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MARIO PALERMO

Mario Palermo is the Founder and Lead Attorney at Palermo Law Group in Oak Brook, Illinois. For the past 26 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.

I Was Hit by an Uber Driver: Can I Sue?

If an Uber driver hits you in Illinois, you have every right to explore your legal options. Experiencing serious injuries because of a ride-share driver is not an uncommon experience. And because you are using a major tech company worth billions of..read more →

Apr 07

Scar Tissue After Dog Bite: Recovery and Compensation

Apr 03

I Slipped on Ice in a Parking Lot: Who is Responsible?

Mar 30

Doberman Dog Attacks: The Essential Facts

Even when a dog is in the care of responsible dog owners, almost any dog imaginable is capable of causing at least some harm to innocent people – whether it is a minor cut or a life-threatening bite wound. That being said, some dogs are obviously..read more →

Mar 17

IL Drunk Truck Driver Accident

Truck drivers must shoulder a tremendous amount of responsibility whenever they get behind the wheel, and the reason should be obvious. They are taking one of the heaviest, biggest, and most unmaneuverable vehicles ever created under their control...read more →

Mar 07

Does Illinois Have a Dog Negligence Law?

Victims of dog bites almost always ask the same question: “What kind of laws does Illinois have regarding dog bites?” It is important to understand how Illinois handles these situations, as it is not worth moving forward with legal action if you do..read more →

Feb 28

Victims’ Rights in a No-Contact Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclists have the same rights as drivers. Even though statistics might show that therisk of injury is higher with motorcycles, people who choose this method of travel still have the right to sue after being injured. Doing so can compensate them..read more →

Feb 26

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Dog Bite? And Other FAQs

Victims often have several questions about the legal process after being attacked by a dangerous dog. This is only natural. After all, most people experiencing dog bite injuries have virtually no experience with the legal system, and they may be..read more →

Feb 22

What to Do if You Fall in a Store and are Injured

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 →

Feb 18

Guide: Who is Responsible for Dog Bite Medical Bills?

Dog bite injuries have a wide range of severity, lasting consequences, and medical costs. The most common injury is, of course, a bite, and bites can range from minor cuts to severed arteries and serious blood loss. But there are many other types of..read more →

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.

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