Personal Injury News | Personal Injury Law (12)

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 →

May 20

Was an Illinois Worker Electrocuted at Pop’s in Indiana?

DYER, IN (May 20, 2019) – Emergency officials were attending to a 62-year-old contractor, Terry Mirkov from Crete, IL who was found dead on Sunday just before noon at Pop’s Italian Sausage and Beef on Joliet Street in Dyer, Indiana. It is believed..read more →

Dec 16

Boy Seriously Injured in Chicago Macy’s Escalator Accident

CHICAGO, IL (December 15, 2018) – On Saturday, the Chicago Fire Department received a call about a young boy with his foot trapped in an escalator at the Macy’s on State Street.read more →

May 09

What to Expect at Your Deposition

By: Mario Palermo of Palermo Law Groupread more →

Apr 18

Important Things To Consider When Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer- Don’t Live With Regrets

When you’ve been injured in an accident, or as the result of someone else’s negligence, it is a good idea to seek out the advice of an experienced attorney. While there are currently 1.2 million lawyers practicing in the United States, they bring to..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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