One Person Injured In Chicago School Bus Accident on Interstate 290
Bus Accident - January 8, 2025
Field Trip to Enchanted Castle in Lombard, Chicago Ended in School Bus Accident on Interstate 290 Near Interstate 390
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (January 8, 2025) – At least one person was injured in Chicago after a school bus carrying 55 children was involved in a collision along Interstate 290.
Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place around 11:30 a.m. on Monday. A school bus was taking the children on a field trip to Enchanted Castle in suburban Lombard.
It remains unclear what led up to the crash or if another vehicle was involved. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims.
A shuttle van was also summoned in order to transport the children away from the scene. An investigation into the Chicago school bus accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Cook County School Bus Accidents
School buses are typically very safe for children. But they can be very dangerous for pedestrians and those in smaller vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 104 people nationwide in 2022, down 3.7% compared to the 108 deaths in 2021, according to National Safety Council (NSC) tabulations of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).” There are a number of factors that could contribute to any school bus accident.
- School buses have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- School buses have a wide turning radius, which can easily lead to side-impact collisions.
- School buses have a high center of gravity and are therefore more prone to rolling over.
School buses are considered common carriers in Illinois. Their drivers must operate with an abundance of caution in order to prevent collisions. Many collisions are due to dangerous lane changes. Pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-709, the driver of any vehicle shall not move from a single lane of traffic until that driver has first ascertained that such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. Victims of school bus collisions tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
If a school bus operator was working in some official capacity at the time of a crash, their employer could be held at fault. 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. Any person injured in a school bus collision may have legal recourse 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 Chicago Car Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the person injured in this Chicago school bus accident. It is our hope that they are able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Chicago school bus accident? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our team of school bus accident attorneys is here to help you. 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.
