A federal lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages has been filed on behalf of the estates of two of nine members of an Indiana family who drowned when a duck boat sank near Branson, MO. A second lawsuit was filed in state court the following day by the three surviving daughters of a couple from Higginsville,>> Read More

A recent investigation by the Chicago Sun-Times found that CTA drivers and operators who have been caught using cellphones while on duty have largely kept their jobs – even after at least two instances that resulted in a CTA crash. These findings seemingly contradict the CTA’s stated “zero-tolerance policy” for cellphone use, raising concerns about>> Read More

With very rare exceptions, workers in Illinois can only be financially compensated for their on-the-job injuries through the workers’ compensation system. If you have been injured on the job, you may have a lot of questions about the potential benefits available to you under this system. One of the most common of these questions is>> Read More

The company that owned the capsized duck boat that recently left seventeen dead in Missouri was reportedly warned by a private inspector last year that design flaws could put its boats at greater risk of sinking. Additionally, a report by a government safety agency highlighted the structural dangers of duck boats nearly two decades ago, though>> Read More

GWC Partner Michael D. Fisher and Attorney Bennett J. Baker recently obtained a settlement valued at over $710,160.00 for a union pipefitter who was injured when he fell more than six feet off of a defectively designed and constructed platform. Dangerous Design Flaw GWC’s client, an HVAC service technician, has been a union pipefitter since>> Read More

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a train at the Metra Electric District Station in south suburban Homewood. On July 17, 2018, at about 6:00 p.m., a 52-year-old woman was hit by outbound train Number 603 while at the Homewood Station, which is located by the intersection of Harwood Avenue and Ridge Road.>> Read More

If you have been injured because of somebody else’s negligence, you might be thinking about bringing a personal injury claim. You know that your chances of being fully and fairly compensated for your damages are better if you hire a personal injury lawyer, but if you’re like many other people in this situation, finances are>> Read More

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States. Bites from dogs or other animals can result in serious injuries, and it is not uncommon for a bite wound to become infected. If this has happened to you in Illinois, you>> Read More

Since every case is unique, there is no simple answer to this question, but factors such as the following are helpful in evaluating the potential value of a personal injury claim: Legal Merit – In order for a claim to have any value at all, the facts must establish that someone else was at fault.>> Read More

If you have been in a car accident, you may be questioning whether you should tell your insurance company about it. Especially when the accident initially seems to have been minor, concerns about having to pay higher rates might cause you to wonder, “Should I even tell my insurance company at all?” The answer is>> Read More

If you have been injured on the job, you may be asking yourself, “Can I sue my employer for negligence?” In Illinois, the answer is “No” in most cases because of the workers’ compensation system. Prior to 1902, if you were injured on the job in the United States, the only legal means that you>> Read More

Under the workers’ compensation system in Illinois, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you have sustained an injury or illness on the job while performing the duties of your job. These can include injuries that are directly caused by your work, such as broken bones, burns, and loss of limbs, prior injuries or>> Read More