What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice in Illinois
When medical treatment goes wrong, the consequences can change a life in an instant. In Illinois, patients have the right to hold negligent providers accountable, but doing so isn’t simple. An Illinois medical malpractice lawyer can guide you through strict deadlines, complex rules, and the challenges of proving your case. At Costa Ivone, we help […]
Strict Product Liability in Illinois
Most personal-injury lawsuits, such as those involving car accidents, involve a plaintiff’s allegation that the defendant behaved negligently, causing an injury to the plaintiff. But in some personal-injury cases—namely, those relating to injuries caused by dangerous or defective products—courts don’t require plaintiffs to prove that the defendant was negligent. Instead, these sorts of cases are […]
Why Workers’ Compensation Differs from Personal-Injury Claims
We have previously written about how workers’ compensation claims differ from personal-injury claims in Illinois. Three of the biggest differences are that: An injured worker doesn’t have to prove that his or her employer was at fault in causing the employee’s injury. In a personal-injury case in Chicago, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Illinois Personal Injury Cases
These days, relatively few legal disputes are resolved by going to trial. The clear majority are resolved outside of the courtroom as a result of what’s known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR is actually a broad class of strategies for avoiding trial, but the most common forms of ADR are negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. […]
Can You Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Illinois?
A sudden injury at work can change everything. One day you’re doing your job, and the next you’re dealing with medical bills, missed shifts, and uncertainty about your future. It’s even worse when the fear of losing your job keeps you from reporting your injury. Can someone be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim […]