Gov. Bruce Rauner has instructed the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to refer an enforcement action to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office against Sterigenics International in [...]
A cyclist has been taken to an area hospital in critical condition after crashing into an open car door in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, IL. The incident highlights the dangers of being [...]
A judge has dismissed the Chicago Cubs from a lawsuit over a foul ball injury at Wrigley Field that left a man partially blind, citing the “Baseball Rule.” The Plaintiff’s lawsuit against Major [...]
On August 10, 2018, a San Francisco jury awarded $289 million to a man who claims that he contracted terminal cancer from his exposure to Roundup, a weed killer manufactured by agricultural giant [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 – [...]
Bars, clubs, and restaurants can be excellent places to enjoy alcoholic beverages responsibly, but there are some people who simply do not know when to say when. With their judgment dulled by [...]
In most cases, the State of Illinois sets a time limit of two years for an adult to file a personal injury lawsuit in the civil court system. This time limit is known as the Statute of [...]
