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A city bus follows a different set of rules than the car next to it at a red light, and so does the law that governs a crash involving one. A bus accident lawyer at Costa Ivone sorts through those layered rules every day. We put that knowledge to work for anyone hurt by a bus in Chicago.
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Did a CTA bus, Pace bus, or private charter leave you injured somewhere in Chicago? Figuring out who’s actually liable gets complicated fast when a government agency or a large transit company is involved. You shouldn’t have to untangle that on your own. A bus accident lawyer knows the specific rules and deadlines tied to these cases and can move quickly to protect your claim.
At Costa Ivone, our attorneys take on transit agencies and bus operators without hesitation. Call us at (708) 816-2621 or send us a message about your accident, and we’ll walk you through your next steps.
Not every bus on Chicago’s streets operates under the same liability rules. CTA buses, Pace suburban routes, school buses, and private charter or intercity buses each fall under a different legal framework, and knowing which one applies shapes an entire case from the start.
Buses also fall under something called the common carrier doctrine. This legal principle holds that any company transporting passengers for a fee owes those passengers a heightened duty of care, well beyond what an ordinary driver owes to others on the road. A bus operator who fails to meet that elevated standard opens itself up to liability in situations a regular motorist wouldn’t face.
Bus accidents reach well beyond the people riding inside. Injuries can happen to:
The path a claim takes depends heavily on who got hurt and which type of bus caused it. A passenger injured on a CTA bus follows a different process than a pedestrian hit by a private charter, and a school bus accident brings its own set of rules tied to the district or contractor running the vehicle. Pedestrians hurt in these incidents often share overlap with cases our pedestrian accident attorneys handle, since liability frequently comes down to similar questions about driver attentiveness and right-of-way.
Filing a claim against a government-operated transit agency comes with obstacles a standard injury case doesn’t have. The Illinois Tort Immunity Act governs claims against public entities like the CTA and Pace, and it typically shortens the window for filing a notice of claim well below the standard personal injury deadline. Missing that shortened window can end a claim before it gets started, which makes early legal help especially valuable. Our attorneys move fast to file the required notices and protect a client’s right to pursue a public transit agency.
Building a solid bus accident claim leans on documentation most people never think to request, including:
Liability can extend to more than one party depending on what caused the crash. The driver, the transit agency or private bus company, a maintenance contractor, or even the bus manufacturer might all carry some share of responsibility. For example, a mechanical failure traced to a skipped inspection shifts some liability to whoever handled the vehicle’s maintenance.
Here’s what sets our approach apart:
A bus accident that ends in a fatality brings its own set of legal questions, and families in that situation can learn more about how our attorneys approach these cases.
Anthony L. Ivone, co-founder of Costa Ivone, LLC, is an expert in personal injury law. Known for his aggressive representation and compassionate client care, Iván…
Jordan R. Browen has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of injured workers and has successfully litigated numerous personal injury cases in Elgin.co-founder of Co…
Julio A. Costa is a co-founder of Costa Ivone, LLC, bringing a wealth of experience to the firm. He specializes in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases…
Stefani Perez focuses her practice on representing injured individuals, including those with personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. She provides diligent and focuse…
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