
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 2011
Education: Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
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Kelly & Castagna
121 North Main Street3rd Floor
Bloomington, IL 61701 Visit website
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Laura A. Castagna is an attorney at Kelly & Castagna, a law firm in Bloomington, Illinois. She focuses on personal injury cases, including car accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, slip-and-fall incidents, wrongful death and product liability. Serving a 30-mile radius around Bloomington, she helps clients navigate the legal system and secure the compensation they deserve for their injuries or losses. She understands that clients often seek legal counsel during some of the most challenging times of their lives, following a significant injury or the death of a loved one.
In her practice, Ms. Castagna emphasizes the importance of treating clients with respect and care. She is aware of the tactics used by insurance companies to minimize the extent of injuries and is dedicated to protecting her clients from being misled or manipulated into accepting inadequate settlements. By spending time with clients and making sure they feel comfortable and confident, she builds trust and ensures that their rights and future are safeguarded.
Growing up on a farm in Toulon, Illinois, Ms. Castagna's diverse experiences have shaped her ability to relate to clients and enhance her legal practice. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University, a master’s from the University of Illinois Springfield and a Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law.
Since her admission to the Illinois Bar in 2011 and the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois in 2015, Ms. Castagna has been actively involved in the legal community, contributing to the Illinois State Bar Association and serving on the board of directors for the Illinois Bar Foundation.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Health CareFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Health & Health Care Law, Hospital Law, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Nursing Home, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Social Security, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Health Care
First Admitted: 2011, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://injurylawbloomington.com/laura-a-castagna-injury-law...
- Illinois, 2011
- Board of Directors for the Illinois Bar Foundation
- Illinois State Bar Association
- United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, 2015
- University of Illinois Springfield, Master’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University
- “Clanton v. Oakbrook Healthcare” Tort Trends; ISBA, February, 2023
- “Third District Explores Foundational Pitfalls and the Prejudicial Effect of Demonstrative Evidence,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (September 2014) (co-author)
- “Strict Application of Supreme Court Rule 191(a) Trips Up Litigants on Appeal,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (April 2016) (co-author)
- “Ghosts of the Past: Legal Relics Lurking in the Civil Justice System,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (November 2016) (co-author)
- “Carlson v. Jerousek: Second District Finds Right to Privacy Outweighs Needs of Civil Discovery,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (February 2018) (co-author)
- “Five Things to Know About Remittitur and Additur,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (January 2019) (co-author)
- Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases: “Punitive Damages: Plaintiff’s Perspective”, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, (2021)
- Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases: “Damages in a Wrongful Death Case: Plaintiff’s Perspective”, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, (2012), (2016) (2021) (co-author)
- “For the First Time, the Majority of the Illinois Supreme Court is Held by Women.” Catalyst; ISBA, January, 2023
Office location for Laura A. Castagna
121 North Main Street
3rd Floor
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-425-2450
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