Chicago Bus Accident Attorneys

Buses are a common sight in Chicago as many commuters choose public transportation or private bus services to avoid the hassles of driving and parking their own cars.  However, bus accidents happen all too frequently, causing serious injuries to passengers and other Chicago road users, including motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

If you or a loved one has become seriously injured in a bus accident and you feel someone else is to blame, you may have questions about your legal rights to compensation. The experienced Chicago bus accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. can help. Contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. today for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.

Chicago Bus Accident Claims Depend on the Type of Bus Involved

Bus accidents can happen in a variety of circumstances, and innocent passengers can suffer serious injuries. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2009, 2,528 vehicles were involved in bus crashes, resulting in 608 injuries and eight fatalities. Sometimes those accidents involved school buses. In 2009, 133 school-age passengers were injured in bus accidents, as were 78 school bus drivers.

The bus attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. can represent you in an accident claim involving:

  • CTA buses
  • School buses
  • Pace suburban buses
  • Charter buses, including casino bus charters
  • Over-the-road bus lines, like Greyhound, Jefferson and MegaBus
  • Airport shuttle buses.

The type of bus involved in your accident will determine the type of claim we file on your behalf. Also, whether you  are a passenger or an employee of the bus company will impact the resulting claim. Many buses are considered common carriers, and their operators must have a commercial driver’s license and meet different safety standards than the driver of an ordinary passenger vehicle must.

School bus drivers and the companies that employ them are also held to certain minimum safety regulations and our attorneys understand how to determine which laws apply depending upon your specific situation.

Regardless of what kind of bus caused your accident, the attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. are experienced in dealing with bus carriers, school bus crashes, and the CTA – and we know how to prepare an effective case designed to recover damages for your injuries. You may be entitled to recover compensation including:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Property damage.

Contact Our Chicago Bus Accident Attorneys Today

For three decades, the bus accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented bus accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious bus accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.

We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients — over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago bus accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.