children are exposed to the negligence of the drivers on the road or the very people to whom these children are entrusted.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”):
“Today’s school buses are built with safety in mind. They are tougher, cleaner and more diligently maintained than ever before. School bus drivers are required to receive special security and medical training, and undergo regular drug and alcohol testing to provide a safe ride for your child. And school bus traffic laws are strictly enforced.”
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Apparently only a handful of States or so require seat belts on buses and Illinois is not one of them. How many children could have been saved from injury today?
We would like to help advocate for a change in law as a result of this matter today. You can contact us here 24/7/365 (and we really mean that as we will answer our phone) if you have any questions and to learn how we may be able to help you or your loved one who has been a victim of a school bus crash – in particular, you will find that we listen, take your phone calls and e-mails (and even text messages!). We would be honored to help you with your matters – large or small.
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