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>> Read More

GWC Injury Lawyers partner Lawrence Ruder won a $2.85 million settlement in a medical malpractice case against a major north suburban Lake County, Illinois hospital. The settlement, on behalf of the parents of a 5-year-old little girl, occurred just a few days before trial was set to begin. This is the largest pre-trial settlement in>> Read More

A recent study revealed that medication errors occur in half of all surgical procedures at the nations top hospitals, putting patients lives at risk. A third of drug errors observed in the study caused patient harm or adverse drug events. For the purpose of this study, which was published in the October 2015 edition of>> Read More

In 2014, 4,679 fatal injuries occurred on the job. Those performing one of the most dangerous occupations in the country are at a higher risk of workplace fatalities and injuries than others; are you at risk due to the nature of your job? Who is at Risk? While certain professions are inherently more dangerous than>> Read More

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>> Read 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>> Read More

According to the Winnetka Fire Department, a 68-year-old construction worker was killed Wednesday, Nov. 4, in a fall accident while working on a house in Winnetka in the 300 block of Linden Street. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. The man was working on the base of the foundation for the home when he fell>> Read More

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has warned teachers to prepare for a protracted strike next year in response to warnings of drastic cuts from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) thanks to a deepening budget crisis. The union will take a test strike vote Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 to poll where members stand on the issue. The>> Read More

In an effort to reduce the number of fatigue-related fatalities occurring on the roads, the National Sleep Foundation created National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 1-8, 2015, as an annual campaign to bring focus to the importance of not driving while drowsy. Getting behind the wheel while tired can be as dangerous as driving under>> Read More

The latest research on voice activated cars reveals hidden dangers inherent within these systems. While some technology corporations and car makers may tout the multitasking systems as safe, science indicates otherwise. Research Results Many people today believe texting and driving is a dangerous activity. However, voice activated systems also contribute to driver distraction and using>> Read More

The spookiest holiday of the year is only days away! Keep your children safe this Saturday by implementing these Halloween safety tips. If youll be out on the roads this Halloween, be sure to take it slow, especially in residential areas and at intersections. Keep your headlights on even during dusky hours so you can>> Read More

Each year, thousands of Americans are injured at work, resulting in millions of dollars in medical costs. Many injured employees naively assume workers’ compensation will take care of their costs, but many fail to realize that filing a claim is an adversarial process. The smallest mistake or oversight can be used to deny a claim,>> Read More