19 Injured In McHenry County Prisoner Transport Bus Accident
Bus Accident - September 8, 2024
19 Hospitalized After McHenry County Prisoner Transport Bus Accident With SUV In Hainesville
HAINSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA (September 8, 2024) – At least 19 people were injured in Hainsville after a McHenry County prisoner transport bus collided with an SUV.
McHenry County officials are saying that the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon. The prison transport bus collided with the SUV on Route 120.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. At least 19 people were hospitalized, including 16 prisoners on the bus.
A full investigation into the cause of the bus crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For McHenry County Bus Accidents
Thousands of people are injured every year in bus accidents. According to The Journalist’s Resource, “on average, about 63,000 buses [of all kinds] are involved in an accident each year; about 14,000 result in an injured person, and 325 result in a fatal injury. About 50 passengers (including the driver) are killed, on average, in a given year.” There are a number of reasons that buses can be particularly dangerous for those in smaller vehicles.
- Buses have large blind spots that may obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Buses have a wide turning radius and are much more likely to be involved in side-impact collisions.
- Buses weigh substantially more than other vehicles and are dangerous at low speeds.
Buses are considered common carriers, and their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many bus collisions involve drivers who are speeding. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-601), all drivers must not operate their vehicles at a speed greater than what would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
Depending on the facts of any case, liability for any bus accident could extend beyond any driver. The company or municipal entity that operated a bus could be held at faulty. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously 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 bus accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Hainsville Bus Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Hainsville 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 injured in a Hainsville bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of bus accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they deserve. 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.
