Daycare Injury Lawyers Urge Transportation Safety After Lindale Daycare Van Wreck

The Serious Responsibilities Daycares Have When Transporting Children

When a daycare transports children, whether in a van, bus, or even a personal vehicle, they are responsible for protecting those children from preventable harm. This responsibility goes beyond simply getting from point A to point B. It includes making sure:

• Every child is properly restrained. Based on the child's age, height, and weight, the right safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt should be used. Texas law has specific requirements, and the daycare should go above and beyond those minimums to keep kids safe.
• The driver is qualified and trained. Daycare drivers should hold the appropriate license, be trained in transporting children, and know how to respond in an emergency situation.
• The vehicle is safe and well-maintained. Routine inspections, proper tire pressure, working brakes, and functioning seat belts are non-negotiable.
• Safe pick-up and drop-off procedures are followed. Daycares must ensure children are never left unsupervised, in or out of the vehicle.

Failing in these areas can have devastating consequences, especially in a wreck.

What Can Go Wrong When Daycare Safety Rules Aren’t Followed

In our experience at The Button Law Firm, many daycare transportation injuries happen because of a crash and because the daycare failed to follow basic safety protocols. We’ve seen cases where:

• Children weren’t buckled in at all.
• Booster seats were missing or improperly installed.
• Seat belts were broken but still used.
• Drivers were distracted, speeding, or not trained to handle a full van of children.

These failures can turn even a minor wreck into a life-altering tragedy. The law requires strict safety measures when children are in a moving vehicle.

How The Button Law Firm Helps Families After a Daycare Transportation Injury

At The Button Law Firm, we represent families whose children are seriously injured because a daycare failed to take these responsibilities seriously. We investigate what happened, determine whether safety equipment was used correctly, and hold the daycare accountable if they cut corners.

Even in situations where a wreck seems minor, injuries in children can go unnoticed at first. Concussions, internal injuries, and emotional trauma can take time to show symptoms. That’s why parents must seek medical evaluation and legal guidance as soon as possible after a wreck.

Why Parents Should Call Us After a Daycare Van Wreck

If your child was in a daycare van that got into a wreck, whether they were hurt or not, you should contact us right away. Here’s why:

• We can help you understand your rights and whether the daycare followed all safety rules.
• We can preserve important evidence — like photos of the van, damaged car seats, or driver records.
• We can protect your child’s future by identifying and documenting any injuries.

Daycares should never gamble with children’s safety. By taking action, you’re protecting your child and helping ensure the daycare makes necessary changes to keep all children safe.

Contact The Button Law Firm

Our team is dedicated to making sure daycares live up to their legal and moral responsibility to keep kids safe, on the playground, in the classroom, and especially on the road. If your child was involved in a daycare van or bus wreck, call us at (214) 699-4409, email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or fill out our contact form to get started. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and help you take the next steps toward protecting your family.