Personal Injury News | Truck Accidents

Apr 14

Car and Truck Accident Lawsuits Are Very Different. Here’s Why.

While trucks are involved in fewer crashes overall compared to passenger vehicles, the accidents they are involved in tend to result in far more serious outcomes. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2021, there..read more →

Apr 03

Truck Driver Deaths: The Unfortunate Facts

According to the latest federal data from theBureau of Labor Statistics, 1,115 truck drivers and sales drivers died on the job in 2022—an 8% increase from 2021. That makes truck driving the occupation with the highest number of work-related..read more →

Nov 29

Understanding Comparative Negligence in Illinois Car Accidents

Nov 26

Seeking Compensation When a Car Accident Aggravates a Pre-Existing Condition

Nov 22

Why Posting on Social Media After a Car Accident Could Ruin Your Claim

Nov 12

Delayed Symptoms After a Car Accident: Legal and Medical Implications in Illinois

Jun 25

The New 14-Hour Rule for Truck Drivers: What You Need to Know

May 23

Injured in a Truck Accident? You May Be Entitled to Compensation

As a personal injury lawyer, I have seen countless cases of individuals who have been injured in a truck accident. These types of accidents can be life-threatening and result in serious injuries that impact a person's life for years. Especially when..read more →

Aug 26

Newbies: The Most Dangerous Truck Drivers Out There

According to data reported by the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of fatality for teens in America. Their relative inexperience behind the wheel and impulsive behavior of this age group can lead to a much higher risk of..read more →

Aug 03

The Life-Altering Reality of Semi-Truck Stopping Distances

Newton’s second law of motion states that the force of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration. With respect to traffic accidents, this means that a heavy vehicle traveling at a fast rate of speed will be capable of hitting..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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