Leaving The Hospital? Ask These 3 Questions First The moment a nurse hands you discharge papers, most people have one goal in mind, and that is to get home. You’re tired, you may still be in pain, and the paperwork can fee... Read More > September 24, 2026
When a Missed Sepsis Diagnosis in the ER Becomes Medical Malpractice You go to the emergency room with a high fever, a racing heart and confusion you can’t explain. After a short wait and a quick exam, you’re told it’s probably t... Read More > September 23, 2026
Why Serious Head Injuries Are Often Missed After a Car Crash You walked away from the crash. You answered the officer’s questions, exchanged insurance information, and told the paramedic you were fine. Three days later, you cannot re... Read More > September 17, 2026
Offered light duty? 3 questions to ask before you say yes Your doctor cleared you to return to work with restrictions, and now your employer has a “light duty” job ready for you. It can feel like good news. You get a paychec... Read More > September 16, 2026
The First 48 Hours After a Work Injury Decide a Lot 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 that follows, most peop... Read More > September 10, 2026
Can You Turn Down Light Duty After a Work Injury in Illinois? 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 repetitive overhe... Read More > September 8, 2026
Black Mambas Skate to C3 Sunday League Championship 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 the C3 S... Read More > September 3, 2026
Parente & Norem Sponsors the Mayor’s Classic Golf Outing at Old Oak Country Club 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 s... Read More > September 1, 2026
Cleveland Browns Prepare for Bears Matchup at Joseph D. Parente Field at De La Salle Institute 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 walkt... Read More > August 28, 2026
Workers’ Comp vs. Third-Party Lawsuit 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&... Read More > August 20, 2026
