A student was injured in a San Diego car accident after a school bus crashed with another vehicle the morning of January 29, 2010. According to a San Diego 6 news report, the crash occurred at the intersection of Carlton Oaks Drive and West Hills Parkway in Santee. California Highway Patrol officials said there were six other students on the bus but, were not injured. The extent of the student's injuries is not known.

I sympathize with the student who has sustained injuries in this school bus accident. I sincerely hope that the victim's injuries were not severe and wish the student a quick and complete recovery. Please keep this young victim in your prayers.

Accident Statistics

There was one fatality and 141 injuries involving car accidents in Santee in 2007, according to CHP's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In San Diego County as a whole, 268 people died and 14,641 were injured as a result of car accidents during the same year.

Causes and Liability Issues

Based on this news report it is not quite clear who or what caused this accident. There are still several unanswered questions here. Did one of the drivers fail to yield right-of-way at the intersection? Did one of the drivers run a red light at the intersection? Was alcohol or drugs involved? Was any one of the drivers distracted, speeding or otherwise negligent? Was there any debris or a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this accident?

Failure to yield right-of-way to an oncoming vehicle is a serious traffic violation, as is running a red light. The at-fault driver in this case could be held liable for the student's injuries and loss. In such cases, victims and their families would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the accident and make sure that the negligent parties are held responsible for their actions. If the school bus driver was at-fault, the bus company and the school district could be held liable. Please remember that any claim against a governmental entity in California must be properly filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. The best personal injury law firms will always provide a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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