Fairfax personal injury attorney Ben Glass posts news and opinions about northern virginia personal injury legal topics including medical malpractice, car, truck and SUV accidents, premises liability (slip and fall) and denial of long-term disability insurance claims. Mr. Glass serves Fairfax and all areas of NOVA. http://northernvirginia.injuryboard.com/mass-transit-accidents/ <p>Sometimes, sudden unexpected emergencies do happen.<br></p><p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">According to police from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Arlington</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>, after the driver suddenly became unconscious, a school bus crashed into a parked vehicle. The accident occurred on the morning of Monday, April 14 when a bus traveling to the <st1:placename w:st="on">Potomac</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> in <st1:place w:st="on">McLean</st1:place> drove off of the road on westbound <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Williamsburg Boulevard</st1:address></st1:street> near <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Glebe Road</st1:address></st1:street>.<span style=""> <br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Police spokesperson John Lisle said that the bus entered a private yard and struck a vehicle that was parked in the driveway at a speed of 30 miles per hour.<span style=""> <br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">None of the children on the bus were harmed. According to Lisle, the driver received transport to a hospital to discover whether or not a preexisting medical condition caused her to lose consciousness.</p><p class="MsoNormal">I'm sure that the investigation will include looking at the driver's past medical history and use of medications. If the driver knew or should have known that he/she was at risk for unconsciousness, then there may be liability for any personal injuries or property damage.</p><p class="MsoNormal">On the other hand, if this was totally unexpected, there may be no valid claims here.<br></p><p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <a href="http://northernvirginia.injuryboard.com/mass-transit-accidents/school-bus-crash.aspx?googleid=238370">Originally posted</a> at <a href="http://www.InjuryBoard.com">InjuryBoard</a> by <a href="http://www.injuryboard.com/Ben-Glass/">Ben Glass</a> http://northernvirginia.injuryboard.com/mass-transit-accidents/school-bus-crash.aspx?googleid=238370 Northern Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer - Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus) Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus) sudden medical emergency Ben Glass Wed, 07 May 2008 21:38:00 GMT