Scooter Rider Injured In Aurora Bus Accident By Farnsworth Avenue and Molitor Road
Bus Accident - April 28, 2023
Scooter Rider Seriously Injured In Aurora Bus Collision By The Intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Molitor Road
AURORA, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2023) – A scooter rider was seriously injured in an Aurora bus accident by the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Molitor Road.
DuPage County officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:42 p.m. on Thursday. A scooter rider was heading down the road when he was hit by a bus under uncertain conditions.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The scooter rider was taken to the hospital with a severe arm injury.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Aurora Bus Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously 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.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to any bus accident.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Vehicle system failures
Buses are considered “common carriers” and are held to strict safety standards set forth in the Common Carrier Liability Act (740 ILCS 25/). To that end, bus drivers must constantly scan the road ahead of them and slow down in order to avoid hitting any pedestrian or bicyclist. If a bus driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting someone, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.
Depending on the facts of any case, the company that manufactured an electric scooter could be liable for an accident. Companies must create products that are reasonably safe. They must also properly warn customers about the non-obvious dangers associated with the use of their products. There are a number of defects with scooters that could contribute to a crash.
- The accelerator on a scooter could become stuck.
- The brakes on a scooter could give out.
- The stem of a scooter could collapse.
It can be hard to know where to begin after any bus accident. It is common for victims to suffer very serious injuries. They may need to take time off of work for extended periods. Any person that is injured in a scooter accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
Investigating An Illinois Bus Accident
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the person injured in this Aurora bus accident. It is our sincere hope that the victim will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Aurora bus accident? Our team of scooter accident attorneys are here for 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 after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
