Crystal Lake – The driver of a car involved in an accident with a semi-truck was taken to the hospital Monday with non-life-threatening injuries. Photo Credit: Matthew Apgar – mapgar@shawmedia.com A car and a semi were involved in a crash at Route 14 and Teckler Blvd. according to Deputy Chief Derek Hyrkas. The driver of the semi…
Work Injury Statistics in Illinois
April 25, 2018 By
Perhaps, you are one of the thousands that suffer a work injury and wonder about your options. The good news is that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act protects injured workers in the state of Illinois. The attorneys at FGPG can assert your rights to benefits for work injuries through the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Downward…
Beware of dog – owners
April 11, 2018 By
NEWS CONTACT: Brandon Noel, Founder – BarMembership™ (312) 622-8511 (Local to Wilmington) Brandon@barmembership.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beware of dog – owners (Merango, IL – March 2018) Each year 4.5 million dog bites occur and in 2017 nearly forty related deaths were reported throughout the United States. While this is a decrease over 2016, there is…
Boone County First Responders Train for Active Shooter
April 11, 2018 By
Belvidere, IL (Boone County) first responders, firefighters and local deputies, are now receiving active shooter training at a local elementary school. “It’s not a matter of when, but if it will happen to Belvidere, so we decided to be proactive,” said Captain Brian Harbison of the Belvidere Fire Department. “We have special equipment that the…
Personal Injury FAQs
March 26, 2018 By
In the event an injury is suffered in an accident or mishap, there are frequent questions that are commonly asked. Some questions have exact answers while other questions will have an answer that depends on the exact circumstances of the accident. There are many types of accidents that can result in personal injuries and most…
McHenry County Bail Reform – No Cash Bail Needed for Certain Offenders
March 9, 2018 By
Nonviolent offenders could walk out of jail without having to post a cash bond. On January 1st, 2018 the Bail Reform Act went into effect. The Act requires individuals to be placed into tiers or categories based on the charge and the individual’s financial situation. Bail is determined based on which category the offender falls under. Category…
Workers Comp – The Basics & FAQ
February 23, 2018 By
It’s natural to have a lot of questions about Workers Compensation, and it can feel overwhelming when faced with a workers comp claim. The following are some basics and FAQ’s about workers comp, but for additional more in-depth information, contact Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley for a consultation. What Is Workers Compensation? Workers comp is an…
Wake up if you’re getting behind the wheel!
December 1, 2017 By
Article by: Daily Herald As Thanksgiving approaches, Algonquin residents will be looking to firm up their early holiday travel plans or may have family and friends coming to the area to visit. This week kicks off National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week being recognized as Nov. 5-12. According to the National Sleep Foundation, as much as…
How to maximize your Total Recovery in an injury case
October 13, 2016 By
Article sourced from Northwest Herald. Consider what usually happens when someone is injured due to the fault of another person or party. Depending on the severity of the injury, it’s likely going to affect your everyday life, making many tasks difficult or even impossible for brief or extended periods of time. Those tasks include your…
How much is enough insurance?
June 17, 2016 By
You might be a responsible driver and vehicle owner. Unfortunately, that doesn’t totally protect you. Research has determined that approximately 14% of motorists drive without insurance. Consider this during your next commute to work on a crowded highway as 1 in 7 of those drivers do not have insurance. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
