A 7th grade student hit by a car while getting onto the bus on Highway 69 in Greenville, Texas

A student was hit by a car while getting onto a school bus this morning in Greenville, Texas. At about 6:35 AM, a Greenville ISD school bus stopped at the Garden Park Apartments off of Highway 69. While a 7th grade Greenville Middle School student was getting onto the bus, a car passed by on the right side and hit the child. The bus's stop lights and bars were in use and functioning properly at the time of the accident. The child was sent to Children's Hospital with serious, yet non-life-threatening injuries. We will have more information on this story as new details become available.

What you need to know after a serious Dallas car accident

When someone has been seriously injured in a car accident in Dallas, they are often faced with unexpected medical costs, lost wages, and other losses. Injuries can be permanent, and medical treatment may be extensive. In the weeks and months following a car accident, injured people and their families can be overwhelmed as they struggle to manage day-to-day living.

After a serious or fatal car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions and move toward recovery. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of healing. Finding help in handling the insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.

If the injuries are serious or if you have questions about what you should do, it is best to contact an experienced Dallas car accident attorney for a free, no-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are difficult to handle without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process, knows how to negotiate with an insurance adjuster, and can obtain the highest possible settlement. Learn more about Dallas car accident claims here.