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Idaho: School Bus Accident Legal Issues
In many states, school buses are considered common carriers under the law. This means that they must exercise the highest degree of care for the safety of their passengers. The care required of school bus drivers and companies operating school buses is the highest that can be reasonably exercised by persons of vigilance and foresight when acting under the same or similar circumstances. In addition, the law provides that this “common carrier” duty includes an obligation to furnish passengers with a safe place in which to get on and off of the bus.
As common carriers, bus drivers and bus companies owe their passengers a greater duty of care in protecting them from harm. School bus driving takes special training and the training required of school bus driversmust be adequate. School buses also need to be properly maintained and checked regularly for any mechanical problems that may interfere with safe operation. Actions against a common carrier, such as a school bus company, may involve the negligent conduct of the bus driver or inadequate training, or the condition of the school bus itself such as improper maintenance or defective parts.
If you have been seriously injured in an accident involving a common carrier, you need the advice of an experienced Idaho school bus accident injury lawyer. Claims for damages against common carriers are complex, and a qualified school bus attorney in Idaho will have the knowledge and experience to help you get the justice you deserve.