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International Brotherhood of Teamsters Injury Lawyers

Whether it is a burn, back injury, or sprained ankle, the majority of workplace accidents can be covered by workers’ compensation benefits. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act provides benefits for almost everyone who works in or was hired in Illinois. Workers’ comp benefits are paid by employers or their insurers, and that cost cannot be passed onto injured workers.

Unfortunately, the new workers’ compensation laws are written to benefit employers by minimizing workers’ right to compensation. There are many traps written into the laws that can result in a worker losing his or her right to full benefits if a workers’ comp claim is not filed properly.

The Chicago law firm of GWC Injury Lawyers specializes in helping injured workers and their families. For the past four decades, we have helped recover more than $2 billion on behalf of our workers’ compensation and personal injury clients. Our firm is highly experienced in successfully handing workplace injury cases involving all union workers, including Teamsters.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is a national union that boasts more than 1.4 million members and approximately 500,000 retirees. The union and its affiliates are organized into 21 industrial divisions and represent members of almost every professional and nonprofessional occupation in Illinois.

Teamster members are employed across both the public and private sector in positions including:

  • Airline workers
  • Bakers
  • Car haulers
  • Food processors
  • Freight workers
  • Launderers
  • Manufacturers
  • Truckers
  • Warehouse workers

The union seeks to organize workers to give them a strong voice in their workplaces. Teamsters also negotiate and enforce collective bargaining contracts to make sure that all workers are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

The attorneys at GWC Injury Lawyers are proud to represent more union workers than any other law firm. Since 1977, we have represented thousands of injured individuals and their families in workers’ compensation cases.

Our firm is known as the law firm that caters to injured union workers. We are well-respected throughout the state due to the care we show every one of our clients. Our attorneys routinely speak at union halls and jobsites to help educate workers on workers’ comp laws and their rights.

You can arrange a free consultation with one of our union workers’ comp attorneys by calling 1-312-626-9154 or reach us via this website. In addition to our Chicago law offices, we have locations throughout the state and can meet clients in union halls and other places for their convenience.

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Working with Mr. Elliott was a Breeze. not only was he concise and honest, he was also very knowledgeable and explained everything Very easy.

Also i might add, his supporting staff Amy and Crystal make sending and receiving documents so good and hassle free. I have worked with GWC in the past and will called them first every time too. One last thing, i have Had success referring GWC to my Coworker's and friends and also Family too.and I always will !Thank You GWC .

Harris Elliott of GWC Represented me in a Workman's compensation case. Not only was he very diligent, he was also very patient.

And took the time to make sure I understood everything that was going on and every procedure. Harris answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally. His assistant, Daisy was also very professional and when Harris was away from the office she did just as well as he did. She's the best!! If I every get hurt again, He will be the first person I call!!

Lou Cairo and GWC were the best to me and got me the maximum amount of compensation for my accident. Kate Kirwan Searls was my attorney and I could not have asked for better representation.

Kate killed it and got me what I deserved and then some. She was prompt, detailed, and excellent at communicating with me throughout the whole process. I will only be using GWC for any future cases, as well as only recommending them to any friends and family. If you want your case handled right, contact GWC!

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

The whole team at GWC was amazing. Harris took on my case and answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally.

Everyone who I came into contact at the firm was also great. If I ever get injured again they will be the first people that I call.

GWC went above and beyond to help resolve an almost 5 year case. The financial and emotional frustration we endured after my husband's car accident was met with empathy and urgency for resolution.

Lou was professional and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process. He treated us like family and never gave up on fighting for a fair and prompt resolution. Our lives may be forever changed but Lou and his team made the utmost commitment to make sure we were taken care of. GWC has the best staff and I am positive if we had used another firm our financial compensation would not have been even close to what Lou & his team secured for us. We are forever grateful and would recommend GWC to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you again for changing our lives for the better.

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

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It's Your Case You Deserve Justice

If you or a loved one has been wrongfully injured, follow in the footsteps of our thousands of satisfied clients and turn to the dedicated attorneys at GWC Injury Lawyers. At GWC, we have the experience, the determination, and the well-earned reputation of success necessary to get you and your family the compensation you deserve so that you can start getting your lives back on track.

To schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers, you may call our office at (312) 999-9999 or click here to chat with a representative at any time. At GWC, justice starts today.

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111 E Wacker Dr Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 999-9999
Burr Ridge
1000 Burr Ridge Pkwy #203
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 300-3026
Libertyville
31290 U.S 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 984-3830
Rockford
6820 Mill Road
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 315-4698