--- title: Personal Injury News | MARIO PALERMO (3) description: 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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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. Find me on: ### Recent Posts May 26 [![what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-has-an-accident](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(60).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-accident) ## [What Happens When a Truck Driver Has an Accident?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-accident) [read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-accident) - May 26, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-accident#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) May 23 [![illinois-slip-and-fall-laws](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%20(59).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/illinois-slip-and-fall-laws) ## [What You Should Know About Illinois Slip and Fall Laws](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/illinois-slip-and-fall-laws) [read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/illinois-slip-and-fall-laws) - May 23, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/illinois-slip-and-fall-laws#comments-listing) - [Personal Injury Law](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/personal-injury-law) May 16 [![fall-in-a-store](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/fall%20in%20store%20(1).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-slip-and-fall-in-a-store) ## [What Happens If You Slip and Fall In a Store?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-slip-and-fall-in-a-store) Slip and fall injuries might sound relatively minor until you start to factor in the various types and the long-term consequences. It’s all dependent on the severity of your injuries. Slip and fall accidents can lead to fractures across various..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-slip-and-fall-in-a-store) - May 16, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-slip-and-fall-in-a-store#comments-listing) - [Personal Injury Law](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/personal-injury-law) May 12 [![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/nursing%20homes.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/types-of-abuse-in-nursing-homes) ## [The Different Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/types-of-abuse-in-nursing-homes) [read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/types-of-abuse-in-nursing-homes) - May 12, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/types-of-abuse-in-nursing-homes#comments-listing) - [Personal Injury Law](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/personal-injury-law) May 05 [![airbag-burns](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(4).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/airbag-burns-car-crash-injuries) ## [Airbag Burns & Other Car Crash Injuries to Know About](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/airbag-burns-car-crash-injuries) While many car accident injuries are predictable—like whiplash or broken bones—others can be far less common and much harder to understand. In the chaos of a crash, unusual injuries can happen in an instant. Airbag-related injuries are a good..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/airbag-burns-car-crash-injuries) - May 5, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/airbag-burns-car-crash-injuries#comments-listing) - [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents) Apr 30 [![pit-bull-attacks](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20-%202022-11-07T152644.256.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pit-bull-attacks-facts-figures) ## [Pit Bull Attacks: Must-Know Facts and Figures](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pit-bull-attacks-facts-figures) Whether you’re in the heart of New York City or walking along the beaches of Los Angeles, deadly dog attacks continue to make headlines—and certain dog breeds, like pit bulls, are often at the center of the story. The popularity ofAmerican Pit Bull..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pit-bull-attacks-facts-figures) - April 30, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pit-bull-attacks-facts-figures#comments-listing) - [Dog Bites & Attacks](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/dog-bites-attacks) Apr 25 [![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(29).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/negligent-vs-reckless-driving) ## [Negligent vs. Reckless Driving: What is the Difference?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/negligent-vs-reckless-driving) In the realm of personal injury law, the terms "negligent" and "reckless" driving frequently arise. Both can result in serious car accidents, injuries, and legal consequences. However, they represent distinct types of behavior on the road, with..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/negligent-vs-reckless-driving) - April 25, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/negligent-vs-reckless-driving#comments-listing) - [Personal Injury Law](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/personal-injury-law), [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents) Mar 28 [![allstate-insurance-car-accident](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/allstate-insurance-car-accident-claims-what-you-need-to-know) ## [Allstate Insurance Car Accident Claims: What You Need to Know](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/allstate-insurance-car-accident-claims-what-you-need-to-know) [read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/allstate-insurance-car-accident-claims-what-you-need-to-know) - March 28, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/allstate-insurance-car-accident-claims-what-you-need-to-know#comments-listing) - [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents) Mar 18 [![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-09-02T084143.588.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/do-insurance-companies-use-private-investigators) ## [Do Insurance Companies Use Private Investigators?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/do-insurance-companies-use-private-investigators) [read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/do-insurance-companies-use-private-investigators) - March 18, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/do-insurance-companies-use-private-investigators#comments-listing) - [Personal Injury Law](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/personal-injury-law) Mar 07 [![landlord-dog-bites-someone](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20-%202023-01-16T094930.406.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/landlord-liability-dog-bite) ## [Is a Landlord Responsible if a Tenant's Dog Bites Someone?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/landlord-liability-dog-bite) There are many reasons why landlords might ban tenants from having pets on the premises. Pets are noisy and can potentially disturb other tenants or nearby neighbors. They can also cause significant damage, scratching floors, walls, and furniture..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/landlord-liability-dog-bite) - March 7, 2025 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/landlord-liability-dog-bite#comments-listing) - [Dog Bites & Attacks](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/dog-bites-attacks) - - [1](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog) - [2](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo/page/2) - [3](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo/page/3) - [4](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo/page/4) - [5](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo/page/5) - ### Request a Free Legal Consultation ### Recently Published ## Recent Outcomes ### $1.3 Million Mr. Palermo obtained $1.3 million dollars for an airline employee who was injured on the job. ### $800,000 Palermo obtained $800,000 for the family of 63-year-old woman who died after gallbladder removal surgery. ### $400,000 Palermo obtained $400,000 for a 28-year-old woman from Aurora that was the victim of a hit-and-run. ![PLG-vert-300](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/PLG-vert-300.webp) ### PALERMO LAW GROUP 1415 W. 22nd Street Tower Floor Oak Brook, IL 60523 [630-684-2332](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo/page/630-684-2332) [mario@palermolawgroup.com](mailto:mario@palermolawgroup.com) ### Helpful Links - [Personal Injury Lawyer](https://palermolawgroup.com/personal-injury-lawyer-chicago/) - [Personal Injury FAQs](https://palermolawgroup.com/faq-personal-injury-questions/) - [Car Accident Lawyer](https://palermolawgroup.com/car-accident-lawyer/) - [Testimonials](https://palermolawgroup.com/testimonials/) - [Se Habla Español](https://palermolawgroup.com/se-habla-espanol/) ### CONNECT WITH US - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PalermoLawGroup/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mariopalermolawgroup/) © 2026 | Palermo Law Group - All Rights Reserved.