With a fatality toll at 124 victims due to defective vehicles, family members of victims have wondered if prosecuting attorneys would hold General Motors liable for it faulty ignition switch. The answer came in the form of a $900 million settlement last week that left many dissatisfied. The settlement stipulated that General Motors would pay>> Read More

In the September, 2015 installment of WCIU’s popular “Case or No Case” segment, GWC Partner and trial lawyer Lou Cairo presents three common scenarios to “You & Me This Morning” hosts Melissa and Jeanne, and lets them decide if each situation may result in the victims having sufficient grounds to file a damages lawsuit. Click>> Read More

Participation in organized sports is growing among Americas youth, and along with that increase, school sports injuries and trips to the ER are becoming routine. There are various reasons why sports injuries occur. Even with new rules in place to make certain sports safer, injuries happen and might even be caused by the negligence of>> Read More

Seven people were injured, including five in critical condition, after a car crashed into a CTA bus shelter in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. The crash occurred Monday, Sept. 14, around 1 p.m. at the corner of 47th Street and Martin Luther King Drive. According to reports from police officials and witnesses, the driver of the vehicle appeared>> Read More

Tragically, the leading cause of death in children 13-years-old and younger is from injuries related to car crashes. In many cases, these car crash deaths can be prevented through the use of the appropriate child restraint device, including seat belts, booster seats, rear-facing car seats and forward-facing car seats. Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 13>> Read More

Undergoing a deposition as part of a case is a routine procedure, but if it your first time, it can be stressful. Your attorney will prepare you to ease your nerves. Knowing what may to expect could help you be more focused and not be as anxious. Here are five tips for giving a good>> Read More

If you lose a loved one like a spouse or child because their death was caused by faulty manufacturing or medical negligence, you may want to file a wrongful death lawsuit. From state-to-state, regulations vary about filing such a claim, but an experienced wrongful death lawyer can walk you through the process. Here are common>> Read More

Don’t risk becoming a statistic this Labor Day. State police are teaming up with hundreds of local agencies to setup roadside safety checks targeting motorists who are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs this holiday weekend. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over It marks the kickoff of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled>> Read More

Royal Truck and Equipment, a specialty vehicle manufacturer based in Pennsylvania, has designed self-driving road maintenance trucks that will be used on Florida roads later this year. These trucks will be equipped with crash bars and strobe lights, and are designed to serve as a barrier between highway construction workers and traffic. The crash trucks>> Read More

General Motors was part of a massive recall last year of over 2.6 million vehicles because of faulty ignition switches. This led to 4,000 plus claims received by Attorney Kenneth Feinberg, an attorney hired by GM to compensate victims. Of the 4,000 claims, an estimated 90 percent were denied. Officials say the defective GM switches>> Read More

On August 23, 2015, House Bill 2462 was signed into law. This law allows video cameras and audio monitoring devices to be installed in residential rooms of Illinois nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities by residents or their family members. Despite having strict guidelines and laws to help regulate the industry, nursing home abuse is increasing>> Read More

Motorists have an obligation to follow the posted rules and road signs that safely direct traffic. When a driver fails to do this, either intentionally or through negligence, injuries can happen. In the case of a failure to yield auto accident, most accidents happen when a driver attempts to make an unprotected turn, often entering>> Read More