Two Adults Hospitalized After School Bus Crash on I-4 in Osceola County; Students Uninjured

A crash involving a school bus caused significant traffic delays Wednesday morning on Interstate 4 in Osceola County, sending two adults to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Troopers said the collision occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-4 between State Road 429 and World Drive. Authorities confirmed that children were on board the school bus at the time of the crash, but none of the students were injured.

Two adults involved in the incident were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Eastbound traffic was restricted to the two right lanes while emergency crews worked the scene, leading to heavy delays in the ChampionsGate area. The crash remains under investigation.

Although school buses are among the safest forms of transportation for children, collisions involving large vehicles on high-speed highways can still present serious risks.

Common factors examined in school bus crashes include:

• Driver distraction or inattention
• Unsafe lane changes or following too closely
• Speed relative to traffic conditions
• Mechanical issues
• Traffic congestion during peak travel hours

Even when students escape injury, crashes involving buses can result in harm to other motorists and raise questions about roadway safety and vehicle operation.

Legal Options After a Bus-Related Crash in Florida

Adults injured in a crash involving a school bus may have legal options depending on how the incident occurred. Potential claims may involve:

• Negligence by another driver
• Bus operator error
• Vehicle maintenance issues
• Roadway hazards

In Florida, injured individuals may seek compensation for:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Follow-up care and rehabilitation
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering

Florida applies a modified comparative negligence standard (§768.81), meaning fault is allocated among the parties involved. Liability depends on the specific facts uncovered during the investigation.

Law enforcement investigations determine how a crash occurred and whether traffic laws were violated. They do not pursue civil recovery for injured individuals.

An independent legal investigation may review:

• Vehicle damage and crash reconstruction
• Traffic flow and roadway conditions
• Driver actions leading up to the crash
• Maintenance and inspection records
• Witness statements and surveillance footage

Preserving evidence early is important in multi-vehicle or commercial vehicle collisions.

Representation After Serious Vehicle Collisions

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent individuals injured in serious motor vehicle crashes throughout Florida, including collisions involving buses and commercial vehicles.

We understand how disruptive and stressful crash injuries can be. Our firm intentionally limits its caseload so clients work directly with experienced attorneys—not case managers—and we are prepared to investigate complex liability issues.

Our firm can help by:

• Conducting an independent investigation
• Identifying all responsible parties
• Handling communications with insurers
• Pursuing full compensation under Florida law

There are no upfront costs. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

📞 If you were injured in a crash involving a school bus or any serious collision in Osceola County or elsewhere in Florida, contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer for a free, confidential consultation.