Bus Accident Attorney in Chicago and Illinois

If you have been injured in a bus accident, then you need to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced Chicago and Illinois bus accident attorney right away. Bus accidents can cause serious injuries and you need to ensure that you will receive full compensation for all of your damages. In addition, bus accidents can be complicated. Determining and proving negligence and holding each liable party accountable is difficult unless you have the 20 years of experience in Illinois tort law that our bus accident attorney team in Chicago does. Entities that may be responsible for your Chicago or Illinois bus accident are:

• The bus driver
• Another driver or motorist
• The bus company
• The bus owners
• The bus manufacturer
• In rare cases, a state or local government

Your bus accident injuries may occur because of a school bus, a charter bus, a public transport bus or a commercial bus. Every motor vehicle crash is different, and the best way to seek compensation will depend on the specific circumstances of your case. You will need the insight of Burger Law's trusted bus accident attorney in Chicago and Illinois. We will conduct a full investigation into your bus accident and the cause of your injuries and hold every liable party accountable. Every Chicago bus accident attorney at Burger Law has seen many different types of Illinois bus accident cases and know how to recover maximum compensation for our clients throughout Chicago and Illinois. When you hire Burger Law for your Illinois bus accident case, we start working on your case right away. We handle every aspect of your case, including:

• Gathering evidence, including:
• Surveillance
• Pictures from the scene
• Eyewitness testimony (thankfully, bus accidents tend to have numerous witnesses that can corroborate your claim)
• Obtaining and evaluating your medical records
• Acquiring bus maintenance logs
• Evaluating the bus "black box"
• Utilizing our network of Chicago and Illinois accident, medical and economic experts to determine fault and the full extent of your damages and how much they are worth
• Handling all communication, litigation and documentation
• Keeping you up to date on your case
• Settling your claim for maximum compensation
• Taking your case to trial when you do not receive a fair settlement offer

Burger Law is the highest-rated and most reviewed bus accident attorney team in the Midwest. If you have been injured in a bus accident, do not wait another moment. Contact Burger Law in Chicago immediately to take the first step in receiving justice and a full financial recovery.

What is Illinois Common Carrier Law in Bus Accidents?

Buses are considered common carriers. Common carriers transport people as a business, and can be either private companies like Greyhound or a public entity like the Chicago Transit Authority. If a common carrier transports passengers or goods across state lines, the Federal government regulates it through the Interstate Commerce Act, while the state government of Illinois regulates common carriers that do not leave the state. Other industries that are considered common carriers are:

• Airplanes
• Ferries and cruise ships
• Taxis
• Trains
• Trolleys

According to the Illinois Courts' jury instructions for civil cases, a common carrier "owes its passengers to use the highest degree of care," which is a higher responsibility than the standard reasonable care that typically applies to personal injury cases. This means there are special rules that apply to bus accidents, and you will need the help of an experienced and expert bus accident attorney like those at Burger Law in order to help you with your case.

Many common carriers are run by the government, and Illinois has very specific rules and procedures when making a claim against a governmental entity or municipality. ILCS Chapter 745 Section 10 states that any claim brought against a Chicago or Illinois public agency must be based on "willful and wanton" misconduct. If your bus accident injury was caused by a municipality or public employee's negligence, call the Chicago-based Illinois bus injury attorney at Burger Law immediately at 312-500-HURT. There is no time to wait.