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Two Duck Boat Lawsuits Filed, One Seeking $100 Million in Damages

A federal lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages has been filed on behalf of the estates of two of nine members of...

CTA Drivers Using Cellphones on Duty, Keeping Jobs in Spite of “Zero Tolerance”

A recent investigation by the Chicago Sun-Times found that CTA drivers and operators who have been caught using cellphones while on duty...

Does Workers’ Compensation Pay for Pain and Suffering?

With very rare exceptions, workers in Illinois can only be financially compensated for their on-the-job injuries through the workers’ compensation system. If...

Capsized Duck Boat Owners Warned About Design Flaws Last Year

The company that owned the capsized duck boat that recently left seventeen dead in Missouri was reportedly warned by a private inspector last...

GWC Obtains Settlement Valued at Over $710,160.00 for Union Pipefitter

GWC Partner Michael D. Fisher and Attorney Bennett J. Baker recently obtained a settlement valued at over $710,160.00 for a union pipefitter...

Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by Train at Metra Station

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a train at the Metra Electric District Station in south suburban Homewood. On July...

What Will it Cost to Hire a Lawyer for My Personal Injury Claim?

If you have been injured because of somebody else’s negligence, you might be thinking about bringing a personal injury claim. You know...

Can I File a Dog Bite Claim in Illinois?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United...

What Is My Claim Worth If I Have Been Injured in Illinois?

Since every case is unique, there is no simple answer to this question, but factors such as the following are helpful in...