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Claims against the CTA fall under the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, which generally requires a notice of claim to be filed within one year. It’s a shorter window than a standard personal injury deadline. Early legal help protects that timeline.
Getting medical attention comes first, even for injuries that seem minor. Reporting the incident, gathering witness contact information, and speaking with an attorney early all help protect a claim before evidence gets lost.
Yes. Most public buses aren’t equipped with seatbelts, and the absence of one doesn’t prevent a passenger from pursuing a claim after an accident.
Depending on the facts of the case, compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage, among other damages.
Liability can extend beyond the driver to the transit agency or bus company that employs them, particularly if inadequate training or a violation of safety protocols contributed to the crash.
A pedestrian struck by a bus can pursue a claim against the driver, the transit agency, or a private bus company, depending on the circumstances of the crash.
