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…
The Basics of Workers’ Compensation
July 13, 2012 By
Because Illinois is a no-fault state, individuals injured in workplace accidents are eligible for benefits even if their actions contributed to or caused the accident. Additionally, you do not need to be concerned about your job security when filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. It is your right to apply and it is illegal…
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…
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Basics
April 26, 2011 By
What is workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance program that provides benefits to workers who are injured on-the-job or develop a work-related occupational illness or disease. In some cases, workers also may be entitled to workers’ comp benefits if they have a pre-existing medical condition or illness that has been worsened by…
