Personal Injury News

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 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 →

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 →

Jan 31

Can a Dog Bite Break a Bone?

Many dogs are capable of generating significant pressure when they bite down. For example, a German Shepard’s bite force can reach levels of 238 pounds per square inch. With these statistics in mind, it should come as no surprise that dog attack..read more →

Jan 25

Can UPS Sue for Dog Bite?

Among all potential dog bite victims, delivery workers are perhaps the most vulnerable to these injuries. Dogs cannot distinguish between trespassers and delivery people who have a legitimate reason to be on the property. While dogs can be effective..read more →

Jan 16

Is a Landlord Responsible if a Tenant's Dog Bites Someone?

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. Pets are also notorious for causing damage and scratching the walls, floors, and..read more →

Jan 03

How Dog Attack Victims Can Claim Compensation for Their Injuries

An attack by a dangerous dog can leave victims with incredibly serious injuries that require medical attention. Particularly bad bites can be life-threatening, especially if victims suffer severed arteries. A dog attack can also be disfiguring,..read more →

Dec 27

Guard Dog vs. Watchdog vs. Attack Dog: What’s the Difference?

Approximately40,000 years ago, humans domesticated wild wolves for the first time. From that point onwards, canines became our companions, our hunting partners, and our protectors. The fact that dogs were capable of offering early hunter-gatherers..read more →

Dec 02

What Happens if Your Dog Knocks Someone Over?

Nov 07

Pit Bull Attacks: Must-Know Facts and Figures

The popularity of American Pit Bull Terriers (APBT) has seen a massive boom over the past decade or so. These terriers, originally used by old-time bullfighters to weaken bulls by either injuring them enough or causing them to collapse from fatigue,..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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