Knoxville, TN (November 7, 2025) - A student at Bearden Middle School has been injured after being struck by a school bus. Witnesses say the bus had no students on board at the time and was moving slowly. The student was taken to East Tennessee Children's Hospital for treatment for a possible broken wrist. The incident happened at around 8.30 am on Friday, November 7, 2025, on Francis Road, just outside the school. Knoxville Police Department says the bus driver will not be cited or charged in connection with the incident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Knoxville, TN
Did you know that a car accident lawyer in Knoxville, TN, can also represent you if you are a pedestrian injured in an accident? Knoxville has seen a steady increase in pedestrian fatalities over the past decade, a trend often attributed to a lack of adequate pedestrian infrastructure, such as sidewalks and crossings. Although this school bus accident seems to be an unfortunate misjudgement from both parties, most of the pedestrian accidents we see as a car accident lawyer in Knoxville, TN, stem from drivers failing to yield when turning—especially left turns and U-turns.
If you are a pedestrian who has been struck by a vehicle and injured, you may be eligible to claim compensation, as long as someone else can be proved at fault. A driver may be found negligent if they run a red light, fail to yield, speed, or drive while distracted. In some cases, you may also be able to claim against a property owner or the city if crosswalks are obstructed or there is a lack of signage at crossings. If you would like to discuss a potential claim, Butler, Vines & Babb can help. Call us on 865-637-3531 or email intake@bvblaw.com to book a consultation.