Personal Injury News

Jan 21

Illinois Statute of Limitations: Personal Injury Law Explained

Pursuing a lawsuit is a significant undertaking for anyone looking to get compensation for a personal injury. Maybe you’ve heard the term “statute of limitations” thrown around in reference to personal injury law and are wondering about its..read more →

Jan 13

I Had A Bad Slip on Ice. Who Will Pay for My Injuries?

Illinois winters can be brutal. Along with the cold, snowfall, and ice comes a risk of serious injuries from falls. Every year more than 800,000 people are hospitalized with severe fall injuries like head trauma, traumatic brain injuries, spinal..read more →

Dec 28

The 10 Most Common Holiday Injuries

If you made it through 2020, or even just the holiday season, without any of these injuries count yourself as one of the lucky ones. Holiday injuries are more common than you think.read more →

Dec 10

The Most Dangerous Toys Ever Made – Updated for 2022

Sep 24

What to Expect in a Personal Injury Deposition

You have just been notified that you’ll be questioned about an accident you were involved in by an attorney in a personal injury deposition. You’re probably anxious and wondering what a deposition actually is, and wondering what exactly you can..read more →

Apr 28

What are Punitive Damages? Should Victims of Texting/Driving Get Them?

What are Punitive Damages? The purpose of punitive damages, often referred to as exemplary damages, is to punish the defendant for past misconduct and deter others from similar conduct in the future. Punitive damages are separate from compensatory..read more →

Mar 03

The ABCs of a Personal Injury Claim Process [Infographic]

What is Personal Injury Law? Personal injury law, or tort law, covers situations wherein an individual’s body, mind or emotions are hurt. More often than not, it is due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. For instance, people may suffer..read more →

Mar 02

Uber Sexual Assault in Chicago

CHICAGO (March 1, 2020) –A 28-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by an Uber rideshare driver in the Lakeview neighborhood Sunday night, Chicago police said.read more →

Jan 13

Foul Ball Injury Ends In Brain Damage for Toddler

HOUSTON (January, 13, 2020) — After being struck in the head by a sharply hit foul ball from Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. at a Cubs/Astros game in May of 2019, a 2-year-old girl has permanent brain damage.read more →

Aug 09

Is the White Sox Protective Netting the Future for Fan Safety?

In Chicago, the Sox recently made news when they announced the extension of their protective netting designed to keep fans behind home plate safe. The White Sox protective netting now runs the entire length from home plate to the foul poles at..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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