One Hospitalized After School Bus Crash on Old Springville Rd in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL (November 11, 2026) – One person was injured in a crash involving a private school bus and a passenger car on Tuesday morning, November 10, in Birmingham.

The collision occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Old Springville Road and Edwards Lake Road near Huffman High School. The passenger car sustained heavy damage, while the Banks Academy bus had visible damage to its front end.

According to Birmingham Fire and Rescue, one person was taken to UAB Hospital for treatment. The person's identity and medical status have not been released.

We hope everyone involved in the wreck recovers fully and quickly.

What to Know About Injury Claims After a School Bus Crash in Birmingham, AL

After a crash involving a school bus in Birmingham, AL, injured people may seek compensation from a driver or other party whose negligence contributed to the collision. Their legal options depend on how the crash occurred, who was responsible, and whether a government entity was involved.

Determining liability is an important starting point.

Potentially responsible parties may include the passenger vehicle driver, bus driver, bus owner, or another party whose actions contributed to the crash. Vehicle damage, witness accounts, photographs, traffic camera footage, and the official crash report can help establish what happened.

Once potential liability is identified, available insurance coverage should also be reviewed. If a private school bus is involved, the owner's insurance may cover certain losses. Injured occupants may also have benefits through their own auto insurance policies, depending on the circumstances.

The severity of the injuries and resulting losses will also affect a claim. Recoverable damages may include hospital bills, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, future treatment costs, and pain and suffering. Medical records, receipts, employment documents, and treatment records can help establish these losses.

Alabama's contributory negligence rule is another important consideration. If an injured person is found to have contributed to the crash through negligence, they may be barred from recovering compensation under the state's traditional rule.

Finally, injured people should be mindful of filing deadlines. Alabama generally allows two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, although exceptions may apply.

At Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey, we assist crash victims across Alabama with their cases. 

Do you have questions after a bus crash in Alabama? You can contact Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey at 205-349-2009 to speak with our Alabama personal injury lawyer today.

Notes: Our writers relied on secondary sources to create this article. Our staff has not independently verified all of the circumstances surrounding this accident; therefore, if you find any incorrect information, please contact Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey, LLP immediately so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post may be deleted upon request.

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