GWC attorney, Autumn Leslie, and partner, Michael D. Fisher, have obtained a settlement for $9 million dollars and a waiver of the $122,531.00 workers’ compensation lien on behalf of the Estate of a deceased truck driver who was killed when a bundle of metal tubing fell off his flatbed trailer during unloading. Bundle of Metal>> Read More

The lawsuit on behalf of the family of David O’Donnell, Local 130 technical engineer who suffered fatal injuries in the June 9th fall at the University of Chicago Hospital Cancer Pavilion project, has been filed today, June 20th, 2024. David O’Donnell’s mother was appointed Administrator of his estate in a probate order on June 18th,>> Read More

GWC partner Michael D. Fisher and attorney Autumn K. Leslie obtained a settlement worth over $919,000 for a union operating engineer who suffered a hip injury at a construction project. The settlement included a complete waiver of the worker’s compensation lien, which totaled $189,000. Negligence of Owner and General Contractor Injures Union Operating Engineer In November>> Read More

A lawsuit was filed on June 10, 2024 on behalf of Jeffrey A. Spyrka, the Local 1 ironworker who fell over 100 feet when a scaffold at the University of Chicago Hospital new cancer center project failed in high winds on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  The lawsuit on behalf of the family of David O’Donnell,>> Read More

GWC attorney Raul V. Rodriguez represented the firm during the 15th Annual Latin American Labor Rights Week. Educating Latin American Workers Latin American Labor Rights Week is a yearly event that is dedicated to educating Latin American workers in the Chicago area about their legal rights. The Consulate General of Mexico organized the event, with participation from>> Read More

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

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

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

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