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The First 48 Hours After a Work Injury Decide a Lot

September 10, 2026

You clock in expecting an ordinary shift. Then a ladder shifts, a box comes down wrong, or your back finally gives out after years of lifting. In the blur…

Can You Turn Down Light Duty After a Work Injury in Illinois?

September 8, 2026

You were hurt on the job. After weeks of treatment, your doctor releases you to return to work, but with restrictions. No lifting over 15 pounds. No ladders. No…

Black Mambas Skate to C3 Sunday League Championship

September 3, 2026

The Black Mambas are league champions. On Sunday, August 30, the Parente & Norem sponsored hockey club defeated the Mighty Swans 5-3 at Center Ice of DuPage to claim…

Parente & Norem Sponsors the Mayor’s Classic Golf Outing at Old Oak Country Club

September 1, 2026

At The Law Offices of Parente & Norem, P.C., we've always believed that being a Chicagoland law firm means more than representing our clients in the courtroom, it means showing…

Cleveland Browns Prepare for Bears Matchup at Joseph D. Parente Field at De La Salle Institute

August 28, 2026

Ahead of their August 15, 2026 preseason matchup with the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, the Cleveland Browns made a special stop on Chicago’s South Side, holding a closed…

Workers’ Comp vs. Third-Party Lawsuit

August 20, 2026

If you've been hurt on the job in Illinois, you've probably heard that workers' compensation is your "exclusive remedy" against your employer. That's true, but it's not the whole…

When You May Have a Claim Beyond Workers’ Comp After Scaffolding and Fall Accidents

August 18, 2026

Falls remain the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and scaffolding is involved in a significant share of those tragedies. For ironworkers, laborers, painters, masons, and operating…

Injured at a Store or Restaurant? 6 Things to Document Before You Leave

August 11, 2026

One moment you're grabbing groceries or waiting for a table. The next, you're on the floor, embarrassed, hurting, and unsure of what to do. Most people's first instinct after…