4 Injured In Chicago School Bus Crash With Semi-Truck
Truck Accident - October 23, 2024
Semi-Truck Involved In Chicago Collision With School Bus Near Illinois 137 and US Route 41
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 23, 2024) – A school bus and semi-truck were involved in a collision in the North Suburbs of Chicago near IL 137 and US Route 41.
Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place around 4:15 a.m. on Sunday. A school bus rear-ended a semi-truck for unknown reasons.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. A total of four people were taken to the hospital in order to receive care.
Liability For Cook County School Bus Accidents
Many people are killed or seriously injured every year in collisions involving school buses. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2022, 5,837 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, an 1.8% increase from 2021 and a 49% increase in the last 10 years. The involvement rate per 100 million large-truck miles traveled is up 3% from 2021, and up 24% in the last 10 years.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to an accident.
- Drivers of commercial vehicles may be fatigued.
- Drivers of commercial vehicles may be distracted by their phones.
- Drivers of commercial vehicles may make unsafe turns on the roadway.
School buses are considered common carriers. They are held to strict safety standards set forth in the Common Carrier Liability Act (740 ILCS 25/). Bus drivers must exercise the utmost care in order to avoid collisions. If a school bus driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of school bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
It can be hard to know where to begin after any school bus accident. Many victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for some time after a collision. This is why it is so important for accident victims to seek medical support as early as possible. Any person injured in a school bus accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A school bus accident attorney is here to answer any questions that you may have.
Investigating Cook County School Bus Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Chicago school bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been in a Chicago school bus accident? Our team of bus accident attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
