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Chicago Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for Teachers Union Members

The legal team at GWC Injury Lawyers has represented injured Illinois teachers since 1977 and recovered more than $2 billion on behalf of our clients. Our firm is one of the biggest and most prestigious personal injury law firms in Illinois because of our devotion to each one of our clients.

We believe that no case is too complex or too small to handle because every workplace injury is a serious event to those who help educate the students of our state.

Our attorneys represent teachers injured in all types of workplace injuries and illnesses, including slip-and-falls, bus accidents, stress-related illnesses, and illnesses from poorly maintained school facilities.

The attorneys at GWC Injury Lawyers handle many cases on behalf of union members represented by the American Federation of Teachers. The AFT represents a variety of education professionals, including teachers, early childhood educations, teaching hospital members, public employees, and higher education staff. The AFT has approximately 1.5 million members across Illinois and the country.

As part of our practice supporting AFT union members, our workers’ compensation lawyers also help many workers represented by the Chicago Teachers Union. The CTU is an AFT affiliate that has represented Chicago teachers for more than 75 years. It currently represents 30,000 teachers and educational support staff.

New Illinois workers’ compensation laws are designed to favor employers and insurers. This means it is very easy to make a mistake while filing your workers’ compensation claim that can jeopardize your ability to receive full compensation for your workplace injury.

Our attorneys are the premier workers’ compensation experts in the state. No one represents more union members than we do, and we have the manpower and resources necessary to protect your interests.

Our large staff has the ability to get your case resolved as quickly as possible so you can receive the workers’ compensation benefits necessary to allow you to recover and return to work. Smaller firms often have a difficult time dedicating adequate resources to individual cases and often fail to get teachers the treatment they deserve.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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Working with Mr. Elliott was a Breeze. not only was he concise and honest, he was also very knowledgeable and explained everything Very easy.

Also i might add, his supporting staff Amy and Crystal make sending and receiving documents so good and hassle free. I have worked with GWC in the past and will called them first every time too. One last thing, i have Had success referring GWC to my Coworker's and friends and also Family too.and I always will !Thank You GWC .

Harris Elliott of GWC Represented me in a Workman's compensation case. Not only was he very diligent, he was also very patient.

And took the time to make sure I understood everything that was going on and every procedure. Harris answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally. His assistant, Daisy was also very professional and when Harris was away from the office she did just as well as he did. She's the best!! If I every get hurt again, He will be the first person I call!!

Lou Cairo and GWC were the best to me and got me the maximum amount of compensation for my accident. Kate Kirwan Searls was my attorney and I could not have asked for better representation.

Kate killed it and got me what I deserved and then some. She was prompt, detailed, and excellent at communicating with me throughout the whole process. I will only be using GWC for any future cases, as well as only recommending them to any friends and family. If you want your case handled right, contact GWC!

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

The whole team at GWC was amazing. Harris took on my case and answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally.

Everyone who I came into contact at the firm was also great. If I ever get injured again they will be the first people that I call.

GWC went above and beyond to help resolve an almost 5 year case. The financial and emotional frustration we endured after my husband's car accident was met with empathy and urgency for resolution.

Lou was professional and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process. He treated us like family and never gave up on fighting for a fair and prompt resolution. Our lives may be forever changed but Lou and his team made the utmost commitment to make sure we were taken care of. GWC has the best staff and I am positive if we had used another firm our financial compensation would not have been even close to what Lou & his team secured for us. We are forever grateful and would recommend GWC to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you again for changing our lives for the better.

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

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It's Your Case You Deserve Justice

If you or a loved one has been wrongfully injured, follow in the footsteps of our thousands of satisfied clients and turn to the dedicated attorneys at GWC Injury Lawyers. At GWC, we have the experience, the determination, and the well-earned reputation of success necessary to get you and your family the compensation you deserve so that you can start getting your lives back on track.

To schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers, you may call our office at (312) 999-9999 or click here to chat with a representative at any time. At GWC, justice starts today.

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Chicago
111 E Wacker Dr Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 999-9999
Burr Ridge
1000 Burr Ridge Pkwy #203
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 300-3026
Libertyville
31290 U.S 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 984-3830
Rockford
6820 Mill Road
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 315-4698