The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) recently approved benefits for a woman who was injured when a coworker jumped on her because it was determined that she was the nonparticipating victim of workplace horseplay. In the matter of Allen v. Atlas Staffing Agency, the woman was employed as a mold inspector and product packager. On>> Read More

Each year, more and more Americans are taking prescription drugs. In fact, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, more than 59% of American adults take at least one prescription drug. The same study also concluded that 15% of Americans are taking five or more prescription drugs, up>> Read More

On April 9, 2012,  an ironworker was working for a construction company to erect a bridge on the South Side of Chicago. While in the process of erecting a truss post, the rigging separated and the post fell, striking and killing the man. The post was required by design to be positioned between two gusset>> Read More

On July 8, 2017, GWC Injury Lawyers attended the Bernard J. Spatz “Dollars Against Diabetes” Softball Tournament. This annual event is organized by The Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council to raise money for diabetes research. GWC served as the Refreshments and Concession Sponsor. The event was held at St. Christina’s Fields>> Read More

At GWC, our litigation lawyers have been on a tear lately, resolving significant cases that are making a huge impact on the lives and livelihood of our clients. In fact, over the past 18 months, in addition to countless large 6-figure cases, we have successfully resolved numerous large 7-figure and 8-figure cases. At GWC, our>> Read More

A collision with an SUV left a pedestrian killed in Chicago’s South Side Kenwood neighborhood. The incident occurred on July 8, 2017, at approximately 5:14 p.m. The pedestrian killed, Xiang He, 76, of Humboldt Park, was walking at or near the crosswalk in the 1400 block of East 47th Street when an SUV struck her.>> Read More

An alleged driver on drugs has been charged for her role in the death of a pedestrian in south suburban Chicago Heights. On June 28, 2017, at approximately 2:40 p.m., 47-year-old Rical P. Thomas, of Richton Park, was driving her Honda CR-V at the 300 block of Chicago Road when she reportedly struck 30-year-old Cordell>> Read More