Three school buses from Asheboro City Schools in North Carolina were involved in an accident Monday, December 20. As many as 38 eighth grade students suffered minor injuries and one was taken to the trauma unit, but that student's injury is also described as minor.

The bus accident occurred on US Highway 64 in Cary, North Carolina as the students were returning from a field trip to the North Carolina Museums of History and Natural Sciences.

According to police, the bus accident happened when one of the buses crashed into the back of another; that one then crashed into the bus in front of it. Two of the buses were unable to drive after the accident.

School bus accidents seem to occur with some frequency around the country, injuring and, in some cases, killing occupants. The federal government and state governments continue to neglect the obvious need for safety belts on buses. There are several reasons why there are not safety belts on buses, but they do protect people from being thrown around when an accident occurs.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a bus accident, please contact the Accident Lawyers Network to find an experienced personal injury attorney in your area.