School Bus Crash Causes Injuries in Chicago
On April 28, six students from Plainfield North High School in West Chicago were injured in a crash that involved two school buses and an automobile. The injured children were treated at Central DuPage Hospital for what were described as minor injuries. At the time of the accident, approximately 90 students were riding on the two school buses, on their way to watch a play.
A study published in the November 2006 issue of Pediatrics (the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics) concluded that the number of injuries to children riding in school buses had previously been significantly under-reported. According to the study, approximately 17,000 school bus-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms in the United States each year between 2001 and 2003. In older children, most of the injuries were to their lower extremities; however, in children younger than 10, more than half of the injuries treated were head injuries. Older children were far less likely to suffer a head injury. The conclusions of the study underscore the need for proper safety measures for children, especially young children, who travel on school buses.
If you or your child have been injured in a car accident and are concerned about your ability to be compensated for medical expenses, pain and suffering, or lost wages associated with the injury, you should consider a consultation with an experienced Chicago car accident attorney who would be able to evaluate the legal issues related to your circumstances.
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