# Chicago Bus Accident Lawyer | Free Consultation **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. Why You Need a Bus Accident Attorney in Chicago 2. Types of Injuries That Warrant Legal Representation 3. Let Us Review Your Bus Accident Injury Claim 4. What You Need to Know About Filing a Claim Against CTA 5. Damages You Can Recover in a Bus Accident 6. Request a Free Consultation from Our Chicago Bus Accident Attorney  Riding the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) through the city should be simple and safe. When you suffer an injury due to the negligence of others, recovering your damages is not that easy. At Postman Law, our **bus accident lawyer in Chicago** is an advocate for victims. We fight to make sure you receive fair compensation for all losses you have. Request a free consultation today with a [Chicago personal injury lawyer](https://www.postmanlaw.com/chicago-il/personal-injury-lawyer/). We have helped over 1.4 million clients. ## Why You Need a Bus Accident Attorney in Chicago Riding the CTA to Hyde Park, Cottage Grove, or down King Drive is faster than walking and often less frustrating than driving and searching for parking. With over 120 lines running about 1,500 miles through and around the city, the CTA is a massive bus system and a critical part of getting around.  However, injuries happen often, and when they do, victims struggle to receive compensation for the losses owed to them. There are several reasons you need an attorney: - **Taking action against the city must be done quickly**. You must notify the city of your injuries and the incident and file a claim right away. Let us handle the process for you. - **Proving fault gets complicated**. Injuries can happen for many reasons, such as driver negligence or another passenger’s actions. Evidence, such as videos and photos, isn’t easy to get. Let us help you prove what happened. - **Third-party services**, such as school buses and private busing companies, act quickly to try to limit any compensation paid to you. We find out who is at fault and then seek fair compensation. A lawyer at our firm can help you understand your rights and the state’s laws. We charge you nothing upfront for our legal services. You only pay us when we win your case. For these reasons, speak to Postman Law about your accident before you settle a claim. For a free legal consultation with a bus accident lawyer serving Chicago, call [844-767-8626](tel:+18447678626) ## Types of Injuries That Warrant Legal Representation Our attorney works with victims of all types of injuries and losses. If you have any of these injuries, you deserve legal representation, especially when taking on claims against a city-run organization: - Traumatic brain injuries, often from strikes to the head or falls - Broken bones from tripping or being struck by a bus - Spinal cord injuries, including those stemming from being hit by a bus - Seatbelt-related injuries due to safety issues - Internal organ damage and bleeding from blunt force trauma - Fatal injuries resulting from any injury caused by a bus driver, company, or other party Those with serious injuries often have significant claims. Insurance companies are quick to write off your claims or to try to settle fast for too little. These injuries often require ongoing medical care and support for your future. Avoid settling your case until you know what all of your losses are. We can help. Chicago Bus Accident Lawyer Near Me [844-767-8626](tel:+18447678626) ## Let Us Review Your Bus Accident Injury Claim We believe in providing you with answers and guidance based on our years of experience. We know the law and your rights. When you contact us for a free case review, we will review all the details of your case to determine who is at fault. This could be: - A bus driver speeding or driving under the influence - A bus company that fails to hire a trained, licensed, and safe driver - A government agency that failed to maintain the bus fleet - Private companies that employed a known reckless driver - A technician or manufacturer that failed to maintain the vehicle to the expected level of safety We gather evidence from all available sources, including driver dash cameras, black box data, vehicle repair records, witness statements, and accident reconstruction. We use these details to reconstruct what happened and clearly show who is at fault. In cases against the city or other government organizations, this process needs to happen quickly. Expect our experience to work in your favor. Browse our [FAQs](https://www.postmanlaw.com/faqs/) to learn more about bus accidents. [Click to contact](/contact/) our Personal Injury Lawyers in Chicago today ## What You Need to Know About Filing a Claim Against CTA Numerous bus companies and services operate throughout Chicago, with CTA being the largest. As a public government agency operating as a common carrier, CTA owes every passenger the highest duty of care. You must file a formal complaint for the losses you have with CTA within just one year of the date of the accident. That is half the time frame for a traditional personal injury lawsuit. The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act [(745 ILCS 10/)](https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ILCS/details?MajorTopic=&Chapter=&ActName=Local%20Governmental%20and%20Governmental%20Employees%20Tort%20Immunity%20Act.&ActID=2062&ChapterID=58&SeqStart=&&ChapAct=FullText) limits when a person can sue a public organization. However, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act excludes the CTA under [745 ILCS 10/2-101](https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/074500100K2-101.htm), which created the CTA. What does this really mean to you? The CTA cannot use tort immunity as a defense when its agency causes injury to riders or others in the community. You can bring a standard negligence claim against the organization, and you will win it if you can show that the CTA owed you a duty of care, failed in that duty of care, and caused an injury to you. Our legal team will help you tackle these accidents. ## Damages You Can Recover in a Bus Accident You can seek compensation for any losses you demonstrate stem directly from the accident. Most common examples include: - Medical bills from injuries you sustained - Lost wages for time you could not go to work because of your injuries - Pain and suffering During your case review with our team, we will review the specific damages available to you. Trust that we will be thorough in seeking full compensation for all of the losses you have. We want you to recover fully from this accident, and we will work diligently to make that possible. ## Request a Free Consultation from Our Chicago Bus Accident Attorney  Postman Law gets results. We have recovered over $3 billion in damages for over 1.4 million clients. That comes from knowledge, dedication, and fierce protection of our clients. Set up a **free consultation**with us now. Learn how our Chicago bus accident lawyer can help you get results. --- Source: https://www.postmanlaw.com/chicago-il/bus-accident-lawyer/