Clayton, NC (March 1, 2022) – Police in Clayton responded to a crash involving a school bus on Monday, February 28th. The accident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Polenta Road.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol was called to the scene. According to a report from troopers, the bus was traveling from Cleveland High School when it overturned for unknown reasons. A total of twelve people, including eleven students, were transported to an area hospital for treatment. None of the victims’ injuries were believed to be life-threatening. There were no other vehicles involved in the collision. Motorists were asked to avoid the area while officials investigated the accident.
Troopers are conducting an investigation at this time. There is no word on whether the bus driver will face any charges.
No further details are available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victims of this school bus crash in Clayton. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Traffic Accidents in North Carolina 
Car accidents take place in North Carolina multiple times every day. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were nearly 300,000 car accidents in the year 2018. Many car accidents are minor in nature and result in only superficial injuries or property damage. Other crashes, however, can cause major injury, including death. The outcome of a North Carolina car accident depends on many factors, including the speed of the vehicles at the time of the collision, the number of vehicles involved, and the manner in which the crash takes place. Regardless of how the crash occurs, innocent victims often find themselves suffering as a result of the accident.
No one can ever be fully prepared for an injury crash to occur. While we all understand and appreciate the risks of travel, becoming a victim presents a completely different reality. Following a crash, you may feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed. This is especially true if the crash was not your fault and you are suffering from injuries that were caused by a negligent driver. You may have many questions regarding your rights during this time. For that reason, it is important to reach out to an attorney who can help.
Personal Injury Attorneys in Clayton
Under North Carolina law, victims can bring a claim against a negligent driver to recover for their injuries. These claims can include payment for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and potentially more. Clayton traffic accident attorney Jason M. Burton has many years of experience handling these claims and ensuring that victims receive full compensation for their injuries. From our office in Raleigh, we assist clients throughout our state during their time of need. Since 2012, we have recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for crash victims and their families.
We are here to help at any time. Our firm offers free consultations and case evaluations to all potential clients. To schedule your appointment with a member of our team, please contact Burton Law Firm on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
Note: Burton Law Firm utilizes a variety of outside sources in the creation of these accident news posts. These sources include news bulletins, police reports, first-hand accounts, news stories, as well as additional outside sources. For this reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our office or writing staff. If you find information that is not correct about an accident that we have written about, please contact our firm as soon as possible so that we can promptly correct the information. If you would prefer that we remove the story, contact us directly and we will make every effort to remove the story in a timely manner.
Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.