18 Hospitalized In Bus Crash

 Posted on November 29, 2012 in Personal Injury

Eighteen people had to be taken to hospitals when a traffic accident between a bus and a car took place in Calumet Park. A Pace bus collided with a car in south suburban Calumet Park on November 6, and eighteen people were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation, although none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening. The chtribune reported a story on the accident. A number 359 Pace bus for Robbins to South Kedzie was headed north when the bus collided with a car, according to Pace Spokesman Patrick Wilmot. The crash happened at Throop and 124^th streets Calumet Park Police Chief of Patrol Gerard Corrigan said the bus was turning right, and a car making a left turn hit the bus, causing minor damage to the bus. The incident took place around 12:50 p.m., and one of the headlights on the car was also broken in the collision. Wilmot, spokesman for Pace, said the bus was transporting 36 passengers at the time of the accident. Chief Corrigan said that the 18 people who were taken to hospitals seemed unharmed, but were taken for evaluation, because they requested it. Chicago sees car accidents on a daily basis, and sometimes people are seriously hurt. Even though the people in this crash were not seemingly hurt, it is good get evaluated. If you or a loved one are hurt in an accident that was not your fault, it is wise to contact a personal injury attorney. Your injuries might make you eligible for compensation, so do not hesitate. When you need a dedicated injury attorney in Illinois, contact our offices as soon as possible.