School Bus

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are among the safest vehicles on the road. However, the greatest danger to children isn’t during the ride—it’s when they’re approaching the bus to board or exiting the bus at their stop.

Due to the sheer size and height of a school bus, drivers often have limited visibility around the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. Children who cross directly in front of or behind the bus—or who run alongside it—may be completely hidden from view. That’s why school bus drivers must exercise extreme caution and visually clear their surroundings before moving the bus.

The risk is further compounded by other drivers who ignore school bus stop arms or fail to slow down in school zones, putting children in harm’s way. School transportation directors also play a crucial role in safety. Routes should be planned carefully to minimize the need for children to cross dangerous or high-traffic roads, especially when a safer stop location is available on the same side of the street.

At Lowe Trial Lawyers, we’re committed to holding negligent drivers, school districts, and transportation providers accountable when preventable tragedies occur. Every child deserves to get to and from school safely—and we’re here to help make that happen.