---
title: Personal Injury News | Car Accidents
description: Car Accidents | blog
---

 Talk to an attorney now - [630-684-2332](tel:630-684-2332) | **Video Conferencing Available**

[![PLG\_logo45-white-1](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/PLG_logo45-white-1.webp)](https://palermolawgroup.com/)

- [About](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us/) 
    - [About Us](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us/)
    - [Frequently Asked Personal Injury Questions](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/faq-personal-injury-questions/)
    - [Se Habla Español](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us#espanol)
- Accident & Injury Law + 
    - [Personal Injury](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/personal-injury-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/car-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Construction Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/construction-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Dog Bites & Attacks](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/dog-bite-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Medical Malpractice](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/medical-malpractice-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/nursing-home-abuse-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Premises Liability](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/premises-liability-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/truck-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Workers’ Compensation](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/workers-compensation-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Wrongful Death](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/wrongful-death-lawyer-oak-brook/)
- [Blog](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog)
- [No Fee Guarantee](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us#no-fee)
- [Contact](https://palermolawgroup.com/contact/) 
    - [Free Legal Consultation & Case Evaluation](https://palermolawgroup.com/free-consultation/)

# Blog

Oct 21

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Suburban%20Street%20Car%20Accident%20With%20Caution%20Tape.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/underinsured-motorist-coverage-in-illinois-what-happens-when-the-other-driver-doesnt-have-enough-insurance)

## [Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Illinois: What Happens When the Other Driver Doesn't Have Enough Insurance?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/underinsured-motorist-coverage-in-illinois-what-happens-when-the-other-driver-doesnt-have-enough-insurance)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/underinsured-motorist-coverage-in-illinois-what-happens-when-the-other-driver-doesnt-have-enough-insurance)

- October 21, 2026
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/underinsured-motorist-coverage-in-illinois-what-happens-when-the-other-driver-doesnt-have-enough-insurance#comments-listing)
- [Personal Injury Law](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/personal-injury-law), [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

Sep 30

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/car-accident-injuries.jpg)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/why-acting-quickly-after-an-accident-can-make-a-difference-in-your-personal-injury-case)

## [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)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/why-acting-quickly-after-an-accident-can-make-a-difference-in-your-personal-injury-case)

- September 30, 2026
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/why-acting-quickly-after-an-accident-can-make-a-difference-in-your-personal-injury-case#comments-listing)
- [Personal Injury Law](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/personal-injury-law), [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

Nov 30

[![whiplash-last-after-car-accident](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20-%202023-01-09T124414.111.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/whiplash-last-after-car-accident)

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

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/whiplash-last-after-car-accident)

- November 30, 2025
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/whiplash-last-after-car-accident#comments-listing)
- [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

Nov 30

[![herniated-disc](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%20(62).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/can-car-accident-cause-herniated-disc)

## [Can a Car Accident Cause a Herniated Disc?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/can-car-accident-cause-herniated-disc)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/can-car-accident-cause-herniated-disc)

- November 30, 2025
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/can-car-accident-cause-herniated-disc#comments-listing)
- [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

Jul 25

[![brain-swelling-after-car-accident](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(1)-2.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/brain-swelling-after-car-accident)

## [Brain Swelling After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/brain-swelling-after-car-accident)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/brain-swelling-after-car-accident)

- July 25, 2025
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/brain-swelling-after-car-accident#comments-listing)
- [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

Jul 18

[![do-pedestrians-have-the-right-of-way](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(85).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pedestrians-right-of-way-illinois)

## [Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way in Illinois?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pedestrians-right-of-way-illinois)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pedestrians-right-of-way-illinois)

- July 18, 2025
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/pedestrians-right-of-way-illinois#comments-listing)
- [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

Jul 14

[![car-accident-head-trauma](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(5).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-head-trauma)

## [Car Accident Head Trauma: What to Watch Out For](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-head-trauma)

 Car accident head trauma is among the most serious injuries a person can suffer in a motor vehicle accident. Victims can strike their heads against any number of hard surfaces during a crash—such as the steering wheel, dashboard, window, or roof...[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-head-trauma)

- July 14, 2025
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-head-trauma#comments-listing)
- [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

Jun 20

[![limited-range-of-motion](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(25).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/limited-range-of-motion-in-shoulder)

## [Limited Range of Motion After a Car Accident? Read This](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/limited-range-of-motion-in-shoulder)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/limited-range-of-motion-in-shoulder)

- June 20, 2025
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/limited-range-of-motion-in-shoulder#comments-listing)
- [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

Jun 06

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-Images-1.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/attorney-help-pay-for-car-accident-injury-treatment)

## [How Can an Attorney Help Me Pay for My Car Accident Injury Treatment?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/attorney-help-pay-for-car-accident-injury-treatment)

 If you’ve recently been injured in a car accident, you’re likely dealing with more than just vehicle damage—you may be facing medical bills, ongoing treatment, and uncertainty about how to afford it all. Whether you're suffering from neck pain, back..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/attorney-help-pay-for-car-accident-injury-treatment)

- June 6, 2025
- [Admin](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/admin)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/attorney-help-pay-for-car-accident-injury-treatment#comments-listing)
- [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents)

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)

- <https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents/page/0>
- [1](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog)
- [2](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents/page/2)
- [3](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents/page/3)
- [4](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents/page/4)
- [5](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents/page/5)
- <https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents/page/2>

### 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/tag/car-accidents/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.