Three Injured In Skokie School Bus Crash
Bus Accident - October 12, 2024
Multiple Injured After School Bus Crashed Into Home Near The Intersection of Howard Street and Lowell Avenue
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2024) – At least three people were injured in a Skokie school bus crash by the intersection of Howard Street and Lowell Avenue.
Cook County officials are saying that the collision took place around 1:22 p.m. on Friday. The school bus was heading down Howard Street when it crashed into the side of the home after a collision with another vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. The driver of the school bus and two other people in the other vehicle were taken to the hospital.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Cook County School Bus Accidents
Many people are seriously injured or killed in school bus accidents every year in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 104 people nationwide in 2022, down 3.7% compared to the 108 deaths in 2021, according to National Safety Council (NSC) tabulations of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).” There are a number of reasons that school buses can be particularly dangerous.
- School buses have a wide turning radius and are more likely to be involved in side impact collisions.
- School buses can weigh 10 times more than passenger vehicles.
- School buses have large blind spots that may obscure the presence of passenger vehicles.
School buses are considered common carriers under the law. Their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. A number of collisions are due to school bus drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-707), no person shall make a left turn or U-turn upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any school bus accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
School bus accidents are often complex events. The factors that contribute to any collision can take place hours, days, weeks, or months beforehand. It can be hard to know what to do after any collision. Many victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for some time. Any person that is injured in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim . A school bus accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Skokie School Bus Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the victims of this Skokie school bus crash. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be some accountability for what took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Skokie school bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to helping accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
