Woman Injured In South Side, Chicago CTA Bus Accident
Bus Accident - September 11, 2024
Investigation Underway After 41-Year-Old Woman Died In Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accident While Riding Motorcycle On South Western Avenue
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2024) – A female motorcyclist has tragically died in a Chicago Transit Authority bus accident along South Western Avenue.
Cook County officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:15 a.m. on Sunday. A woman was traveling northbound on a three-wheel motorcycle when it was hit by a bus also traveling northbound.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. She was taken to Christ Hospital with critical injuries.
Despite life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accidents
Bus accidents involving the Chicago Transit Authority are unfortunately very common. According to ABC 7, “For CTA buses, [there is a crash every 36 hours]. Every day and a half in Chicago, a city bus is involved in a crash and the I-Team discovered a surprising number of injuries in CTA accident reports.” There are a number of reasons that CTA buses can be particularly dangerous.
- Buses have large blind spots that may obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Buses have a high center of gravity, which makes them more susceptible to rollover collisions.
- Buses have a much wider turning radius than other vehicles.
Buses are considered common carriers, and their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many collisions are due to bus drivers that make unsafe lane changes. Pursuant to (625 ILCS 5/11-701), “a vehicle shall be driven in the right-hand lane available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction.” Victims of bus collisions tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
Depending on the facts of any case, liability for a bus accident could extend beyond any driver. A municipal agency like the Chicago Transit Authority could be liable for a collision. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. It is crucial that all evidence related to a fatal bus collision is properly preserved.
Investigating Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman who died in this CTA bus accident. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Do you need more information about a Chicago Transit Authority bus accident? Our team of roadway safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that their rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we may be able to assist you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
