The area of practice known as personal injury law encompasses any type of injury sustained in a wide range of scenarios, including construction site accidents, car accidents, falls and fires.  Many of these scenarios are discussed individually in the Practice Areas listed on our website.  Generally speaking, however, personal injury (or “tort”) actions arise whenever someone is injured or becomes ill as a result of careless actions or inactions by another person, and/or by a legal entity such as a company or corporation.

While many lawyers in Illinois puport to handle personal injury cases, only GWC can claim that it is Illinois largest personal injury/workers compensation law firm. Our size is a testament to our success as we have grown to be Illinois’ largest as a result of our satisfied clients.

In order for an injured person to preserve his or her rights, a lawsuit must be filed within a prescribed time frame after the injury, known as the statute of limitations.  Furthermore, for an injured person to succeed in a tort action, he or she has to prove certain things and meet certain legal standards.  The proofs that are required will vary depending on the type of tort involved, and more than one person or entity may be at fault for your injuries.  For these reasons, it is crucial that your attorney be well-versed in the field of personal injury law.  GWC’s experienced personal injury attorneys are familiar with the intricacies of a wide range of tort actions, and we look forward to discussing the specifics of your case with you.

If it is ultimately proven that someone else was legally responsible for causing your injury or illness, that person or entity may be ordered to pay you money damages.  The compensatory damages to which you may be entitled include economic elements like medical bills and lost wages.  They also include non-economic elements such as pain and suffering and disfigurement.  The lawyers at GWC always strive to recover the maximum verdicts or settlements possible for their clients.

Here at GWC, we appreciate the severe impact that an unexpected injury can have on one’s life.  It is our goal to put our vast legal experience to work for you to help you through this difficult time.  If you or a loved one has been injured, please call us for a free consultation to discuss your situation and available options.