Paulding County, GA (December 10, 2018) – Police say that several students were taken to the hospital after a serious bus accident that took place in Paulding County today. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office investigated the accident.
Police arrived at the scene on Harmony Grove Church Road to find that a vehicle struck a bus coming from McClure Middle School. At the time, there were 52 students on board.
A total of 15 children were transported to the hospital with various injuries and some to be evaluated. All the students have since been released and are expected to recover. For several hours, police worked at the scene and traffic backups were reported.
Parents arrived at the scene after being notified to pick up their children. At this time, the Georgia State Patrol continues their investigation.
It is never an easy experience for a child who sustains injuries in a serious accident. Our thoughts are with all of the children that were injured as a result of this accident. We hope that everyone involved will make a full recovery.
Bus Accident in Georgia
School bus accidents do not happen as commonly as many other accidents on our roads. This is due to the fact that school bus drivers are trained to be some of the safest drivers on our roadways. If your child has been injured in an accident, you might have questions about how you can move forward with a claim on behalf of your child and help them receive the compensation they deserve.
Our Savannah car accident lawyers have experience in a variety of personal injury cases, including those that involve children. At the Nye Law Group, we work to protect the rights of those involved in these serious accidents and help you better understand the many laws that are apparent in these cases. You have many noteworthy rights as a victim and we want you to know that a parent is permitted to bring a personal injury claim on behalf of their child. We have helped many individuals achieve proven case results in the past and want to extend a helping hand to you. Contact us today for more information on your claim at 912-200-5230.
Note: A variety of outside sources including news bulletins and police reports were used to create these posts and report on the injuries involved. Due to this, the details of these accidents have not been independently confirmed by our team and writing staff. In the event that false information is included in the story, please contact us immediately with the post’s title and the incorrect information, and we will correct the content.
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