How can I prove that the school board was negligent in my accident?
In order to prove that the school board was negligent in your accident, you will need to demonstrate that the school board had a duty to act reasonably and safely and failed to do so. In Arizona, this is referred to as a breach of the duty of care. To prove negligence, you must be able to show that the school board had a duty to take reasonable care to protect you from harm, that this duty was breached, and that the breach of the duty of care caused your accident and resulting injuries. For example, if the school bus driver was driving recklessly, and this resulted in the accident, then you may be able to prove liability on the part of the school board. You will need to demonstrate that the school board had a duty to properly train and monitor the driver, and that this duty was breached when they allowed the driver to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner. Additionally, you will need to show that the breach of the duty of care was the cause of your accident. You can do this by producing evidence such as witness statements, police reports, or medical records. In short, you will need to provide evidence to prove that the school board had a duty to act reasonably and safely and failed to do so which resulted in your accident. This can be difficult to do, so you may want to consider seeking legal advice from an experienced attorney.
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