school bus safety
Elk + Elk’s Best Blogs Of 2022
Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness, In the news on December 29, 2022
It's the end of the year, and as we say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023, we wanted to share our most-read blogs of 2022. From school bus safety to preparing for winter storms, find out which blogs made our top five. Top 5 Blogs of 2022 When is it safe to pass...
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When is it safe to pass a school bus in Ohio?
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 15, 2022
Being stuck behind a school bus while rushing to work can be frustrating, but school bus safety is more important than shaving a few minutes off your commute time. From 2010 to 2019, there were 1,199 people of all ages killed in school transportation-related crashes—an average of 120 fatalities per year. Bus drivers, pedestrians,...
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School Safety: When do you have to stop for a school bus in Ohio?
Posted in Accident & Injury on September 11, 2019
Do you know when to stop for school buses? If you're running late on your commute or already frustrated with traffic, it's tempting to blow off the rules and hope for the best. But is shaving a minute or two off your commute worth the risks? Between 2008 and 2017, more than 1,200...
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School Bus Driver Liability for Injuries
Posted in Accident & Injury on August 7, 2015
Earlier this year, the Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments about liability for injuries to children involving school buses. The issue in the case was whether school bus drivers are liable for injuries and fatalities when students do not go straight home after leaving the bus. Although the court dismissed the case, the general issues...
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Student Hit While Exiting School Bus
Posted in Accident & Injury on October 30, 2013
Last week was National School Bus Safety week. The idea began in 1964 and has grown to a national event. Schools and other organizations across the country mark the occasion by distributing safety materials and urging motorists to drive carefully. Unfortunately, not everyone headed the warnings. On Wednesday, a vehicle ignored school bus warning...
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