A bus carrying several Oklahoma City school students was on its way to the Emerson Alternative School on Thursday morning when it hit a street wall. Authorities state that the bus driver was heading north on Classen after exiting Interstate 40 when the bus accident occurred.
Four of the five students riding the bus were injured. A spokeswoman for Emergency Medical Services Authority said that a 16-year-old and three 17-year-old students were taken by ambulance to two different hospitals. All of them are reported to be in stable condition.
The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Every morning, millions of parents entrust their children to school buses for safe travel. When an accident occurs, that trust is shaken, and it’s often difficult to determine who’s to blame: the driver, defective roadways, the bus itself, or other variables.
Most of the time, bus accidents involve suing a government entity, which can mean you have a shorter amount of time to take action, and must follow different procedures compared to other lawsuits. Consulting an experienced bus accident lawyer can ensure that you are not left in the dark about these technicalities, and don’t miss out on the chance to collect your due compensation.
If you or one of your loved ones has been injured in a bus crash in Oklahoma, don’t hesitate to contact the experienced accident injury lawyers at the Stipe Law Firm today for a free consultation.
