Parent: Children Suffer Concussions, Sprains on Cheney School Bus

Updated on: 3/13/2019

A parent says a school bus driver’s actions hospitalized several children with concussions and sprains, according to a KHQ report. 

The parent, whose children attend Sunset Elementary School in Airway Heights — part of the Cheney School District — says her kids were on the bus when an incident occurred between two students. The parent says the bus driver “brake checked,” unnecessarily and aggressively slamming on the brakes. 

The brake check caused several injuries, the parent says. Some had mild concussions, some had abrasions and bruises, while others suffered muscle sprains. 

The superintendent of Cheney Public Schools told KHQ that a substitute bus driver “made a poor decision to address a behavior issue.”

"We are currently investigating yesterday’s incident where a driver substituting on a route stopped the bus quickly to address a student behavior concern,” said superintendent Robert Roettger. “Based upon this incident, an aide will be placed on this bus to assist with any future behavior issues that may arise. The safety of our students is of utmost importance and we take any student safety concerns or reports seriously.”

Sunset Elementary (Airway Heights, WA)

We Fight for the Full Damages for Your Child’s Injuries

In serious school bus accidents, injuries can take months or even years to recover from. This includes surgery, treatment and perhaps lengthy rehabilitation. These procedures and therapies lead to substantial medical bills, but you and your child should not have to face these costs on your own. 

The most common injuries suffered in school bus accidents include: 

• Head trauma
• Spinal injuries
• Broken bones
• Cuts and abrasions
• Internal injuries

It is important that your child’s injuries are evaluated by a medical professional. Head injuries and internal injuries are particularly tough to diagnose on your own, so it’s crucial that you seek help. 

Whether the responsible party is the government employee working for the school system (bus driver), a contracted driver, a mechanic or parts manufacturer, or another driver, your family should not be responsible for the costs associated with the bus accident. 

The team at Davis Law Group handles cases across Washington state. We want to help you get the financial compensation you deserve for your child’s school bus accident injuries. To set up a free case evaluation, call our office at (206) 727-4000, use the chat feature below or fill out the form on this page.

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