Chickamauga, GA – School Bus Rear-End Accident on Marble Top Rd

Chickamauga, GA (February 21, 2023) – A school bus rear-end accident took place on a roadway in Chickamauga on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 21.

According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened at an unknown time on Marble Top Road. Police confirmed that a school bus was traveling in the area when it was suddenly rear-ended by a passenger vehicle due to reasons that are not yet known. It is believed that the driver may have been following the bus too closely. The accident caused damage to both vehicles.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. There were allegedly kids on the bus at the time of the accident who sustained minor injuries. All injured parties were treated at the scene by EMS crews.

The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for an extended period of time, which led to delays.

No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.

We offer our warmest sympathies and thoughts to those injured in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.

School Bus Accidents in Georgia 

2/21 Chickamauga, GA – School Bus Rear-End Accident on Marble Top Rd School buses are a large mode of transportation on our roads, which are supposed to take our children from one place to another as safely as possible. However, sometimes accidents occur in the blink of an eye and turn our lives (and our children’s lives) upside-down. In one year’s time in the U.S., it is estimated that approximately 17,000 children are taken to emergency rooms due to school bus accidents. Though many of these accidents lead to damages, others lead to serious trauma and injuries that nobody ever expects. If you have been hurt in a school bus accident, it is crucial that you speak with an attorney in your time of need.

Sadly, school bus accidents and many other types of accidents involving children have been increasing on our roads in Georgia and beyond. The injuries that stem from bus accidents can be minor to severe in nature, affecting your ability to enjoy the things that you once did before your accident. There are several parties who could be to blame for a bus accident, which include the following:

  • Bus drivers
  • Bus companies
  • Manufacturers of bus parts

It is imperative that you speak with a Chickamauga personal injury attorney as soon as possible after a school bus accident caused by another party’s negligence.

At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, we are here for you after your life has been turned upside-down due to a school bus collision. We understand how overwhelmed you and your family may be feeling as you face serious injuries caused by a collision that is not your fault. It is essential to never delay when it comes to moving forward with a claim, as you do not want to miss out on any financial opportunities. We are here for you when you need our assistance the most. Please contact a bus accident attorney in Chickamauga at (888) 579-1790 to find out what we can do to help you at this time.

Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified, so if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.

Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.

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