Bus & Train Accidents
Trains and railways are common forms of transportation that many Chicago residents use daily, such as Pace busses, CTA busses and trains, and Metra trains. People can take busses and trains to travel across the country or to get around their city and surrounding suburbs in a timely fashion. We expect busses and trains to have regular maintenance and attentive workers so they get to their destination safely. But when the train engineer or bus driver acts negligently, by not paying attention or operating the train or bus while drowsy or tired, accidents can happen and passengers can get seriously injured.
If you have been injured in a bus or train accident, you may not know what to do next. But you can seek legal representation. The right attorney can make the difference between a favorable result and settling too early. The Chicago bus and train accident lawyers from Rundio Injury Law, can help you get the justice and answers you deserve. Rundio Injury Law has successfully handled significant cases against local bus and train operators, like Metra and the CTA, as well as national railroads. We are familiar with the issues and evidence in train and bus cases and we’re prepared to take up the challenge for you.
Train & Bus Accident Cases We Handle
Engineer/Driver Fatigue
Just like driving a car while fatigued or tired, it is dangerous to drive a commuter bus or commuter or freight train while fatigued or tired. Fatigued or tired driving can lead to disobeying traffic signals, speeding, and other dangerous driving that causes accidents. Passengers on trains and busses expect the train engineer and bus driver to be well-rested and to drive safely, so the passengers arrive at their destination safely.
Signal/Communication
Misinterpretations or failure to convey signals and communication could cause accidents. This is especially important with train crossing signals because they’re the barrier that keeps cars from being on the tracks and in the train’s path. Trains traveling at high speeds need more time to slow down when they brake, so the response to emergency situations isn’t as fast as slamming on the brakes in a car.
Buss Passenger Falls
There are policies that apply to bus drivers as to when they can move the bus after passengers get on and pay their fares. If the bus moves too soon, passengers may not be prepared and can fall and hurt themselves. This is one of the most common ways passengers on busses are injured.
Bus Collides With Pedestrian
Busses are large vehicles that drive differently than cars. Busses have more and larger blind spots than cars and are not able to slow or stop as quickly as cars which can lead to collisions with pedestrians. Busses also make wider turns and may encroach onto sidewalks and hit unsuspecting pedestrians as they turn.
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