School bus accidents are extremely dangerous.
Southwest ISD Bus Hits Curb, Rolls Over With 33 Students Inside
A Southwest Independent School District bus rolled onto its side Tuesday morning while transporting students to Legacy High School, according to a report from News4SanAntonio.¹
Police reported the crash occurred around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, near the intersection of Southwest Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road on San Antonio’s Southwest Side. The bus was attempting to enter the highway when it struck a curb, causing it to tip onto its left side and skid a short distance.
There were 33 students on board at the time of the crash. Authorities said the driver, a 63-year-old woman, told police she was unable to see clearly while entering the ramp and veered off the roadway. She became trapped inside the bus, while students were able to exit on their own.
The driver and five students were transported to the hospital for treatment. The driver was reported to be in serious condition, while no serious injuries were reported among the students. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Did You Know?
In 2025, there were 1,130 bus-related crashes across Texas, resulting in 6 fatalities and more than 1,100 injuries, according to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.²
Can You File an Injury Claim If Your Child Is Injured in a School Bus Accident?
School bus accidents are especially frightening for parents. While school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles, crashes can still cause injuries—particularly when a bus rolls over or strikes a curb or barrier at highway speeds.
When a child is injured in a school bus accident, parents often have questions about responsibility and whether compensation may be available.
Are School Bus Accidents Handled Differently in Texas?
Yes. School bus accidents are often more legally complex than standard car crashes because they may involve a government entity, such as a school district.
In Texas, school districts are generally protected by governmental immunity. However, there are important exceptions. State law allows injury claims against a school district in certain situations, including accidents involving the operation or use of a motor vehicle, such as a school bus.
Because these cases involve specific rules and deadlines, early legal guidance is especially important.
Who May Be Responsible for a School Bus Accident?
Liability in a school bus crash depends on how and why the accident happened. Depending on the facts, responsibility may involve one or more parties, including:
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The school bus driver
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The school district that employs the driver
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A company responsible for maintaining the bus
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Another driver on the road
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A government entity responsible for road design or maintenance
Investigators will typically look at visibility, driver actions, road conditions, vehicle condition, and whether safety protocols were followed.
What If the Bus Driver Made a Mistake?
School bus drivers are held to a high standard of care because they are responsible for transporting children. If a driver failed to use reasonable care—such as driving when visibility was impaired or misjudging a turn—that may support an injury claim.
Even when a mistake is unintentional, it can still lead to liability in a civil case if it contributed to a child’s injuries.
What Compensation May Be Available?
If your child is injured in a school bus accident, compensation may be available for both physical and emotional harm. Depending on the circumstances, this may include medical expenses, follow-up care, and pain and suffering.
Parents may also be able to recover damages for time missed from work while caring for an injured child.
Important Deadlines Parents Should Know
Claims involving school districts often have shorter notice deadlines than typical personal injury cases. Missing these deadlines can prevent families from pursuing compensation, even when injuries are serious.
Speaking with an attorney early can help ensure these deadlines are properly handled.
What Parents Should Do After a School Bus Accident
If your child is involved in a bus accident, it’s important to take the situation seriously—even if injuries don’t seem severe right away.
Parents should seek medical care, request a copy of the accident report, document symptoms and injuries, keep medical and school records, and avoid speaking with insurance representatives before understanding their rights. Head, neck, and emotional injuries may take time to appear.
Was Your Child Injured in a Texas School Bus Accident? Call Shaw.
A school bus accident can leave families shaken and unsure of what to do next. If your child was injured in a school bus crash, you may be entitled to compensation for things like:
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Medical bills and emergency treatment
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Follow-up care or physical therapy
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Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
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Lost wages from time missed caring for your child
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Call Shaw today at 800-862-1260 to speak with an experienced school bus accident lawyer in San Antonio. There are no fees, no obligations, and no pressure—just clear, straightforward legal guidance when you need it most.
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