When injured in an accident, keep all of the paperwork and information you receive for your attorney. When injured in an accident, you will be getting calls and letters from each parties’ insurance companies and medical providers and all of these documents are necessary for the attorney to review to be able to resolve the…
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, P.C. in Marengo, IL want you to know what things to do when you have been in an accident
July 29, 2014 By
Commercial Debt Recovery When Another Creditor Has a Blanket Security Interest
June 24, 2014 By
Many challenges come with collecting a commercial debt. If the Creditor has a signed personal guaranty by one or more of the owners of the debtor company, the odds of recovery are much better. In those instances where there is no personal guaranty and no voluntary payment, obtaining a court judgment may be the only…
Notice of Injury
June 20, 2014 By
Welcome to Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, P.C., monthly series on Workers’ Compensation. Notice of Injury When a worker is injured, the first important step is reporting the accident to a supervisor. Co-workers are good witnesses, but the law requires telling someone in charge. Accidents must be reported not later than 45-days, but the requirement is…
Real Estate Law With Marengo-based Law Firm
May 23, 2014 By
Real Estate Law Q&A with Terrence McKenna from Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley Terrence J. McKenna is a partner with Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley. He has been with FGPG, 19333 E. Grant Highway, Marengo, for 22 years and has been a lawyer for 25 years. He recently chatted about real estate law. Question: Why focus on…
Have You Been in an Accident?
May 2, 2014 By
An accident can be an overwhelming experience. The pain from an injury, the stress of the ensuing paperwork, the burden of its financial implications – all these things can leave you feeling confused and besieged. But there are things you can do to lessen the stress and tame the toll it all takes on you.…
Foreclosure Defense
July 23, 2013 By
Common Options When Facing Foreclosure Despite the fact that the first quarter of 2013 yielded a decline in state-wide foreclosure activity by approximately 4.5% since 2012, Illinois continues to have one of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation. If you find yourself to be one of the thousands of Illinois residents facing foreclosure, the…
Recovery of Lost Wages and Earnings in an Injury Case
May 18, 2013 By
Attorney Steven J. Greeley, Jr. is any injury attorney handling matters in McHenry, Kane, Boone, DeKalb and Winnebago Counties. Recovering Lost Wages Lost wages and earnings are recoverable when there is a work injury or other injury due to the fault of another party, such as an automobile accident. Work-Related Injuries When the injury occurs as…
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, P.C. Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation
September 5, 2012 By
Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau is an honor not accorded to all businesses; because not all businesses meet eligibility standards. Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited Business. “Accreditation in the BBB is by invitation only” says…
Injured Agricultural Workers Trapped in an Insurance Cycle in Illinois
July 17, 2011 By
When tragic accidents occur on the job, it is good to know that you have both the medical insurance and workers’ compensation options to cover the costs of your medical care. Or do you? What if you are one of the few exceptions to your state’s workers’ compensation laws? What if your medical insurance denies…
Illinois Speed Limit to Increase?
June 7, 2011 By
The Illinois Senate Executive Committee voted 7-5 last month to advance a bill increasing the speed limit for all vehicles on interstates to the Senate floor. SB 3668 would increase the speed limit to 70 mph, except in Chicago and surrounding areas. While the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Dale Risinger, told the State Journal-Register that higher…
