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GWC Secures $8,376,000.00 Jury Verdict for Injured Indiana Bricklayer

On October 25, 2011, a Cook County Jury awarded a gross verdict of $8,376,000.00 to an injured Local 21 bricklayer for a serious heel injury that he suffered in an Indiana construction accident on May 30, 2006. The case was tried before Judge Suriano, by Colin J. OMalley and Joseph P. Sorce of GWC Injury Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois. The lawsuit was filed against Emil Perrotta Co, Inc., a carpenter subcontractor working the Chicago area. On May 30, 2006, the...

The Insurance Company is Not Your Long Lost Friend

One of the first things we tell our clients in Chicago personal injury cases, and which always bears repeating, is this: DO NOT TALK TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY ABOUT YOUR INJURIES. Its natural to be upset and frazzled after being injured in an accident. Its a traumatic event, and one you more than likely have never experienced before. But its exactly the type of event a seasoned insurance adjuster deals with each and every day, and he or she will...

Tragedy in Tampico14 Year Old Workers Fatally Electrocuted

At what age is a child capable of working on a farm in near proximity to dangerous farm equipment and irrigation systems? In Illinois that age is 12 and giant corporations like Monsanto rely on children to reap great profits at the expense of our childrens safety and lives. This was the case Monday, July 25, 2011, when Jade Garza and Hannah Kendall, two 14 year old friends, were killed in a tragic and inexcusable accident. They were two of...

New Report Shows Illinois is Number Two in Dog Bite Claims

According to a recent Chicago Tribune article, State Farm Insurance released data showing that Illinois now ranks number two among the top ten states for total number of dog bite claims and dog bite insurance payouts. While California is at the top of that list with 369 dog bite claims and $11.3 million in payouts for 2010, Illinois ranks just below with 317 claims and payouts totaling $9.7 million. State Farm released this data in anticipation of National Dog Bite...

Preventable Mistakes in US Hospitals: A New Hope?

A new study reporting on the medical error rates in United States hospitals found that approximately ninety percent of all hospital mistakes go unreported. The study examined the medical records of nearly eight hundred patients at three teaching hospitals and found that the number of medical mistakes, acquired infections, or subsequent injuries sustained by those patients was ten times higher than the figures reported by the federal government and the hospitals themselves. These findings reflect a disturbing trend of hospitals...

Injury Cases and Discount Fees?

The current state of our economy has had a terrible effect on lawyers: thousands of real estate and banking lawyers have lost their jobs, many recently graduated lawyers have found it impossible to find jobs, and many small law firms have seen their traditional sources of business fade away. Attorneys are resourceful and always look for ways to make a living. This unprecedented economy has made many of these lawyers turn to the personal injury and workers compensation business in...

Concussions in Sports Similar To Explosion Blast Wind

A large explosion creates an effect known as a blast wind. Soldiers who are exposed to such a blast wind often suffer serious injuries, including brain injuries. In a recent study conducted by Boston University and Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System researchers, brain tissue from soldiers exposed to a blast wind was found to show similar damage as that from athletes who suffered multiple concussions over the course of their careers. A single blast was capable of causing two conditions...

The Problem With Aluminum Bats and Little League Baseball

Millions of kids throughout the United States will participate in youth baseball programs this summer. For decades, the use of aluminum bats has been commonplace. However, there has been recent debate in a number of states to prohibit the use of Aluminum bats by children. Last year, the Illinois Legislature debated over a bill that would make it illegal for parents, teachers or coaches to allow a child under the age of 13 years old to use aluminum bats. Proponents...