People who have been wrongfully injured in a car accident in Illinois often consider pursuing a personal injury case to obtain financial compensation. In these situations, they may wonder, “How much is my car accident case worth?” The truth is that every car accident case is different. There is no way to know at the>> Read More

If you have been wrongfully injured in a car accident in Illinois, there is a good chance that you are thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim to obtain financial compensation. You imagine you might be reimbursed for your medical treatment, but that may not be the only cost you have incurred. If you have>> Read More

If you have been injured in a car accident but have not received medical treatment, you may be asking yourself, “Do I have a car accident injury case?” In short, no. The value of any personal injury claim, including those involving car accidents, comes down to one key element – damages. These damages may include>> Read More

GWC partners Louis C. Cairo, Michael D. Fisher, and Louis A. Cairo have obtained an additional $2,839,590.00 for a union laborer, increasing the total amount of his settlement to $20 Million. Union Laborer Suffers Significant Injury In October 2019, a 41-year-old union construction laborer was tearing up sidewalks to accommodate the installation of fiber optic cabling in a Chicago neighborhood. >> Read More

If you get injured in a car accident as the result of another driver’s negligence, you could seek compensation by filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. How do you file a car accident injury claim? A Formal Request to the At-Fault Insurer According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are>> Read More

One of the most common questions asked by injured employees who are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim is “When do I start receiving TTD benefits?” TTD Benefits Offer Wage Replacement The Illinois workers’ compensation system entitles employees suffering from work-related injuries to receive a number of benefits. Key among these are Temporary Total Disability>> Read More

In Illinois, workers may receive medical treatment and other benefits for job-related injuries. But employers and insurance companies also have the right to assess that treatment. One means of evaluating treatment is utilization review. What is utilization review?  Let GWC Injury Lawyers explain. Utilization Review: Evaluating Patients Without Seeing Them Since 2005, the State of Illinois>> Read More

In Illinois, when you suffer a work-related injury, you are entitled to certain benefits under workers’ compensation. This includes Temporary Total Disability (TTD) payments, which are crucial for your financial stability during recovery. TTD payments are calculated as two-thirds of your average weekly wage. They are issued by your employer or their insurance provider. These>> Read More

With the state’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“Cannabis Act”), many Illinois residents have questions about the legal implications for their daily lives, including in the workplace. Of particular concern to injured workers is how a positive drug test will impact a workers’ compensation claim. First and foremost,>> Read More

If you have been injured in an accident involving a large truck, you may be thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim to obtain financial compensation. If so, it is natural to wonder “How much is my truck accident case worth?” Every Accident Is Different Every accident is different. They can occur under a variety>> Read More

If you are the victim of a truck accident, you might be contemplating a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. You may have incurred substantial medical bills from such a catastrophic incident, but you might also have lost pay because of your injuries. This could lead you to ask, “Can I claim wage loss>> Read More

If you have been wrongfully injured by a truck, you may be thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim. While you believe you could be reimbursed for medical bills and other expenses, what about the personal discomfort and emotional distress inflicted by an injury? You might wonder, “Can I be compensated for pain and suffering>> Read More