Motorcyclist Injured In Caseyville School Bus Accident

Bus Accident - October 11, 2024

Investigation Underway After Caseyville School Bus Accident Injured Motorcyclist By Illinois Route 157 and California Drive

CASEYVILLE, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2024) – A motorcyclist was injured in a Caseyville school bus accident near the intersection of Illinois Route 157 and California Drive.

St. Clair County officials are saying that the incident took place on Tuesday. A motorcyclist and a school bus were involved in a collision under uncertain conditions.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. A full investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Illinois School Bus Accidents

Motorcycles are uniquely vulnerable to car accidents. They lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are more likely to be overlooked. According to the National Safety Council, “Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.7% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 14.6% of all traffic fatalities and 3.5% of all injuries in 2022.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid hitting motorcyclists.

• Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
• Drivers should use their turn signals to let other drivers know of their intentions.
• Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy traffic.

Bus drivers are considered “common carriers” and are held to high standards in terms of safety. Many bus drivers fail to check their blind spots before making turns. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-902), any person intending to turn left must first yield the right of way to any vehicle traveling from the opposite direction that is close enough so as to pose a hazard. If a school bus driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a motorcyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any school bus accident.

• Medical records should be preserved.
• Surveillance footage should be sought.
• The police report should be reviewed.
• An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.

When a school bus driver is involved in a collision, their employer could be held at fault. Generally speaking, employers are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. 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 can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Caseyville School Bus Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this Caseyville school bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our sincere hope that the victim will be able to make a full recovery.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Caseyville school bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of school bus accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just 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.