The experienced bus accident attorneys of Passen & Powell know that the majority of accidents involving large commercial vehicles – buses as well as trucks – are caused by the larger vehicle. Whether through hours-of-service violations, poorly maintained equipment, or other problems, commercial truck and bus lines cause numerous accidents each week in the U.S…. Read More
This Month’s ‘Roadcheck’ Will Prevent Truck Accidents, Save Lives
Every June, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) sponsors a program known as “Roadcheck,” a series of roadside inspections designed to ensure that commercial vehicles (including trucks and buses) on the roads meet government safety standards. The Chicago truck accident attorneys of Passen & Powell applaud the efforts of the CVSA, and the lives that… Read More
CTA Bus Accident Injures 11 Passengers
According to recent news reports, eleven people — 10 bus passengers and the bus driver — were injured in a CTA bus accident on the southwest side of Chicago. The accident occurred around 7:30 am yesterday morning in the 2500-block of South Ashland. Reports indicate that the northbound No. X9 “Ashland Express” CTA bus jumped… Read More
Illinois Common Carrier Liability for Train and Bus Accidents
From January to April 2009, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has recorded 587 “train accidents” and 672 “highway-rail incidents”. The FRA defines a train accident as “an event involving ontrack rail equipment that results in monetary damage to the equipment and track above a certain threshold.” This would include a train derailment, such as the… Read More