North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog
Swannanoa, NC (April 27, 2021) – At 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26, a school bus accident with injuries occurred on a highway in Swannanoa.
According to officials, the school bus with the Buncombe County Schools crashed in the eastbound lanes of I-40 around the area of Porters Cove Road. It is not yet known what caused the driver to lose control and drive off the side of the road but the bus had extensive damages.
Paramedics and responders with the Asheville Fire Department responded to the scene to help those in need. Approximately 15 middle school students were on the bus and had minor injuries. The bus driver had minor injuries and was hospitalized as well.
Due to the severity of the accident, eastbound lanes of traffic were blocked for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Bus Accidents in North Carolina
Bus accidents do not happen as commonly as other accidents but they lead to serious harm when they do occur. This is due to the fact that buses are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, which means that they are capable of causing extensive damages. Especially when a school bus is involved in an accident, there are particular risks. Children are likely to become seriously injured and even lose their lives in the event of a school bus crash. If you have been injured in one of these accidents, it is crucial that you seek the help of an accident attorney.
Being injured in a bus crash can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life, leaving you with a variety of questions. If you have been injured in one of these accidents, you likely have questions for a Charlotte personal injury attorney. For instance, what types of deadlines will you have to meet if you want to successfully bring your claim? What evidence will you have to gather to prove that another party is to blame for your accident? Will your claim be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions for an attorney who can assist you every step of the way. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in Charlotte accidents at www.maurerlawpa.com.
Our attorneys at Maurer Law have diligently assisted those injured in bus crashes over the years. We understand how challenging it can be to face the aftermath of an accident and offer our help and resources to you. We will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of financial aspects in your time of need. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Charlotte at (844) 817-8058 for the help you deserve at this time.
Notes: Maurer Law has a team of writers who utilize outside, as well as, secondary sources in the creation of these accident news posts. Some of these sources include but are not limited to local and state news reports, local and state police reports and bulletins, various social media platforms, and first-hand accounts of the injury accidents that occur in North Carolina from eyewitnesses. Our team has not independently verified the facts and information relayed in this post. If you locate any information that is not correct, please contact our firm right away and we will change the story to reflect the most accurate information available. If you would prefer that the story be removed from our site, please let us know, and will do our best to accommodate you.
Disclaimers: Our firm writes these stories in an effort to alert drivers in North Carolina about the dangers associated with driving in hopes that they will take additional precautions when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. We do not write these posts as a solicitation for business. None of the information provided in these posts should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photograph used in this post is not representative of the actual accident scene.