Four People Injured In Alexander County School Bus Accident on State Route 3

Bus Accident - February 13, 2023

Several People Injured In Ware Collision Between Semi-Truck and School Bus Along State Route 3 By The Line Between Union County and Alexander County

Four People Injured In Alexander County School Bus Accident on State Route 3

ALEXANDER COUNTY, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) – At least four people were injured in an Alexander County school bus accident with a semi-truck on State Route 3.

Alexander County officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:00 p.m. on Monday. A school bus was involved in a collision with a semi-truck and two other vehicles under uncertain conditions.

The school bus involved in the collision was from the Shawnee School District. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims.

A total of four people were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.

Liability For Alexander County Truck Accidents

There are many different factors that could contribute to a semi-truck accident. According to the FMCSA, “Elements that influence the occurrence of a crash may take place hours, days, or months before the crash. They include driver training and experience, vehicle design and manufacture, highway condition and traffic signaling, and weather conditions.” There are many steps that truck drivers should take in order to prevent collisions.

  • Truck drivers should be well rested before the start of their shift.
  • Truck drivers should use commercial GPS software.
  • Truck driver should slow down during periods of inclement weather.

School buses are considered common carriers under the Common Carrier Liability Act (740 ILCS 25/). They must operate with the highest degree of care and the vigilance of a very cautious person. Many school bus collisions occur when bus drivers make unsafe maneuvers or lose control of their vehicle. It is extremely important that all evidence is properly preserved after any collision in order to determine negligence.

  • Surveillance footage should be sought.
  • Medical records should be preserved.
  • Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
  • A thorough investigation should be conducted.

Many victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries. These injuries may not be immediately apparent for some time after any collision. Any person that is injured in a bus accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, bus companies and truck companies will often do everything that they can to deny liability for any collision.

Investigating An Illinois School Bus Accident

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Alexander County school bus accident. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened. Someone could have easily died.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Illinois school bus accident? Our team of bus accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.