Jerry F. Costello III

Jerry F. Costello III is a personal injury attorney in Belleville, Illinois, representing people injured by negligence or harmed while working. His litigation practice covers car and truck accidents, workers’ compensation claims, construction accidents, and wrongful death matters. Jerry pursues compensation for injured clients and families confronting the effects of serious accidents. His work centers on evaluating the circumstances of an injury and presenting the legal basis for recovering damages or workers’ compensation benefits.

Jerry earned a B.S. in Finance from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2015, followed by a J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2018. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2019. His finance education complements his legal training when reviewing the economic impact of injuries, including missed earnings and accident-related expenses. His preparation also informs his attention to the evidence and procedural requirements involved in contested claims.

Jerry brings personal experience in labor-intensive industries to his representation of injured workers. This background gives him firsthand familiarity with the physical demands of work and the disruption that an injury can cause. His matters include claims arising from jobsite incidents and construction accidents, as well as traffic collisions involving trucks and other vehicles. The claims he handles can affect both a worker’s ability to earn income and a family’s immediate financial needs. He also represents families in wrongful death actions when negligence has resulted in a loved one’s death.

Jerry F. Costello III devotes his entire legal practice to litigation. He works to protect clients’ rights when an insurer, employer, or opposing party disputes responsibility or the amount of compensation sought. His approach combines knowledge of physically demanding workplaces with a focus on the losses an accident creates for an individual or family. Through personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, Jerry advocates for the financial recovery available under Illinois law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bonifield & Rosenstengel. P.C.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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