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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD (March 18, 2025)—On March 17, First responders were on the scene of a crash involving a school bus in Montgomery County.
According to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, crews responded to a collision involving a school bus and a dump truck at Sam Eig Highway and Great Seneca Highway. One person was trapped inside one of the vehicles and was rescued.
Emergency personnel checked two people for injuries. No students were on the school bus at the time of the accident.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
When school bus accidents occur in Montgomery County, they often involve multiple parties with varying degrees of liability, including bus drivers, school districts, maintenance contractors, and other motorists. The complexity is heightened by the involvement of children as passengers, which adds emotional elements to these cases beyond typical vehicular accidents.
Maryland law provides specific protections for students injured on school buses, but navigating these claims requires understanding the governmental immunity that may shield public entities like Montgomery County Public Schools. While the county maintains a strong safety record compared to national averages, when accidents do occur, they can result in significant injuries ranging from minor contusions to severe trauma requiring extensive medical intervention and rehabilitation.
Recovery in these cases often hinges on establishing the standard of care expected from professional drivers entrusted with children’s safety. Unlike ordinary negligence cases, school bus operators are held to heightened responsibilities under state transportation regulations and local Montgomery County policies. The damages available to injured parties typically encompass medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and potential impacts on educational progress and development in the case of student victims.
Timing is particularly critical in Montgomery County school bus accident cases, as notice requirements for claims against governmental entities are strictly enforced with shorter statutes of limitation than private claims. Successful resolution often requires a thorough investigation of maintenance records, driver qualifications, and adherence to safety protocols specific to school transportation in this jurisdiction.
If you or your child is involved in an accident with a school bus, contact the Maryland car accident attorneys at Regan Zambri Long today to learn your options.
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