Teen drivers account for more auto accidents than any other age group in the United States. Their inexperience in driving and tendency to speed and easily become distracted greatly influence their risk of being involved in an auto accident. Fortunately, parents can play an important role in instilling safe driving practices in their teens from>> Read More

Among the myriad electronic safety features on newer automobiles, back-up cameras might be the most promising in reducing reverse-driving auto accidents. In addition to helping drivers parallel park, they also expand the visibility of objects behind a vehicle. Approximately 292 people, mostly children and the elderly, are killed each year by cars backing into them. Studying>> Read More

We are proud to announce that GWC Injury Lawyers partners Lou Cairo, Mike Fisher and Joe Sorce have settled back-to-back multi-million dollar cases. In one case, a Local 1 iron worker was injured at a Chicago hospital construction site. The victim suffered a mild traumatic brain injury in a fall caused by improperly protected walking>> Read More

GWC Injury Lawyers was pleased to sponsor and participate in the Brain Injury Association of Illinois 21st Annual Golf Outing & Dinner hosted at The Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois, on Oct. 6, 2015. Proceeds from the event supported the Brain Injury Association of Illinois in its mission of supporting civilian and military individuals who>> Read More

GWC Injury Lawyers attorneys Joel Block and Jacqueline Hickey recently participated in the Illinois Public Pension Fund Associations (IPPFA) annual meeting in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The IPPFA, founded in 1985, is a nonprofit organization that was established to educate public pension fund trustees. It is the foremost organization for police and firefighter pension funds. For>> Read More

In 1997, Walk to School Day in the United States became an official day-long event to create awareness about the importance of walkable communities. By 2000, an International Walk to School Month was formed for October when the United States, United Kingdom and Canada joined together to participate. There are many benefits of walking to>> Read More

No one ever expects to be injured while on the job. Unfortunately, it does happen. Whether you have suffered a fractured ankle, sprained wrist, injured back or something much worse such a burns or traumatic brain injury, it is important to know what you should do if you have been hurt at work. Below are a>> Read More

Researchers have found a higher incidence of road rage in individuals with at least one traumatic brain injury, according to a new study published by the Accident and Prevention journal. Scientists determined this link by studying and reviewing 4,000 individuals between the ages of 18-97. A strong link has already been found between substance abuse, psychiatric>> Read More

Long thought to be safe for treating depression in teenagers, a new analysis has been published showing that Paxil should not be prescribed to patients in this age group. Considered controversial from the beginning, the original study, published in 2001, led to a surge in antidepressants being prescribed to teenagers. The new study reviewed the>> Read More

The number of workplace deaths among Americans is on the rise, specifically among contract, self-employed, and older workers. Experts are expecting that last years numbers could be the highest number of workplace deaths since 2008. According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), preliminary 2014 numbers reveal a total of 4,679 workplace deaths a two>> Read More

To be a safe driver, practicing defensive driving is necessary. While all traffic situations differ, following these basic defensive driving tips will help you stay safe and reduce your chances of getting into an accident. Maintain your focus While you drive, its important to focus only on the task at hand: driving. Distracted driving prevents drivers>> Read More

GWC Injury Lawyers is pleased to announce a favorable settlement of more than $550,000 in workers’ compensation for one of our clients who was injured while on the job. After several years of tough negotiations with the respondent, our attorneys prevailed and were able to attain the level of compensation that our client needed to>> Read More