How can I prove that the school bus was improperly maintained?

To prove that a school bus was improperly maintained in Florida, you would need to show that the bus was not kept up to the standards set by Florida law. This requires evidence that the bus was not regularly serviced and inspected or that the repair work was not done correctly. The first thing you should do is to get copies of the maintenance and inspection records for the school bus in question. These records should show what was inspected, when and by whom. If the maintenance and inspection records are not up to date, this is evidence that the bus was not properly maintained. You should also ask to see any repair records for the bus. This will tell you if any problems were reported and what repairs were done to address those problems. If the repairs were not done correctly or were not done in a timely manner, this could be evidence of improper maintenance. If you are unable to get maintenance and inspection records or repair records, you may need to talk to witnesses who were on the bus at the time of the accident. These people may be able to tell you whether the bus was in a state of disrepair or if there were any mechanical problems that could have contributed to the accident. Finally, you should contact an experienced school bus accident lawyer who can review your case and advise you on the best strategy for proving the bus was improperly maintained. A lawyer can review the records and witnesses, and also contact experts to help build a strong case to prove that the bus was not properly maintained.

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