{"id":1104,"date":"2012-04-17T13:50:09","date_gmt":"2012-04-17T18:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/?p=1104"},"modified":"2012-04-17T13:50:09","modified_gmt":"2012-04-17T18:50:09","slug":"oklahoma-city-school-bus-accident-leaves-one-injured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/personal-injury\/oklahoma-city-school-bus-accident-leaves-one-injured\/","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma City School Bus Accident Leaves One Injured"},"content":{"rendered":"

One person was injured in an Oklahoma City school bus accident after the bus collided with another vehicle in the southwest portion of the city. According to an Associated Press<\/em> news report, one person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. A 17-year-old ninth grader and the bus driver were not seriously injured, but both were taken to the hospital as a precaution.<\/p>\n

School bus accidents may be rare in Oklahoma City. But when they do occur, they have the potential to cause major injuries<\/a> or even fatalities. Some of the common injuries suffered in Oklahoma City bus accidents include: broken bones, head injuries, back and neck injuries, and lacerations. <\/p>\n

Not all school buses are required under the law to be equipped with seatbelts. Federal law requires buses weighing under 10,000 pounds to be equipped with three-point lap and shoulder restraint systems. However, larger buses, which constitute the majority of school buses on our roadways, are not required to have seatbelts.<\/p>\n

When a school bus accident occurs, the bus company and\/or the school district may be held liable for the injuries caused to students, depending on the cause and circumstances of the crash. Injured victims can file a personal injury claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization, physical therapy, and other related damages.<\/p>\n

If your child has been injured in a school bus or auto accident, the experienced personal injury lawyers in Oklahoma City<\/a> at the Maples Law Firm can help you better understand your rights. Please contact us at (405) 705-5050 for a no-cost consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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