Two Injured In Mundelein School Bus Accident
Bus Accident - September 23, 2024
Investigation Underway After Multiple People Injured In Mundelein School Bus Accident By Erhart Road and Fremont Center Road
MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2024) – At least two people were injured in a Mundelein school bus accident by the intersection of Erhart Road and Fremont Center Road.
Lake County officials are saying that the incident took place on Tuesday morning. A school bus was involved in a crash with two passenger vehicles.
Photos of the accident site showed all three vehicles with major injuries. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims.
At least two people were injured in the crash. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Lake County School Bus Accidents
School buses tend to be very safe for passengers. But they can be quite dangerous for pedestrians and those in passenger vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, “Of the people injured in school bus-related crashes from 2011 to 2020, about 33% were school bus passengers, 8% were school bus drivers, and 54% were occupants of other vehicles. The remainder were pedestrians, pedalcyclists, and other or unknown.” Bus drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid collisions.
- Bus drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Bus drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
- Bus drivers should use their horns when necessary.
Bus drivers must exercise a great deal of care in order to avoid causing accidents. Many bus collisions involve drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-902), any person intending to turn left must first yield the right of way to any vehicle traveling from the opposite direction that is close enough so as to pose a hazard. If a driver makes a dangerous turn, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
It can be hard to know what to do after any collision with a school bus. Victims are often left without a functional vehicle. They may also need to contend with major injuries that impact their ability to work. Any person injured in a school bus accident may have legal recourse 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 Mundelein School Bus Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of those injured in this Mundelein school bus accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable crash that should have never taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Mundelein school bus accident? Our team of bus accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held accountable for their actions. 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.
