Bus Driver Shortage Affecting Wilson, Robertson County Schools
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 3, 2017
School starts this week in both Wilson and Robertson Counties, but administrators with both school districts say they’re facing a shortage of qualified bus drivers. WKRN.com reports that Wilson County has enough bus drivers for day one, but the coming weeks could be a challenge. Officials with that school district say that one of the… read more
Emergency Responders Teach School Officials School Bus Crisis Management
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 19, 2017
Dickson County school officials worked with local emergency responders to learn techniques for handling school bus crises, including crashes, during a 45-minute drill on Tuesday morning. Per WKRN.com, the drill involved bus drivers and school officials getting first-hand experience on working with emergency personnel, including the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Dickson County Sheriff’s Office, in… read more
Teen Lauded as Hero after Helping Students Off Burning Bus in Gallatin
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on March 25, 2017
A 15-year-old high school student is being called a hero after he put his life on the line to save classmates who were onboard a bus that caught fire in Gallatin last week. Per a report by WKRN.com, the bus was traveling on Highway 109 when the engine burst into flames. The bus driver exited… read more
Middle TN School Bus Drivers Still Working Despite Complaints
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on February 22, 2017
Middle TN School Bus Drivers Still Working Despite Complaints Several school districts throughout Middle Tennessee have received complaints about driver behavior in recent months, but a recent investigation revealed that many of those drivers are still getting behind the wheel to pick up and drop off children. Per a report by WSMV.com, the investigation of… read more
17 States Considering Making Seat Belts Mandatory on School Buses
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on January 25, 2017
17 States Considering Making Seat Belts Mandatory on School Buses Lawmakers in 17 states are considering bills that would require all school buses to be equipped with seat belts. Per a report by the Associated Press, California, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, and Texas already have seat belt laws for school buses, and 17… read more
Seat Belts on School Buses Bill Scheduled for 2017 Tennessee Legislative Session
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 12, 2017
Seat Belts on School Buses Bill Scheduled for 2017 Tennessee Legislative Session Tennessee lawmakers convened for the 110th General Assembly on Wednesday, and the session is expected to include a bill that would require all school buses in the state to be equipped with seat belts. Per a report by WKRN.com and WATE.com, the bill… read more
Gray Line Adding Seat Belts to Charter School Buses in Davidson County
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on December 27, 2016
Gray Line Adding Seat Belts to Charter School Buses in Davidson County Bus manufacturer and supplier Gray Line announced this week that it will begin installing seat belts on school buses that serve public charter schools in Davidson County. Per a report by WKRN.com, Gray Line aims to have lap and shoulder seat belts installed… read more
School Bus Driver Requirements Differ Among TN School Districts
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on December 14, 2016
School Bus Driver Requirements Differ Among TN School Districts The November school bus accident in Chattanooga that killed six children has left many parents and residents wondering what the requirements are for becoming a school bus driver in the state of Tennessee. A report by WBIR revealed that the requirements differ from school district to… read more
Metro Council Scheduled to Vote on Seat Belt Plan for School Buses
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on December 14, 2016
Metro Council Scheduled to Vote on Seat Belt Plan for School Buses In response to the tragic school bus accident in Hamilton County that killed six young students, the Nashville’s Metro Council is scheduled to vote on a plan that would require all school buses in the city to be outfitted with seat belts. Per… read more
Multiple Injuries Reported after School Bus Crashes into 2 SUVs in Nashville
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on December 5, 2016
Multiple Injuries Reported after School Bus Crashes into 2 SUVs in Nashville A school bus crashed into two SUVs in Nashville Wednesday afternoon, causing five children to suffer serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash occurred at around 4 p.m. on McCall Street when the 59-year-old bus driver lost control of the vehicle…. read more
