School bus drivers can make mistakes just like any other driver. When they are negligent - run a red light or stop sign, turn in front of oncoming traffic, speed, etc. they will be charged by the police, as any other at-fault driver would.
Even more important for the welfare of student passengers, the school bus is considered a "common carrier" under Georgia law. This places an even higher duty of care on the bus driver to protect the welfare of the student passengers.
When the school system is covered by liability insurance, much like auto insurance on personal vehicles, the negligent bus driver will be covered for the accident. In these cases our Atlanta, Georgia law firm is able to proceed against the school system's insurance for student passengers or other drivers who have been hurt.
Georgia LAW: Negligent School Bus Drivers Do Not Receive Special Treatment
May 13, 2011
