A Naperville four-car accident has claimed the life of a Chicago woman, according to a statement from the Naperville Police Department. Naperville Four-Car Accident at Intersection The fatal Naperville four-car accident took place on the early morning of April 27, 2021. Shortly before 7:45 a.m., 53-year-old Lesly Engel of Chicago was driving a gray 2003>> Read More

An Illinois staph infection bill would create a “rebuttable presumption” to assist some first responders seeking workers’ compensation benefits. Illinois Staph Infection Bill Passes House On April 21, 2021, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 3662. The Illinois staph infection bill amends the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act to create a rebuttable presumption>> Read More

A federal report finds that political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prevented stronger action on Illinois ethylene oxide pollution. EPA “Delayed” Informing Community The Illinois ethylene oxide pollution report was released by the EPA Office of Inspector General (IG) on April 15, 2021. The report details the IG’s findings on EPA ethylene oxide>> Read More

A female pedestrian was struck and killed in a Palos Hills Pace bus accident, according to authorities investigating the incident. Palos Hills Bus Accident at Intersection The fatal Palos Hills Pace bus accident took place on Sunday, April 11, 2021. At approximately 10:19 a.m., officers from the Palos Hills Police Department were called to the>> Read More

GWC is pleased to announce that James E. Babcock has been appointed to the Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). “Lifeblood” of the ISBA Mr. Babcock will serve on the Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council for the 2021-2022 term. As part of his duties, he will contribute to the>> Read More

GWC attorney Raul V. Rodriguez has obtained over $500,000.00 in workers’ compensation settlements in a single month despite the challenges of working remotely. Large Settlements for Multiple Clients Mr. Rodriguez secured significant settlements for multiple clients during the month of March, including the following: $346,919.00 for a union electrician. The client suffered a lower back injury while he>> Read More

A federal agency has begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic accidental Peloton death of a child. Details of Accidental Peloton Death Unknown Peloton CEO and co-founder John Foley first announced the accidental Peloton death in a letter issued on March 18, 2021. Foley wrote that there had been “a tragic accident involving a child>> Read More

GWC Injury Lawyers LLC proudly congratulates its hardworking attorneys and staff for having successfully obtained over $4 million in total settlements in March. Settlements Reflect Wide Variety of GWC’s Cases In all, GWC’s dedicated lawyers successfully resolved 55 claims in March, in cases representing a wide variety of injuries, fact patterns, professions, and trade affiliations.>> Read More