Illinois Concussion Safety
According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4 million Americans suffer a concussion while participating in sports or recreational activities each year. But concussions don’t only occur in sports—they are also commonly seen in car accidents and other circumstances involving a blow to the head or body. Although […]
On Being Selected for the 2018 National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
Julio Costa and Anthony Ivone just announced their selection to be members of the 2018 National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 under 40.” This is an exciting yet humbling bit of news for us at Costa Ivone, LLC. The Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers under the age […]
We’ve Moved to the West Loop!
We just announced our move to the West Loop area of downtown Chicago. Why did we leave Berwyn? Don’t get us wrong. We love Berwyn. It’s just, we’ve been growing so much, the Berwyn office simply wasn’t big enough anymore. Also, the move places us closer to where many of our staff members live as […]
How Illinois Law Protects Pedestrians
During 2016, Illinois roadways were the site of 324,473 motor vehicle crashes. Of these, 8,053 involved pedestrians (including pedalcyclists—a category that includes occupants of non-motorized bicycles, unicycles, and tricycles). That means that around 2.5% of all automobile crashes in Illinois involved a pedestrian. But, understandably, pedestrians account for a disproportionate number of injuries and deaths […]
Fighting City Hall: Lawsuits Against the Government in Illinois
Lawsuits in Illinois are always complicated. Success requires a detailed knowledge of statutes, past court decisions, rules of procedure, rules of evidence, and more. But that’s just the beginning of the issues that confront individuals who wish to sue the government for personal injuries that it has caused. That’s because in Illinois, as elsewhere, a […]