Over $2,000,000,000
recovered for our clients
At GWC Injury Lawyers, we pride ourselves on the way we treat our clients and the results we have been able to obtain for them – over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements. GWC vigorously represents the wrongfully injured in all types of cases, including those involving car and truck accidents, workplace incidents, construction negligence, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death.
In our more than four decades in practice, we have built GWC into one of the leading Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law firms in Illinois. No other team of litigators is more respected, or more feared, by its opponents, both inside and outside of the courtroom. Our attorneys have the skills, the resources, and the reputation of success necessary to get you and your family the justice you deserve.
But don’t just take our word for it. Former clients frequently recommend GWC to their families and friends because they know firsthand how unflaggingly our determined injury lawyers worked on their own behalf. Click on the videos below to hear what some of them have to say about their experience with our law firm or scroll down to learn about just a small sample of our many legal triumphs.
While each case is different, involving unique circumstances and factors that influence the total compensation available, know that GWC will work as hard as possible to maximize the value of your claim, just as we have done for thousands of other innocent victims over the years. If you would like to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation one of our personal injury attorneys, call our office at 312-464-1234 or click here to chat with a representative 24/7.
$13,750,000
A tuckpointer suffered a brain injury in a scaffold collapse.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$13,730,000
A laborer suffered extensive burns over 80% of his body.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$11,000,000
An ironworker fell from a one-story roof and was rendered a partial quadriplegic.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$10,050,000
A carpenter was killed in a 100-foot fall into an elevator pit.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$8,500,000
A carpenter was killed when he was struck by a beam after a wall collapsed.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$8,300,000
A bricklayer fell thirty feet after an unsupported walking plank gave way.
Verdict - Construction Accident
$8,000,000
A union tuckpointer was fatally injured in a lift tipover accident.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$5,300,000
An electrician was killed after sustaining burns in a switchgear explosion.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$5,290,000
An electrical lineman suffered severe electrical burns at a construction site accident.
Verdict - Construction Accident
$4,650,000
A laborer suffered a fatal accident at a construction site during a violent storm.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$4,500,000
An ironworker sustained injuries when he fell 11 feet off a block wall.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$4,500,000
A Local 1 ironworker agreed to settle his case as his attorneys were preparing to select the jury.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$4,500,000
A sheet metal worker suffered multiple leg and facial fractures in a 20-foot fall off of an iron beam when he stepped on a bolt left by another contractor.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$4,350,000
A laborer suffered serious head injuries from an eleven-foot fall off of a job-built ladder on a construction project.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$4,100,000
An electrician suffered a serious knee injury when a piece of construction equipment became dislodged in a trailer and fell onto his leg.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$4,050,000
An electrician suffered severe electrical burns when an aluminum street light pole that his employer was installing hit a power line.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$3,900,000
An ironworker suffered multiple fractures from a 35-foot fall out of a lift truck while not using his safety lanyard.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$3,750,000
A laborer died following a construction fall.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$3,750,000
The wife of a laborer who had fallen to his death in an unwitnessed construction incident settled her wrongful death lawsuit after the case was assigned to a trial judge and her attorneys were preparing to start the trial.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$3,600,000
A carpenter suffered a fatal fall through metal decking due to another contractor partially cutting decking and leaving the area without barricades or warning.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$3,600,000
A sheet metal worker suffered a mild, disputed brain injury in a fall from a 12-foot stepladder while connecting pieces of overhead ductwork. Final offer of settlement before trial was $250,000.
Verdict - Construction Accident
$3,545,546.32
A 66-year-old concrete laborer suffered a deadly fall while working on a housing development project.
Binding Arbitration Award - Construction Accident
$3,260,370.96
A union ironworker suffered significant injuries to his right rotator cuff and left knee after falling at a construction site.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$2,550,000
A union electrician sustained multiple orthopedic injuries after falling from a lift.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$1,200,000
A union electrician suffered a non-displaced SLAP tear of the right shoulder in a residential construction accident.
Settlement - Construction Accident
$8,000,000
A male driver sustained a traumatic brain injury after a truck from a major trucking company collided with his vehicle.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$5,800,000
A mother was the sole survivor of van crash succumbed to catastrophic injuries.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$5,500,000
A mother and daughter suffered multiple injuries in an auto accident when another car disobeyed a stop sign.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$4,450,000
An Iraqi war veteran sustained fatal injuries after striking a pothole while riding his motorcycle in the City of Chicago.
Settlement - Automobile Accident
$4,400,000
A male driver suffered a fatal accident as a result of a semi-truck driver swerving his truck into west bound traffic and striking head-on the car of the victim.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$1,900,000
26 year old was killed in a devastating multi-car semi-truck collision.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$1,700,000
A motorcyclist seriously injured his legs when he was struck by an SUV.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$1,250,000
Three brothers were involved in a major car accident resulting in surgery and broken bones.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$800,000
Female passenger sustained a devastating ankle injury when a semi-truck made an improper left turn in front of her vehicle.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$435,000
An automobile driver sustained aggravation of preexisting degenerative neck condition that necessitated surgery.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$295,000
An elderly woman was knocked down by a cab and sustained a broken leg.
Settlement - Auto Accident
$100,000
A policy limits settlement on behalf of a pedestrian that was struck by a car while crossing street at night.
Settlement - Auto Accidents
$579,000
A sheet metal worker suffered significant injuries and was eventually placed on permanent sedentary work restrictions.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$550,000
GWC attorney Joel Block helped to secure more than $550,000 for the injuries sustained by a carpenter after he slipped off a roof while carrying building materials.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$540,000
A 38-year-old union carpenter suffered a significant back injury while lifting an aluminum joist.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$500,000
A 55-year-old construction worker required right shoulder replacement surgery after a jobsite fall.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$425,000
A union foreman electrician sustained a neck injury with permanent work restrictions after moving a 1000-pound master bundle of pipes.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$398,000
A 43 year old sheet metal worker sustained multiple injuries after falling at work.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$346,000
A carpenter fell while at work and sustained a cervical injury. The settlement that GWC negotiated included a funds set-aside for Medicare.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$315,000
Our client was a pipeline construction worker that seriously injured his back while lifting a pipe. He underwent numerous surgeries which eventually culminated in him needing a fusion and pain stimulator. GWC fought for and obtained $315,000 in compensation and also a provision for open medical treatment. Our client was also awarded permanent light-duty restrictions.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$315,000
A construction worker handling heavy pipeline seriously injured his back while lifting a pipe. He required severla surgeries and eventually ended up requiring a fusion and pain stimulator. GWC workers' compensation lawyer Corey Goldberg was able to successfully negotiate a $315,000 settlement in addition to paid medical expenses in the future.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$310,000
A 39 year old laborer sustained a back injury that required two surgical procedures. The Petitioner found alternative employment out of state and took that employment opportunity. The employers' physician disputed the Petitioner's entitlement to benefits. GWC obtained $310,000 in compensation for our client.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$300,000
Injured electrician and IBEW member. Employer disputed injured electrician's need for a knee replacement and case went to trial. The injured electrician was awarded the surgery and his employer appealed. GWC lawyer Harris Elliott handled this case and negotiated a settlement shortly before oral arguments were set to take place.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$285,000
Our client was a laborer that sustained a serious lower back injury that required surgery. The injury resulted in the movement abilities our client being permanently restricted. GWC obtained $285,000 for this injured laborer.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$280,000
The team at GWC obtained $280,000 settlement for a 61 year old electrician that sustained a serious shoulder injury while lifting at work.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$278,000
A 60 year old carpenter fell from a trailer while unloading work materials and injured his non-dominant left arm. While the Petitioner retired prior to settlement, GWC were able to secure a $278,000 settlement for the injuries he sustained.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$275,000
An ironworker fell at work and injured his lower back that required a two-level disc replacement. In addition to the settlement, GWC was also able to negotiate and secure Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for the petitioner which ensured his eligibility for his Iron Worker Disability Pension.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$252,000
A 58 y.o operating engineer fell of a ladder and was seriosuly injured. His injuries required three years of medical treatment and eventually, he could no longer fully perform his job tasks. Our client was planning on retiring on his 62nd birthday. GWC lawyer Corey Goldberg negotiated a $252,000 settlement and also additional stipulations that allowed this engineer to return to work on light duty.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$242,657.57
A 60-year-old union carpenter injured his knee and back while working on a remodeling job.
Award - Workers' Compensation
$242,000
A 39 year old local #1 laborer felt a pop while he was pulling up some carpeting on a job. His injury required a spinal fusion and resulted in permanent movement restrictions. GWC secured a $242,000 settlement for this injured laborer.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$240,800
A stationary engineer slipped on a ladder and grabbed onto a pipe to prevent falling. Our client sustained a cervical injury that led to fusion surgery. The legal professionals as GWC obtained a $240,800 settlement for this client.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$225,000
The foot of a laborer was run over by a co-worker that was operating a back hoe. The injuries to our client required multiple surgeries and extensive physical therapy. We successfully recovered $225,000 for our client.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$225,000
A sheet metal worker sustained a left wrist and hand injury while using a hammer drill.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$214,777
A sheet metal worker suffered a lower back injury that resulted in permanent restrictions after two surgeries.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$210,000
Our client was a carpenter that suffered a lower back injury that did not require surgery but resulted in permanent restrictions. GWC obtained a $210,000 settlement for this injured carpenter.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$175,000
A carpenter suffered a left shoulder injury that resulted in two surgeries and permanent restrictions. The lawyers at GWC obtained a $175,000 settlement for our client.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$174,243
This case involved a machine operator that was tried and settled over a disputed wage loss due to restrictions that the operator had. GWC obtained $174,243 for this machine operator.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$147,000
A window installed stepped off a customer's porch and injured his left knee. His injury developed into arthritis which prevented him from returning to heavy work. GWC obtained a $147,000 settlement for this installers claim.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$140,000
A 41 year old factory worker suffered a back injury while lifting work materials. Both the injury and the accident were disputed by the employer. GWC obtained a $140,000 settlement for our client.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$135,000
A 40 year old iron worker fell from a faulty ladder while on a job site. GWC successfully obtained $135,000 for this injured worker.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$125,000
The Petitioner - a CTA bus driver - accidentally ran over a pedestrian who fell into the bus path. The pedestrian was seriously injured, yet the Petitioner sustained no physical injuries, but suffered from PTSD. Petitioner was unable to return to work as a driver per his psychologist's orders. Because of his readily transferrable skills, Petitioner was highly employable so there was no wage loss. GWC lawyer Donn LaHaie was able to settle the case for $125,000.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$120,000
A 22 y.o worker that received her income mostly from tips broke her tib/fib in a work place accident. While the insurance company didn't deny the claim, they did deny the amount of money that our client was making. GWC attorney Corey Goldberg was able to increase her income by more than $500 per week for each week that she was off work. This resulted in this injured worker taking home more approximately $100,000 tax free as a result of her injuries.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$85,000
Our client is a spanish-speaking only teacher aide with a low rate who suffered a knee injury at work. Despite her low rate, GWCV lawyer Raul Rodriguez were able to get her a significantly sized settlement.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$81,000
An over the road truck driver sustained a serious neck injury when his truck went over a bump on I-57 near Manteno, Illinois. The claims was completely disputed. Respondent had video graphic evidence disputing the severity of the bump. The case went to trial where GWC lawyer Donn LaHaie presented additional video graphic evidence showing the actual severity of the bump and completely discredited the Respondents witness on the issue of fraud and accident. The Arbitrator awarded over $71,000.00 in back TTD, nearly $10,000.00 in medical expenses plus prospective medical care.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$77,000
A Union Waste management driver suffered a labral tear and also developed issues in the elbow both of which required surgery. He returned to work full duty.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$62,500
An employee of a staffing agency slipped on oil and tore his rotator cuff. After surgery, the injured worker was left with permanent medium duty restrictions. GWC took the case and attorney Harris Elliott successfully obtaining a settlement for almost four times the employer's initial offer of $17,000.00.
Settlement - Workers' Compensation
$10,730,000
Chicago neighborhood exposed to toxic smoke from the ACME Barrel facility.
Settlement - Other
$8,000,000
A union cement mason was fatally injured while trying to help an injured friend off a ladder on the friend’s property.
Settlement - Other
$4,030,000
A temp agency employee had several fingers partially amputated while operating a power press at a fabrication plant.
Settlement - Other
$3,700,000
An infant boy suffered an above the knee amputation due to the negligent acts of the hospital and a number of doctors.
Settlement - Other
$1,000,000
A 3-year-old boy was tragically killed in a fire in a rental home with faulty electrical wiring.
Settlement - Other
$600,000
Attorneys Louis A Cairo and Bradley Barker helped the family of an 85 year old man receive compensation for injuries their father sustained while receiving live-in care.
Settlement - Other
$185,000
A man tripped over a broken parking block and sustained broken orbital bone.
Settlement - Other
$100,000
Our client fell on carpet in her own office. Prior to contacting GWC, the victim did not receive any compensation offer. After GWC lawyer Mr. Timothy Keiser took the case, he successfully obtained $100,000 on behalf of our client.
Settlement - Other
$95,000
On behalf of a woman who sustained wrist fracture falling into sinkhole on village parkway.
Settlement - Other
$81,000
Our client suffered leg injuries (no fractures) and was initially offered under $40,000. GWC injury lawyer Mr. Timothy Keiser took the case to arbitration and successfully negotiated $81,000 on behalf of our client.
Settlement - Other
$77,500
On behalf of woman bit by dog. GWC accepted this case and was able to successfully negotiate a settlement of $77,500.
Settlement - Other
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