Personal Injury News (23)

May 18

Illinois Dog Bite Laws

Illinois dog bite laws are determined by the 510 ILCS 5/15 of the Animal Control Act, which covers animal attacks and injuries. If a dog attacks or injures someone “who is peaceably conducting himself or herself in any place where he or she may..read more →

May 12

Truck Driver Deaths: The Unfortunate Facts

Trucking remains one of the deadliest occupations, according to the latest federal data on workplace deaths. More than one of every seven on-the-job deaths occur in heavy-duty trucking, according to the recently released National Census of Fatal..read more →

May 06

Peloton Recalls Treadmills After the Death of a Child

Peloton recalls close to 125,000 treadmills several weeks after denying they were to blame in a 6-year-old child’s death, and injuries to 70 others. The child died after being pulled under the rear of the treadmill, and the reports of injuries..read more →

Apr 13

Are Electric Cars Safe? A Lawyer’s Guide to What You Need to Know

As the technology improves and prices drop, electric cars are playing a bigger role in the future of the automobile industry. All-electric cars with varied body styles, performance specs, and price points are now available from Tesla, Chevrolet,..read more →

April 13, 2021
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Car Accidents

Apr 01

8 Insurance Claim Adjuster Secret Tactics You Should Know

In 2018 there were 319,146 car crashes on Illinois roads. Depending on how severe a collision is, victims often suffer injuries that put them in the hospital, racking up medical bills and sometimes resulting in lost wages due to missing work. After..read more →

Mar 24

Dealing with an accident injury? Here are psychological effects to be aware of

When you’re injured in a serious accident or if you find yourself the victim of a traumatic event, you are likely to experience psychological effects that can touch many facets of your everyday life. These psychological injury responses can be..read more →

Mar 04

Watch out for Stricter Enforcement of Chicago Speed Cameras

As of Monday, March 1, 2021, Chicagoans can now be fined for driving as little as 6mph over the speed limit. After the deadliest year for Illinois drivers in 13 years, these stricter Chicago speed camera rules aim to encourage safer driving and..read more →

Feb 22

What to do if you’re injured in a Snow Plow Accident

After the consistent snowfall the Chicago area has received in the last few weeks and the most recent winter storm, snow plow operators have been working overtime to clear the roads for drivers. While clearing snow undoubtedly makes the roads safer,..read more →

Feb 17

Illinois Vehicle Deaths Surge in 2020

2020 has been the deadliest year for Illinois drivers in 13 years. Illinois vehicle deaths surged in 2020 despite fewer cars on the road. Do you think the Covid-19 Pandemic is to blame?read more →

February 17, 2021
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Car Accidents

Feb 08

In The Time of Covid, Amazon Driver Accidents are Rising

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have resulted in more and more people switching to online shopping and grocery delivery, and this trend will likely continue even after the pandemic ends. Retail e-commerce sales grew 27.6% in 2020, and..read more →

February 8, 2021
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Truck Accidents

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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