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GWC is a Proud Supporter of BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center

GWC Injury Lawyers is proud to announce their support of BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center in Harvard, Illinois. BraveHearts is a...

Case or No Case Thanksgiving 2015 Edition

In the Thanksgiving edition of WCIU's popular "Case or No Case" segment, GWC partner Lou Cairo reviews a range of common situations that may result in those involved having grounds to file a damages lawsuit. Be sure to check out the video below, and on behalf of the entire team at GWC Injury Lawyers, we wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Chicago is One of the Worst Cities for Thanksgiving Travel

If you are traveling to or through Chicago this Thanksgiving, be prepared: According to Google’s traffic data analysis, Chicago is the seventh...

When Insurance Companies Deny or Delay, We Make them Pay!

When people are injured as a result of someone else's negligence, they often assume that insurance will cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other associated costs. Unfortunately, insurance companies will often deny responsibility for these expenses or take an unreasonably long time in issuing payment. The denial of responsibility is a very common tactic for most insurance companies as their profit margins are predicated on accepting more in premiums and issuing less in the payment of claims. It is in...

GWC Settles Lake County Med Mal Case for $2.85 Million

GWC Injury Lawyers partner Lawrence Ruder won a $2.85 million settlement in a medical malpractice case against a major north suburban Lake...

Medication Errors During Surgery Injure Patients

A recent study revealed that medication errors occur in half of all surgical procedures at the nations top hospitals, putting patients lives...

Is Your Job One of the Most Dangerous?

In 2014, 4,679 fatal injuries occurred on the job. Those performing one of the most dangerous occupations in the country are at...

Companies Drop Takata Amid Record Penalties Against the Manufacturer

Takata is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of airbags and other auto safety features. With confidence waning and safety concerns increasing, automobile manufacturers are thinking twice about using Takata airbags in their vehicles. So far Nissan, Honda and Toyota have dropped Takata as their airbag supplier. Mitsubishi, Mazda and Subaru makers are also considering not using Takata airbags. Some car companies like Toyota have not completely ruled out purchasing Takata inflators as long as Takata changes the design. The...

Despite Illinois Workers Compensation Cost Cuts, Rauner Wants More

In 2011, Illinois lawmakers made several changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system in an effort to curb high costs. The changes lowered the rates paid to medical providers by 30 percent and adopted guidelines from the American Medical Association (AMA) to determine certain disability awards. Specifically, the adoption of the AMA guidelines exempted coverage for injuries caused by drugs or alcohol, capped payments for medical implants, increased employers rights to question medical services and capped payments for carpel tunnel...