Uncertainty remains when it comes to COVID-19. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t receive the attention you need and deserve if you’ve sustained a personal injury. Yes, you can still schedule in-person meetings with a lawyer as long as you follow recommended COVID-19 safety steps. However, if you prefer remote assistance, there are ways…
Personal Injury, Dog Bites, and Homeowners Insurance
January 11, 2021 By
More than 4 million dog bites occur each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Oftentimes, this type of personal injury involves a dog the victim is familiar with. Even if this isn’t the case, you may be wondering whether or not this type of liability is…
Which Insurance Company Takes Care of Health Coverage Following a Car Accident
December 28, 2020 By
If you are involved a car accident, the first concern, understandably, is taking care of any immediate medical needs you may have that require urgent attention. However, there will come a time when you’ll need to deal with insurance-related issues, which usually comes down to two main concerns: Damage to your vehicle Health-related expenses While…
Why GAP Insurance Is Important for Car Accident Victims
December 14, 2020 By
GAP (guaranteed asset protection) insurance is a type of optional car insurance coverage for vehicle owners. If you happen to be involved in a car accident, including one that’s not your fault, GAP insurance can make it easier to obtain a new vehicle without having a big out-of-pocket burden. Today, we’re going to take a…
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley
December 2, 2020 By
We are excited to announce that Joseph Ponitz and Steve Greeley, who have been partners for many years, are now named partners and the firm. The firm’s name is no longer Franks Gerkin McKenna, it is now known as Franks, Gerkin, Ponitz & Greeley. We treat each case as though it were our own. We…
Why You Should Avoid Making Statements to the Opposing Insurance Company
November 30, 2020 By
If you’ve ever sustained a personal injury or been injured on the job, you’ll likely reach a point where you’ll have to deal with an opposing insurance company at some point. They may also ask you to make statements about your situation. This may seem like a reasonable request, but it’s something we advise against…
Duties of Stores to Clean Up Liquids and Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents
November 16, 2020 By
Slip and fall accidents account for more than a million emergency room visits each year. One of the possible ways this type of personal injury can occur is by slipping on spilled liquids not properly cleaned up in a publicly accessible store. Today, we’re going to discuss what responsibilities or duties a store has when…
Why Your Own Insurance Company Should Handle a Claim
November 2, 2020 By
Damage to property or injury has the potential to be more than just an annoyance. It can also be costly, which is why it’s a good idea to promptly file a claim. However, if you are entitled to have the individual who caused the damage pay through their insurance company because of an at-fault situation,…
Liability Coverage for Infections Acquired During Injury Treatment
September 28, 2020 By
Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury law often talked about in hushed tones, at least among healthcare professionals. After all, no doctor, specialist, hospital, or clinic wants to deal with potential legal problems of this nature. On the other side of things, it’s safe to assume anyone seeking medical treatment for an injury,…
Can I File for Workers’ Compensation Due to COVID-19?
September 16, 2020 By
Many times an employer, medical facility, or other public place has the ability to stop the spread of COVID-19 by taking precautions. If they fail to take those actions and someone died or has serious complications from the coronavirus, the company may be liable to you under workers’ compensation or common law negligence laws. Workers’…
