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Check yourself and others for injuries. Call 911 right away. Move to a safe spot if you can. Take pictures of the cars, the road, and any visible injuries. Get the other driver’s name, phone number, and insurance information. Ask witnesses for their contact details. Never say you caused the accident. Then call Costa Ivone so we can start protecting your rights.
Absolutely. Many soft tissue injuries like whiplash do not show up right away. Adrenaline after a crash can mask pain. Illinois law allows you to seek compensation even if symptoms appear later. The key is to see a doctor as soon as you notice pain and tell them about the accident. Costa Ivone will connect your delayed symptoms to the crash using medical records and expert opinions. Do not let an insurance adjuster convince you that a “minor” accident means minor injuries.
Yes. Pedestrians hit by cars have the same rights as drivers. Illinois law gives pedestrians the right‑of‑way in crosswalks. If a driver failed to yield or was speeding, they are clearly at fault. Even if you were not in a crosswalk, you may still recover compensation, though your percentage of fault could be higher. Costa Ivone has handled many pedestrian accident cases in Cicero and knows how to prove driver negligence.
Cicero police officers respond to most injury crashes. They will create a report that includes the date, time, location, involved parties, and any citations. That report is key evidence. But officers sometimes miss details or make mistakes. We request a copy of the report and review it carefully. If we find errors or missing information, we gather our own evidence to correct the record and strengthen your claim.
That is a common problem in Cicero and the rest of Illinois. You can still seek compensation through your own uninsured motorist coverage. Illinois law requires every auto policy to offer this protection. Many people do not know they have it. Costa Ivone will check your policy and file a claim under your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage so you are not left paying the bills yourself.
Yes. Cicero has several high‑risk intersections, especially along Cicero Avenue and near the I‑55 ramps. Frequent stop‑and‑go traffic, lane changes, and drivers rushing through yellow lights lead to many crashes. If you were hurt at a known problem intersection, that fact can help your case. Costa Ivone knows the local roads and can show how intersection design or traffic patterns played a role in your accident.
