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One person has been killed and another has been seriously injured in a Lisle boom lift accident at a suburban office building. Concrete Broken in Lisle Boom Lift Accident The Lisle boom lift [...]

A plumber foreman was approved for workers’ compensation benefits despite a preexisting condition because he was injured as a result of an employment-related risk. Injured While Climbing Stairs [...]

One person is dead and two others are injured following a Dan Ryan Expressway accident involving two vehicles on Chicago’s South Side. Dan Ryan Expressway Accident After Midnight The fatal Dan [...]

A judge has ruled that a White Sox lawsuit filed by a man who was injured by a foul ball may move forward. White Sox Lawsuit Alleges Conscious Disregard In a written opinion issued on May 25, [...]

Gig economy companies have been courting unions and lawmakers in an effort to preserve the independent contractor status of their workforce. Independent Contractor Status Targeted in Several [...]

Two people were injured in a Minooka truck rollover accident involving two semi-trailers, according to the Illinois State Police. Barrier Hit in Minooka Truck Rollover Accident The Minooka truck [...]

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a prejudgment interest law that could expedite the resolution of personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for Illinois plaintiffs. Law Goes Into Effect in July Gov. [...]

The Biden administration has rescinded an independent contractor rule that would have made it easier for businesses to misclassify employees. Independent Contractor Rule Regulated Status On May [...]

GWC Injury Lawyers LLC obtained more than $2 million in total settlements on behalf of injured clients in May 2021. May 2021 Yields 36 Settlements GWC’s dedicated attorneys and staff brought 36 [...]

One person is dead and three other people are injured following a Lake Shore Drive crash in downtown Chicago. Four Vehicles in Lake Shore Drive Crash The fatal Lake Shore Drive crash took place [...]