With no case too big or too small we pride ourselves on getting justice for all of our clients. We spend the time and money necessary to prepare every one of our cases for trial, and the insurance companies and opposing lawyers know it. Our lawyers' expertise, vast resources, dedication to our clients and willingness to work tirelessly to maximize our clients' recovery add to our reputation with the lawyers we oppose on a regular basis.

• $13.73 Million Laborer Suffered extensive burns over 80% of his body. An ensuing legal battle continued for more than five years against one of the country's largest utilities.

  $10.73 Million Settlement on behalf of the residents of a Chicago neighborhood exposed to toxic smoke from the ACME Barrel facility.

• $10 Million Ironworker Fell from a one-story roof and was rendered a partial quadriplegic. The case ultimately proceeded to trial after over 50 depositions.

  $8.5 million Carpenter Killed when he was struck by a beam after a wall collapsed. This case was contested throughout its pendency and settled on the eve of trial.

• $8.3 Million Bricklayer Fell thirty feet after an unsupported walking plank gave way. Sustained a calcaneous fracture, ruptured Achilles tendon, and a vertebral fracture.

  $8 Million Male driver Sustained a traumatic brain injury after a truck from a major trucking company collided with his vehicle. GWC was able to settle this case.

• $6.3 Million Electrician Killed after sustaining burns in a switchgear explosion. GWC obtained this jury award after an arduous 4-year investigation.

  $5.8 Million Mother Sole survivor of van crash succumbed to catastrophic injuries. GWC was able to provide her young child with financial security to protect her.

GWC is Illinois largest personal injury/workers' compensation law firm. Our 33 experienced trial attorneys actually represent every one of our clients and we pride ourselves on giving every client the excellent service and attention they deserve.

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