Chicago, IL (November 1, 2020) – A collision involving a Chicago Transit Authority bus on Saturday, October 31, left three people injured.
The collision reportedly involved a bus and a sport-utility vehicle in the West Englewood area of Chicago. The crash reportedly occurred near the intersection of 69th Street and Honore Street at around 1 a.m. that morning. The front-end of the SUV was in pieces following the collision.
Three occupants of the bus were transported to a nearby medical facility for the treatment of sustained injuries. The cause of the crash has not been reported at this time. No charges have been filed.
An ongoing investigation into the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Bus Accidents in Chicago
All drivers are vulnerable to being involved in a serious collision, even those tasked with transporting passengers for a living. An estimated 63,000 buses of all kinds are involved in crashes each year across the United States. On average, 14,000 bus collisions across the country result in injuries, and more than 325 bus crashes result in fatal injuries. Nearly 50 people are killed on average.
What you do the moments after a Chicago bus accident is of critical importance, and injured victims have to make sure that they make the right decisions in order to recover the full value of their injury claim. Many crash victims are unsure of how to get the compensation they need to recover after a serious car accident in Illinois, and this can leave them feeling alone and confused. In some cases, injured parties can consult with a qualified Chicago personal injury attorney to discuss their next steps to take to pursue a claim and recover deserved compensation.
When you or a loved one is injured, it is extremely serious, and action must be taken immediately. At Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd., we understand the claim process and how crucial it is for our clients, and it forms our entire approach. Our legal team will fight to make sure that you earn the compensation you deserve after being seriously injured in an Illinois car crash. If you have been unfairly injured in a Chicago bus accident, contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 to discuss your case today.
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