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One killed, 14 injured in school bus crash

On behalf of Milwaukee personal injury attorney Ric Domnitz of Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C. posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents on Friday, September 19, 2014.

An accident involving a school bus and a car that occurred on Sept. 2 in Wisconsin caused the death of one woman and injuries to 14 other people, according to police. Authorities believe that the school bus driver failed to yield the right-of-way.

A 24-year-old woman who was in the car died in the crash, and her 27-year-old fiance was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. There was no information on the conditions of those on the bus who were injured.

At the time of the report, a local school official reported that the driver who allegedly caused the bus accident was on leave. No further comments from the official were reported. Authorities were still investigating the incident three days after its occurrence.

When a negligent driver causes an accident that results in death, he or she may become the target of a wrongful death lawsuit. An attorney may be able to help the loved ones of a victim who was killed in such a car accident file a wrongful death claim. A successful claim may allow the decedent’s loved ones to recover compensation for any accident-related damages, which may include hospital bills, funeral costs, lost income and loss of society and companionship.

An at-fault driver’s negligence must be proven in court in order for a claim to be successful. A wrongful death lawyer may review police reports, eyewitness accounts and other elements of an investigation to help prove negligence and liability, hopefully easing some financial stress for the family members and allowing them to focus on recovering emotionally during this difficult time.

Source: WTAQ, “Pulaski school bus driver on leave amid fatal crash investigation”, September 05, 2014

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