With over $2 billion recovered in verdicts and settlements, GWC Injury Lawyers LLC is one of the premier personal injury and workers’ compensation law firms in Illinois. GWC takes pride in fighting for its clients and their families in all types of personal injury cases, including those involving wrongful death, nursing home abuse, motor vehicle collisions, workplace accidents, construction negligence, and medical malpractice. For a free consultation, call us 24/7 at 312-999-9999 or visit us on the web at gwclaw.com
GWC Injury Lawyers LLC's Michael D. Fisher and Louis Anthony Cairo have recovered a record $3,000,000 settlement in Jo Daviess County on behalf of a union concrete worker who was electrocuted at a construction site. This is the largest reported settlement for a personal injury case in the history of Jo Daviess County.
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GWC Obtains $3 Million Record Settlement for Concrete Laborer in Jo Daviess County
GWC congratulates Lance Northcutt and Bennett Baker for conducting one of the first Zoom bench trials in Illinois on behalf of an injured #Teamster. We will not let the COVID-19 pandemic prevent us from fighting for the rights of our clients. #justicestartstoday
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GWC Conducts One of the First Zoom Bench Trials in Illinois
BREAKING NEWS: GWC files lawsuits against Sterigenics, Griffith Laboratories and other related companies for emitting ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, into the Willowbrook community for more than three decades. These victims and their families join hundreds of others seeking justice for being unknowingly exposed to ethylene oxide.
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GWC Files Lawsuits Against Sterigenics for Cancer Victims
A California judge has ruled that Uber and Lyft drivers must be classified as employees, as the two rideshare giants threaten to pull out of the state in response.
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California Judge Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Employees
GWC attorney Louis Anthony Cairo has obtained a settlement worth $454,700.40 for a carpenter who was injured in an on-the-job ladder accident.
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GWC Obtains Settlement Worth $454,700.40 for Carpenter
GWC Injury Lawyers LLC's Michael D. Fisher and Louis Anthony Cairo have obtained a $2,050,000.00 settlement, the second largest in the history of Jo Daviess County, for an elderly couple injured in a serious car accident.
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GWC Obtains Second Largest Settlement in Jo Daviess County History
GWC Injury Lawyers LLC has obtained a $409,089.06 verdict for an injured Teamster in one of the first Personal Injury Zoom bench trials in Illinois.
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GWC Obtains Over $409,000.00 in One of the First Zoom Bench Trials in Illinois
Watch GWC Injury Lawyers LLC Managing Partner Louis Cairo on
ABC 7 Chicago's Windy City LIVE at 1:45 p.m. today. Lou will discuss how GWC is serving its clients during the #pandemic court closures, including by conducting one of the first Zoom bench trials in Illinois. https://abc7chicago.com/windycitylive/
We are proud to announce that twelve of the firm’s attorneys have been named as 2021 Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers in Illinois. Congratulations to James E. Babcock, Jr., Bennett Baker, Joel J. Block, Harris Elliott, Michael Fisher, Joseph P. Sorce, and Daniel H. Streckert who were selected as Leading Lawyers; and Larry Amato, Deanna Arthur, Louis Anthony Cairo, Tim Keiser, and Raul V. Rodriguez who were recognized as Emerging Lawyers. Managing Partner, Louis Cairo, remains on the Leading Lawyers Advisory Board.
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GWC Attorneys Designated as Leading Lawyers for 2021
GWC Injury Lawyers LLC would like to express our deepest gratitude to America's veterans and the sacrifices they have made to keep our country safe. #VeteransDay
Tune in to WCPT 820 - Chicago's Progressive Talk Radio this Thursday at 5:00 p.m., when GWC Injury Lawyers LLC Managing Partner Louis Cairo will be talking with Illinois labor leaders about the election and what it means for the future of American labor. Thom Hartmann and Stephanie Miller Show will host. #UnionStrong
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2316044261086/WN_1_mQzRGGQBWWPjrExj35KA
California voters have passed a ballot measure that classifies drivers for #Uber, #Lyft, and other gig economy companies as independent contractors instead of employees.
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Uber and Lyft Drivers Remain Independent Contractors in California
With Thanksgiving upon us, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the things that we are thankful for. Like you, we are thankful for the time we are able to spend with our loved ones. We are also thankful for the thousands of clients who have put their trust in GWC to fight for the justice they deserve. For over forty years, it is this trust that has enabled us to grow into one of the premier personal injury and workers' compensation law firms in Illinois and that is something that we will never take for granted.
From our family to yours, thank you for giving us the opportunity to fight for you and your loved ones. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!
LIVE: Tune in to WCPT 820 - Chicago's Progressive Talk Radio right now to hear GWC Injury Lawyers LLC Managing Partner Louis Cairo and radio host Joan Marie Esposito discuss how to keep workers safe during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.wcpt820.com/joan-esposito-live-local-progressive/
With the holiday season upon us, it is only natural to reflect on the past year. This is especially true in 2020, a year that has brought so many unexpected changes to all of our lives, including here at GWC Injury Lawyers LLC.
But despite the many challenges that we have faced this year, we have always remained committed to providing the same level of professionalism and zealous advocacy on behalf of our clients that we have prided ourselves on for over forty years.
With the assistance of cutting edge technology, our team has successfully adapted to the challenging conditions imposed by the Coronavirus. Our attorneys continue to conduct depositions, participate in pre-trial and case management conferences, and conduct settlement negotiations in virtual environments. GWC has also been a leader in finding innovative solutions to deal with the ongoing closures of our courtrooms, including achieving a very favorable verdict in one of the first Zoom bench trials in the state and obtaining a favorable arbitration award in a hotly contested workers' compensation claim that proceeded to trial, in person, during the middle of the pandemic.
GWC will not let anything prevent us from carrying on the mission we have had since our founding: to ensure that our clients and their families obtain the justice that they deserve.
Your celebrations may be different this year but at least one thing remains the same - our team will always be here to fight for you. From the entire GWC family to yours, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday and a Happy New Year! God bless you all!
- Louis Cairo
GWC attorney Harris Elliott has obtained a favorable trial award for a union carpenter who was wrongfully denied workers’ compensation benefits after being injured on the job.
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GWC Secures Wrongfully Denied WC Benefits for Union Carpenter
Two construction workers were critically injured after a building collapsed in suburban Westmont, IL on Monday afternoon. While much about this incident remains unclear, a timely and thorough investigation will be needed to ensure that the injured workers and their families’ interests are being protected. Click on the following link to learn more:
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Two Construction Workers Seriously Injured After Westmont Building Collapse
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is implementing a lower threshold for Chicago speed camera tickets in what she claims is an effort to combat a rise in the city’s traffic deaths.
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Chicago Speed Camera Tickets to Have Lower Threshold
The Illinois General Assembly has extended a COVID-19 law making it easier for essential employees to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Click on the following link to learn more:
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COVID-19 Law Lowering Burden for Essential Employees Extended
Join GWC Injury Lawyers LLC Managing Partner Louis Cairo on WCPT 820 at 3:30 p.m. today, when he and Joan Marie Esposito will be discussing President Biden’s executive order about workplace safety during the #COVID19 pandemic.
Congratulations to GWC Injury Lawyers LLC attorneys Louis Cairo, Michael Fisher, and Joseph Sorce for once again being honored as Super Lawyers this year. We are also proud to report that GWC Attorneys Tim Keiser, Raul Rodriguez, and Jacqueline Claire have been recognized as 2021 Rising Stars.
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GWC Attorneys Honored as 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers
GWC Injury Lawyers LLC offers some important tips to help keep you safe during another freezing winter weekend in Chicago.
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How You Can Stay Safe During Chicago’s Freezing Winter Weekend
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This week, we’re showcasing GWC Injury Lawyers LLC for our Business of the Week campaign!
For over forty years, GWC Injury Lawyers LLC has proudly and successfully represented thousands of injured clients and their families. With over $2 billion in trial verdicts and settlements, their track record of success has helped them to garner respect from their adversaries and to grow their reputation as one of Illinois’ Leading Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Firms.
GWC offers free consultations and they work on a contingency fee basis, which means that they only get paid a fee if they are able to obtain a verdict or negotiate a settlement on behalf of their clients. If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident, GWC is available 24/7 to discuss your potential case by calling 312-999-9999 or by visiting their website at gwclaw.com.
Injured litigants and their families must often wait years to get their day in court while insurance carriers “Deny, Delay, and Don’t Pay” until the last possible minute. But a new law providing for prejudgment interest in personal injury and wrongful death verdicts may change that! Tune in to WCPT 820 - Chicago's Progressive Talk Radio at 4:15 PM today to hear Louis Cairo of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC and host Joan Marie Esposito discuss this important new development in plaintiffs’ rights.
The Illinois General Assembly recently passed a bill that would allow for prejudgment interest in personal injury and wrongful death claims that go to trial. GWC Injury Lawyers LLC Managing Partner Louis Cairo told WCPT 820 - Chicago's Progressive Talk's Joan Marie Esposito that HB3360 would remove the incentive for insurance companies to "Deny, Delay, and Don't Pay" on meritorious injury claims. Click on the following link to learn more:
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Illinois Prejudgment Interest Bill May Soon Become State Law
GWC Injury Lawyers LLC is a proud sponsor of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois' 22nd Annual Judicial Reception, which will take place on March 5 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. The WBAI’s Judicial Reception is a yearly gathering dedicated to honoring the Illinois judiciary.
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GWC Proudly Sponsors WBAI’s 22nd Annual Judicial Reception
Happy Saint Patrick's Day from your friends at GWC Injury Lawyers LLC!
Get to know GWC Injury Lawyers LLC Owner and Managing Partner Louis Cairo. Lou discusses the influence that his childhood and heritage have had on his career, how words mean nothing unless you can deliver on them, and the foundation of mutual respect that has made GWC one of the leading personal injury and workers' compensation law firms in Illinois.
Get to know GWC Partner Joel J. Block. Joel discusses how his law enforcement background inspires him to help his wrongfully injured clients get the justice they deserve.
