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## MARIO PALERMO

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Mario Palermo is the Founder and Lead Attorney at Palermo Law Group in Oak Brook, Illinois. For over 30 years, he has worked tirelessly to help injury victims and their families in their times of need. He is a seasoned authority on civil litigation, and also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Mr. Palermo has been named a “Leading Lawyer” by his peers in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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## [Why Acting Quickly After an Accident Can Make a Difference in Your Personal Injury Case](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/why-acting-quickly-after-an-accident-can-make-a-difference-in-your-personal-injury-case)

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- September 30, 2026
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Jun 09

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## [What Happens When a Medical Professional Takes Your Money and Just Disappears?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-medical-professional-takes-your-money-and-just-disappears)

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- June 9, 2026
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May 18

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## [Car Accident Injuries and Recovery: Illinois Legal Guide](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-injuries-recovery)

 The Real Cost of a Car Accident Isn’t Always Obvious Most people walk away from a car accident believing they were lucky. The ER clears them, the officer hands them a report, and adrenaline masks the pain. They go home thinking, I’ll probably be..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-injuries-recovery)

- May 18, 2026
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## [Spinal & Musculoskeletal Injuries After a Car Accident](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/spinal-musculoskeletal-injuries-car-accident)

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- May 11, 2026
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Nov 30

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## [Dog Bite Laws & Reporting in Illinois (Including Chicago)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/dog-bite-laws-reporting)

 Illinois has some of the strongest dog bite laws in the country.[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/dog-bite-laws-reporting)

- November 30, 2025
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Nov 30

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## [Do I Need a Lawyer for a Dog Bite? It Depends.](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-a-dog-bite)

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Nov 30

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## [What Happens After Reporting a Dog Bite](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/reporting-a-dog-bite)

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- November 30, 2025
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Nov 30

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## [The Role of Insurance in Dog Bite Injury Claims: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/insurance-dog-bite-injury-claims)

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- November 30, 2025
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Nov 30

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## [How Long Does Whiplash Last After a Car Accident?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/whiplash-last-after-car-accident)

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- November 30, 2025
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Nov 30

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## [Reasons to Pursue a Dog Bite Lawsuit in Illinois](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pursue-dog-bite-lawsuit-illinois)

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