11 Injured In West Chatham, Chicago Bus Accident
Bus Accident - July 14, 2024
Cook County Officials Investigating West Chatham Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accident By 76th Street and South Lafayette
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2024) – At least 11 people were injured in a West Chatham, Chicago bus accident near the intersection of 76th Street and South Lafayette.
Chicago police officials are saying that the incident took place on Tuesday. A CTA bus filled with passengers was involved in a collision.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. The victims were transported to various hospitals across Chicago.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time. This accident comes around a month after another CTA bus accident in Chatham that injured 13 people.
Liability For Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accidents
Accidents involving Chicago Transit Authority buses remain alarmingly common. According to ABC 7, “For CTA buses, that crash factor is 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.” Bus companies should take a number of measures in order to avoid bus accidents.
- Bus companies should ensure that all of their drivers are well trained.
- Buses should be regularly inspected and properly maintained.
- Bus companies should eliminate as many left-turns from their routes as possible.
Public buses are considered “common carriers” under the Common Carrier Liability Act (740 ILCS 25/). Their drivers must operate with an abundance of caution in order to avoid collisions. This includes slowing down in order to avoid hitting pedestrians and other vehicles. If a bus driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.
When a bus driver causes a collision, their employer could be held at fault. This could include a private company or a municipal entity like Chicago that operates a bus agency. In general, 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. This would include instances where a bus driver was transporting passengers. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Bus accidents are typically complex events. They tend to involve several factors, including poor weather, speeding, and safety violations. It is important that accident victims understand that they do have rights after any incident. They may be able to seek some level of accountability through a civil claim. A bus accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Chicago Transit Authority Bus Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Chicago Transit Authority bus accident in Chatham. 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 took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Chicago Transit Authority bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. 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.
