How can I prove that the school board was negligent in my accident?

In Minnesota, the first step in proving negligence on the part of the school board in a school bus accident is to establish that the school board is liable for the accident. This requires showing that the accident was caused by the school board’s negligence, either through their own direct actions or through the actions of one of their employees. This means proving that the school board breached its duty of care to the passengers on the bus and that this breach of duty was the direct cause of the accident. Establishing that the school board was negligent requires gathering and documenting evidence proving that the school board was at fault for the accident. This includes collecting documents such as the school bus inspection records, bus driver training records, driver logs, and maintenance records. It also includes collecting physical evidence from the scene of the accident, such as photos or videos of the scene and eyewitness testimony. It may also include expert testimony from accident reconstruction experts. In addition, if the school board was aware of any potential risks associated with the bus or the route it was taking, they may be held liable for failing to address those risks. This could include proving that the school board knew about mechanical issues with the bus or safety issues along the route but failed to address them. Evidence of this could include communication from the school board to the bus driver or correspondence to parents about problem areas of the route. By gathering evidence of school board negligence and having it examined by an experienced attorney, you can determine whether or not the school board was at fault in the accident. With the necessary evidence, you can then pursue legal action against the school board and seek damages for the physical, emotional, and financial losses you have incurred as a result of the accident.

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