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Children Hospitalized After Bus-Car Collision in Tampa

December 20, 2011 – Tampa, Fla. – According to a news story in the St. Petersburg Times, 25 students, from Oak Grove Elementary School, were on their way to school on Friday, December 16, when the school bus driver failed to yield and crashed into an Audi sports car.

Reports indicate that 2 students were treated for minor injuries, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, along with a passenger from the Audi, and the bus driver. The rest of the children were taken to school to complete the day.

Police reports indicate that the bus driver was cited for failing to yield the right of way. No other information is known at this time.

If you were involved in an auto accident that was not your fault, you could have grounds to file a personal injury claim to receive compensation for your damages. After an accident you should seek legal support to understand your options and rights.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.

As a service to the residents of Tampa, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

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