frequently asked questions

Chicago CTA, Metra & PACE Injury Attorneys,
Illinois Bus & Train Accident Lawyers

Each day millions of Chicago commuters rely on the bus, train and subway / elevated system to get them to work or school. While train and bus accidents are statistically rare compared to car accidents, when they do occur, the results can be lethal.

Derailments, sudden stops, bad weather, poorly maintained or defective equipment, and driver or operator negligence or error can all lead to catastrophic injuries and death.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an Illinois or Chicago area bus or train accident, whether as a passenger, a pedestrian or the driver or passenger or a car or truck, you need the experience and knowledge of a seasoned personal injury attorney, such as the accident lawyers at Loren B. Siegel & Associates, LLC, to successfully collect the maximum injury compensation from the CTA, Metra, AmTrak, and other companies that may be negligent in a bus or rail accident.

Firm founder and Senior Partner Loren B. Siegel's 35 years of injury settlement and trial experience help position him as a highly effective litigator in cases involving public transportation divisions and their related companies and insurers. Under his leadership, our Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm aggressively and boldly pursues justice for injury victims. As adept negotiators and skilled trial attorneys, we do not hesitate taking a case to trial if doing so will lead to financial compensation for our clients.

We work thoroughly and aggressively to obtain the financial compensation our train and bus accident clients require for:

• Lost wages & future lost wages
• Medical treatment, including hospital, physician and physical therapy bills
• Pain & Suffering
• Loss of a Normal Life

In addition to wrongful death, train and bus accident injuries may include:

• Brain & Spinal Injuries
• Sprains, Fractures & Broken Bones
• Soft Tissue, Muscle & Nerve Damage
• Burns, Abrasions & Internal Injuries

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To maximize your settlement and best protect your interests, contact Loren B. Siegel & Associates at (312) 236-7555 after sustaining an injury in any transportation accident! Your first consultation is free—and you don't pay if you don't win your case! For your convenience, our personal injury and accident law office is located in downtown Chicago. Flexible appointment times are available.

School Bus Accidents

Thankfully, injuries from school bus accidents are rare in the U.S. Among the more than 20 million students who ride a school bus each day, there were only 9,000 school bus injuries in 2000. Causes of school bus injuries may include negligent drivers and bus companies, school districts, bad weather, and substandard bus maintenance and repair.

If your child has been in an accident involving a school bus, contact Loren B. Siegel & Associates, LLC. Our highly skilled attorneys can help you get the compensation you need to put your child on the road to a full physical and emotional recovery.