GWC partner Louis Anthony Cairo and attorney Allison L. Dolan have successfully secured a $1,300,000 settlement on behalf of their retired 63-year-old client who was injured in a semi-truck collision in Jo Daviess County. This result is particularly notable as it represents the third-largest reported settlement in Jo Daviess County history, the largest for a>> Read More

GWC partner Louis Anthony Cairo and attorney Allison L. Dolan have successfully obtained a $3,686,000.00 settlement, alongside a $103,000.00 reduction in the workers’ compensation lien, for their client, a 38-year-old union electrician who sustained neck injuries in a rear-end collision involving a semi-truck. The settlement was funded by Traveler’s Insurance Company. Semi-Truck Rear-Ends IBEW Local 134 Electrician’s>> Read More

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 tragic loss of Deputy Christina Musil has reverberated throughout DeKalb County, leaving a void in the hearts of her loved ones and the community she served. Deputy Musil’s life was cut short when a semi-truck crashed into her squad car on Route 23 near Waterman. The devastating collision serves as a stark reminder of>> Read More

GWC Partners Louis C. Cairo, Michael D. Fisher, and Louis A. Cairo have obtained $5.875 million in settlements on behalf of five victims of a Wisconsin semi-trailer accident. GWC represents two other passengers injured in this incident whose cases remain pending at this time. 18-Wheeler Flips Over Passenger Vehicle In March 2019, GWC’s clients were>> Read More

Trucking accidents are tragic events that can lead to devastating consequences, as exemplified by the recent South Elgin incident. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families affected by this terrible crash. These accidents serve as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers associated with large commercial vehicles on our roadways. The sheer>> Read More

If you have been injured in an accident involving a large truck, you may be thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim to obtain financial compensation. If so, it is natural to wonder “How much is my truck accident case worth?” Every Accident Is Different Every accident is different. They can occur under a variety>> Read More

If you are the victim of a truck accident, you might be contemplating a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. You may have incurred substantial medical bills from such a catastrophic incident, but you might also have lost pay because of your injuries. This could lead you to ask, “Can I claim wage loss>> Read More

If you have been wrongfully injured by a truck, you may be thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim. While you believe you could be reimbursed for medical bills and other expenses, what about the personal discomfort and emotional distress inflicted by an injury? You might wonder, “Can I be compensated for pain and suffering>> Read More

GWC attorney Bennett J. Baker has obtained a $400,000.00 settlement for a Teamster who fractured her ankle in a truck accident. Teamster Dragged Under Truck GWC’s client was a 41-year-old cashier at the Soldier Field parking lot and a proud member of the Teamsters for many years. In December 2018, she was working at a>> Read More

Two people were injured in a Minooka truck rollover accident involving two semi-trailers, according to the Illinois State Police. Barrier Hit in Minooka Truck Rollover Accident The Minooka truck rollover accident took place in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 on the early morning of June 10, 2021. At approximately 4:10 a.m., the driver of>> Read More

One person has been killed in a Hickory Hills truck accident on the northbound Tri-State Tollway, according to the Illinois State Police. Rear-End Collision in Hickory Hills Truck Accident The Hickory Hills truck accident occurred before 7:00 a.m. on March 2, 2021. At that time, two semi-trailers were traveling northbound on the Tri-State Tollway near>> Read More