Fuller’s Car Wash Installs Safety Bollards After Tragic Accident

Fuller’s Car Wash in Hinsdale has taken steps to enhance safety on its premises following a harrowing accident that resulted in the death of a minor and multiple serious injuries to four innocent bystanders. The incident occurred on July 17, 2023, when a Jeep driven by a Fuller’s Car Wash employee accelerated uncontrollably out of>> Read More

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GWC Obtains Settlement Worth Over $1,459,000.00 for Union Glazier

GWC partner Michael D. Fisher and attorneys Lawrence J. Amato and Bennett J. Baker have obtained a settlement worth over $1,459,000.00 for a union glazier who suffered multiple injuries on a commercial construction project. Negligence of Plumbing Contractor and General Contractor Injures Union Glazier GWC’s client, a union glazier, was working for a large commercial>> Read More

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Five Injured in Hinsdale Jeep Crash

A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized and four others were injured after a Jeep crashed into a sub shop in Hinsdale, IL. GWC Injury Lawyers represents two of the victims of the Hinsdale Jeep crash and is seeking assistance from the public in gathering any and all information relative to this tragic event. Shop Struck by>> Read More

Family of Local 1 Ironworker Retains GWC Injury Lawyers

When a Local 1 Ironworker showed up at Fermilab’s massive construction project to build its new proton generating facility in Batavia in May of 2023, it was not just another day of work for the journeyman. It turned out to be what is likely the last day that he will be able to pursue his>> Read More

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GWC Welcomes Two New Attorneys

GWC Injury Lawyers is pleased to welcome associate attorneys Allison Dolan and Daniel Barela to the firm’s Litigation department. Allison comes to GWC with several years of experience litigating complex injury cases. She has obtained settlements in excess of $10 million for her personal injury clients. Allison has focused much of her practice on advocating>> Read More

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GWC Obtains $6 Million Policy Limits for Machine Operator

GWC Partners Joseph P. Sorce and Louis A. Cairo and attorney Lawrence J. Amato have obtained the full insurance policy limits of $6 million for a machine operator injured by hazardous manufacturing equipment. Hand Pulled into Unguarded Machinery GWC’s client was a 56-year-old machine operator at a plant that produced roofing materials in Kankakee, IL.>> Read More

Harris L. Elliott Promoted to Partner at GWC Injury Lawyers

GWC Injury Lawyers proudly recognizes Harris L. Elliott as the firm’s newest Partner, celebrating his remarkable achievements on behalf of the firm’s clients and his integral role in various aspects of the firm’s operations. Harris joined GWC as a clerk while pursuing his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Recognizing his strong work>> Read More

GWC Obtains $400,000.00 for Union Peoples Gas Worker

GWC attorneys Bennett Baker and Timothy Keiser recently obtained a $400,000.00 settlement for a union Peoples Gas worker who suffered a knee injury in a Chicago two-flat building. Flimsy Attic Floor Injures Peoples Gas Worker GWC’s client was a 45-year-old Peoples Gas worker and a proud member of the Gas Workers Union, Local 18007. In>> Read More

Can I Be Compensated for Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case?

“Pain and suffering” is a legal term for the personal discomfort and emotional distress resulting from a bodily injury. If you have been hurt because of somebody else’s negligence in Illinois, you may have thought of pursuing a personal injury claim. You imagine you can seek reimbursement for medical bills and other out-of-pocket expenses, but>> Read More

Can I Claim Wage Loss in a Personal Injury Case?

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you might be thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim. You may have incurred a number of out-of-pocket expenses since the accident, including medical bills, but you may also have been unable to work because of the injuries you sustained. When this happens, can you>> Read More

Can I Be Compensated for Pain and Suffering in a Construction Accident?

If you have been injured in a construction accident, you may be thinking about pursuing a claim against the at-fault parties. While you believe you could be reimbursed for medical bills and other out-of-pocket expenses, can you obtain compensation for the personal discomfort and emotional distress associated with your injury, also known as “pain and>> Read More

Can I Be Compensated for Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident?

In Illinois, “pain and suffering” is a legal term for the physical discomfort and emotional distress caused by an injury. If you have been wrongfully injured in a car accident in Illinois because of somebody else’s negligence, you may be asking yourself, “Can I be compensated for pain and suffering in a car accident?” You>> Read More

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