About GWC Injury Lawyers LLC

Illinois' Largest Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Law Firm

As a well-established, highly successful law firm, we are proud to hold a rare distinction among the many Illinois lawyers who handle personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Smaller firms may have trouble devoting sufficient time or other resources to your case, which could lead to you getting less compensation for your injury than you truly deserve. At GWC, we can afford to devote the necessary time, money, and resources to each and every one of our clients. We can – and we will – do whatever is necessary to get you the maximum recovery in the shortest amount of time. While most law firms handle multiple cases at a time, you have only one case – your own. It is therefore in your best interest to ensure that it does not get “placed on the back burner,” and you can rest assured that this will never happen at GWC. We have more than twenty lawyers working at our firm, so we are always available for you, and we strive to give our clients 100% satisfaction with the services we provide. And with over $2 billion recovered in verdicts and settlements, we think their satisfaction speaks for itself. What started as a small two-person operation has grown into one of the premier personal injury and workers’ compensation law firms in Illinois, with more than $2.5 billion recovered in verdicts and settlements. GWC has championed the cause of clients who have been harmed in almost every type of situation, including those involving car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, workplace and construction negligence, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, dog bites, defective products, and wrongful death. Our attorneys have received most of the major awards and distinctions available to legal practitioners in the state, including “Top Lawyers” from the Leading Lawyers Network, “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” from Chicago Magazine, and “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” from the National Trial Lawyers. Though GWC Injury Lawyers has grown exponentially over the decades, our core purpose has never wavered. We remain devoted to helping the helpless and making sure that the voice of the individual never gets lost. With these values as its bedrock, it is no wonder that GWC has maintained such strong ties with organized labor since the firm’s inception. We have been honored with designations from the state’s largest unions for our efforts on behalf of workers of virtually every occupation who have sustained injuries in practically every circumstance imaginable. In fact, GWC has often been called “the construction accident law firm” because we have represented members of nearly all of the state’s major building trade unions. These unions count on us when a construction accident occurs because they have seen for themselves what our skilled attorneys can do. Additionally, GWC takes great pride in serving as the Consultant Attorney (Abogado Consultor) for the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago. In this capacity, the firm advises the city’s Mexican immigrant community on issues related to workers’ compensation and personal injury law. In standing with the hardworking residents of Illinois, from those whose families have belonged to the same union for generations to those who have just arrived on our shores, GWC Injury Lawyers is keeping alive the spirit of American labor that inspired the firm’s creation in the first place. We believe that the lifeblood of this great nation comes from the ones who help build it, from the laborers and tradespeople of the last century to the workers of every kind today. GWC will always strive to make sure that each person has the same protections under the law as the most well-connected titans of the establishment. If you have been injured because of someone else’s careless actions, rest assured that the personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys of GWC Injury Lawyers will be here, ready to get you and your loved ones the justice you deserve.

 

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Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
October 27, 2025
Hired Attorney Harris Elliott

Harris, from the outset of my duty disability injury, has guided me through all phases of my claim. Harris explains everything to help me make informed decisions regarding settlement options. As we near the settlement phase, I’ve no doubt, his assistance will ensure I receive the maximum settlement. Injury is hard enough to deal with. Having Harris on my side makes this process much more stress free.

 
Motorcycle Accidents
Posted by anonymous
May 01, 2018
Hired Law Firm

Words cannot express how grateful I am for GWC Law Firm. They have been a part of my life for the last 8 years and I cannot even begin to explain how hard these wonderful people work. They have been by my side since day 1 and fought until the very end. You are not just a client to them you become family. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you to both Sr. And Jr. Mr. Cairo's, Mr. Joe Sorce, Mr. Larry Ruder, Mr. Bennett Baker and to Georgia and Dulce for the kindness and support.

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
November 29, 2017
Hired Law Firm

I worked with GWC as a plaintiff in an auto accident lawsuit. I started with another firm that declined to take my case. The insurance company offered me around 2k for my injuries. I felt helpless. I contacted GWC and they helped me from day 1 through the entire process which ended in a 6 figure settlement. They were professional and educated me on the process from day one. I would recommend that everyone start with GWC if you have an accident claim.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
January 26, 2012
Hired Law Firm

The lawyers were attentive, most responsive and very courteous, I felt personally cared for and cared about. Excellent results!!!!

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2010
Hired Law Firm
Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
December 12, 2018
Hired Law Firm

Michael Smith I would just like to say to gwc that Harris Elliott is not only just a great person he's a wonderful person, very responsiveness and very knowledgeable lawyer and I truly appreciate his help and the way he handled my case for me and I couldn't say anything more but just greater things about him so I just appreciate him and thank very much Elliott take care of yourself and I'm pretty sure they haven't seen The Best of You Yet take care and stay blessed

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
January 24, 2011
Hired Law Firm

They are an excellent firm that keeps their clients in the loop on all facets of the case, and they are always available to their clients for any assistance that they may require.

Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
September 30, 2013
Hired Law Firm

He didn't seem very interested in my case and let the comp insurance company pretty much have their way with me. He also implied that I wasn't really hurt because the INSURANCE COMPANY'S doctor said I was not.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 08, 2010
Hired Law Firm

Lack of professionalism in handling my case.

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 30
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Accidents
    • Aquatic Injuries
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Automobile Negligence
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
    • Bodily Injury
    • Brain Injury
    • Bus Accidents
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Dog Bites
    • Cumulative Trauma
    • Electrical Injury
    • Head Injury
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Injuries
    • Psychological Injury
    • Repetitive Stress Injury
    • School Bus Accidents
    • Severe Burns
    • Slip and Fall
    • Spinal Injury
    • Subway Accidents
    • Third Party Wrongful Death
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Unintended Acceleration
    • Wrongful Death

  • Workers Compensation 3
    • Workers Compensation Law
    • Federal Workers Compensation
    • Workers Compensation Arbitration
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Vehicle Liability
  • Litigation 1
    • Rental Vehicle Litigation
  • Whiplash
  • Black Lung
  • Construction Law 5
    • Construction Accidents
    • Construction Labor Law
    • Construction Litigation
    • Construction Safety
    • Construction Products Liability

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    English

    Spanish.

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    Free initial consultation

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1978

  • Pro Bono Services

    A number of attorneys at the law offices of GWC Injury Lawyers provide complimentary legal knowledge to those in need. To learn more about those services, contact us today toll free by calling 1-800-464-4772 or visit our website at https://www.gwclaw.com.

     
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111 E Wacker Dr Suite 600Chicago, IL 60601U.S.A.

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