Lithia Springs, GA – School Bus Accident Injures Several Victims on I-20
Lithia Springs, GA (July 29, 2022) – A wreck with injuries involving a school bus took place on a highway in Lithia Springs on Friday afternoon, July 29.
The accident, according to Georgia State Patrol officials, took place on I-20 around the area of the Lee Road exit in the afternoon hours. Police confirmed that a school bus owned by Birmingham day care was involved in a crash with a Honda Civic. The Honda allegedly did not slow down quickly enough, which caused it to slam into the rear of the bus.
Douglas County fire crews and paramedics were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Multiple juveniles on the bus sustained minor injuries and were treated on scene by EMS crews. The driver of the Honda was taken to the hospital with injuries but is expected to recover.
Due to the severity of the accident, multiple lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for some time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.
No further details have been released but police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
Our thoughts go out to the parties injured in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.
School Bus Accidents in Georgia
From the moment that you put your child on a school bus in the morning, you expect that they will receive the best care and will make it to their destination as safely as possible. However, accidents involving school buses happen all the time and risk the lives of those involved. In one year’s time, it is estimated that approximately 17,000 children are hurt in school bus-related accidents due to the negligence of others. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a school bus accident, you should speak with an attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Being involved in a bus accident can affect your life in many ways, leaving you to feel helpless and alone. If you have sustained injuries in a bus crash, one of the first steps that you should take is seeking medical help for your injuries. This is especially true if you have sustained any of the following serious injuries:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
These injuries can affect your life for weeks, months, or even years to come. This is why speaking with a Lithia Springs personal injury lawyer is in your best interests at this time.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys are here for you after you have sustained harm in a bus crash that is not your fault. Nothing can help you move forward more easily than seeking legal help from an attorney who knows what you are going through. Our attorneys will make you knowledgeable about your legal options, providing you with the resources you need during these complex times. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve at this time. Please contact a bus accident attorney in Lithia Springs at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you at this time.
Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified and so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.
Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.
