Personal Injury News

May 30

Understanding Car Accident Trauma: Symptoms and Long-Term Effects

May 10

What to do if You Get Hit by a Car: Tips from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Getting hit by a car is a traumatic experience, and it can be overwhelming to know what to do in the aftermath. As a personal injury lawyer, I've seen many cases where people who were hit by a car didn't know what steps to take to protect their..read more →

Apr 30

Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Rear-End Accident: Lawyer’s Perspective

Picture this: You’re sitting at a red light on your way home from the grocery store, perhaps thinking about work, maybe thinking about what you’ll have for dinner that night. The next thing you know, you get hit from behind. You didn't see it..read more →

Apr 11

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 →

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 →

Feb 14

Illinois Paralysis Lawyer Explains the Types of Paralysis and Your Legal Option

Paralysis is one of the most life-altering and catastrophic injuries you can get from an accident. Paralyzed victims face a reduced quality of life, often requiring assistance around the clock. The medical treatment never truly ends, and victims..read more →

Feb 03

What to do if You’ve Lost Control of Car

When driving, the most important task a driver has is to keep control of the car at all times. Needless to say, sometimes difficult circumstances arise and this does not always happen. Perhaps there’s an emergency inside the car, perhaps the road..read more →

Jan 29

Car Accident Head Trauma: What to Watch For

Car accident head trauma is one of the worst kinds of serious injuries people experience in a motor vehicle crash. There are so many objects that victims can hit their heads against during a car accident, including the steering wheel. While the..read more →

Jan 22

Airbag Burns and Other Unexpected Car Crash Injuries

While many common injuries may be caused by car accidents, there are always outliers. Rare, seemingly unexplainable car accident injuries can leave victims totally confused. During the high-adrenaline, high-stress situation of a car accident, things..read more →

Jan 09

How Long Does Whiplash Last After a Car Accident?

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained by car accident victims. Although it is often viewed as a “minor” injury, it can lead to serious, lasting medical issues. Even a slight misalignment of the spine can throw the entire body out 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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