Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers | September 3, 2025 | Daycare Injuries
Few things are more terrifying than getting a call that your child’s daycare bus has been in an accident. As a parent, your first instinct is to make sure your child is safe—but once immediate concerns are handled, legal and financial questions follow. Who is liable? Can you sue? What kind of compensation is available? Here’s what to know if your child was involved in a daycare transportation crash.
Who Is Legally Responsible for a Daycare Bus Accident?
Multiple parties may be held liable depending on the circumstances of the crash.
Common at-fault parties include:
- Daycare provider: If the daycare failed to properly maintain the bus, hired an unqualified driver, or violated safety regulations
- Bus driver: If the driver was negligent, distracted, speeding, or impaired
- Third-party driver: If another vehicle caused the accident by violating traffic laws
- Bus manufacturer or maintenance provider: If a mechanical defect or poor maintenance contributed to the crash
- School district or transportation contractor: If the daycare outsources transportation, and the contractor was at fault
Liability will depend on who caused the crash and whether negligence can be proven. A lawyer can help identify all responsible parties.
What Injuries Are Common in Daycare Bus Accidents?
Children are more vulnerable in collisions because they are smaller and may not be secured with proper restraints.
Common injuries include:
- Head injuries: Including concussions, brain trauma, and skull fractures
- Broken bones: Especially arms, legs, and ribs
- Facial trauma: Cuts, bruises, and dental damage
- Spinal injuries: Ranging from minor strain to permanent damage
- Psychological trauma: Anxiety, nightmares, and long-term emotional effects
Even minor crashes can have serious consequences for young children, especially if safety procedures weren’t followed.
What Should You Do Immediately After the Accident?
If your child’s daycare bus is in an accident, take the following steps:
- Get medical attention: Even if injuries aren’t obvious, have your child examined by a doctor
- Ask questions: Find out where the accident happened, who was driving, and what agency responded
- Request documentation: Obtain a copy of the police report, the incident report from the daycare, and contact information for witnesses
- Take photos: If your child has visible injuries, document them right away
- Speak to a lawyer: Don’t rely on the daycare or insurance company to act in your child’s best interest
You may need legal help to protect your family’s rights and secure compensation for medical costs, trauma, and other damages.
Can You Sue the Daycare?
Yes. If the daycare’s negligence contributed to the accident, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim.
Grounds for a lawsuit might include:
- Failure to maintain safe vehicles
- Lack of seatbelts or proper restraints
- Negligent hiring or training of drivers
- Failure to properly supervise children during transport
In Georgia, child injury cases involving daycare negligence fall under premises liability and personal injury law. You must prove that the daycare owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused harm to your child.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If your child was injured in a daycare transportation accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills: Emergency care, hospitalization, therapy, and future treatment
- Pain and suffering: For both physical and emotional harm
- Psychological care: For counseling and trauma-related issues
- Loss of enjoyment of life: If the injury impacts long-term development
- Parental damages: Lost wages or expenses related to caregiving
In serious cases, punitive damages may also apply if the daycare’s actions were reckless or egregious.
Are There Special Rules for Child Injury Claims in Georgia?
Yes. In Georgia, parents can file a claim on behalf of a minor, but the court must approve any settlement involving a child.
Additionally:
- Statute of limitations: Injury claims must generally be filed within two years of the accident
- Tolling for minors: The child may have additional time to file a claim after turning 18, but parents should act quickly
- Court approval: Settlements involving children often require judicial review to ensure the outcome is in the child’s best interest
An attorney can guide you through the process and help ensure all deadlines and procedures are met.
Contact the Atlanta Child Injury Lawyers at Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers for Help Today
The aftermath of a daycare bus crash can be overwhelming, but knowing your rights makes a difference. Your child deserves protection, and the daycare or transportation provider may be held legally accountable.
With the help of an experienced Atlanta child injury attorney, you can pursue the compensation your family needs to heal and move forward. Contact Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation.
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About Robert M. Hammers Jr.
Robert M. Hammers, Jr. is the managing partner at Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers in Atlanta. Committed to justice, he represents individuals harmed by negligence, focusing on personal injury litigation, toxic torts, and mass torts involving defective drugs and medical devices.
With over 50 jury trials and $100 million in verdicts and settlements, Rob is known for his strategic thinking and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for his clients. He serves on the Executive Committee for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice Board of Governors, and the Plaintiff Leadership Committee in complex multi-district and toxic tort litigations, where he advocates for injured individuals and shapes legal strategies.
Robert is also recognized on Justia for his excellence in personal injury law, further highlighting his reputation and commitment to client advocacy.
