Can I Sue a Rideshare Company in Chicago?
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have increased in popularity throughout the United States, including the greater Chicago area. Many people find rideshare companies more convenient and affordable than traditional forms of public transportation. From an app on their smartphone, a person can view driver reviews, schedule a ride, and pay the driver. However, as […]
Pedestrians Deaths At Highest Rate in Decades – What is Causing the Increase?
In 1990, 6,482 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic-related accidents. Throughout the following two decades, the rate of pedestrian fatalities fell to a low of 4,109 in 2009. However, according to data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian traffic fatalities have been increasing since 2009. During the 10 years from 2008 through 2017, […]
Does Insurance Pay for a DUI Accident?
DUI accidents injure thousands of people and result in thousands of deaths each year in the United States. According to the Illinois DOT, approximately 31 percent of the 1,000 fatal crashes that occurred in 2016 involved alcohol. When a drunk driver causes an accident, that driver may be held liable for the injuries and damages […]
The Basics Of Hiring A Workers Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured in the workplace, a worker’s compensation lawyer can help you quickly recover your losses. But before you decide that you need to hire a lawyer, it’s important to know what they can do for you. At Costa Ivone, our Chicago worker’s compensation lawyers handle all types of workers compensation cases. […]
Chicago Medical Malpractice – Common Surgical Errors
Minor medical procedures really do not exist. Doctors may use the term “minor” to describe a medical procedure, but all surgical procedures have some level of risk of injury to the patient. Doctors cannot guarantee outcomes of surgery. Therefore, they are required to explain the dangers and risks associated with the surgery and obtained informed […]
