Layoffs. Illness. There are a number of reasons a person may be facing foreclosure. It’s daunting, unsettling and downright scary. But there are two important things you must do if you find yourself in that position, according to Olivia Dirig, an attorney with Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, in Marengo. “Take a hard look at what…
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley in Marengo, IL want you to know what things to do when you have been in an accident
November 7, 2014 By
When injured in an accident, keep track of the days you missed work and the hours and pay rates which you would have been paid In order to present a wage loss claim you need to have the exact dates and times which you were unable to work. If you routinely received overtime and can…
Welcome to Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, P.C., monthly series on Workers’ Compensation
October 24, 2014 By
Last month we discussed when off-work benefits (TTD, short for Temporary Total Disability) should begin and when they can end. This month is about what to do when the insurance company denies your claim or stops benefits. Generally speaking, there are two main reasons for an insurance company to stop benefits. One is a claim…
Q&A with Jack Franks of Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, P.C.
October 17, 2014 By
Jack Franks, partner at Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley in Marengo, Illinois, answers questions relating to personal injuries. Q: What is personal injury litigation? A: When people are injured at work, in an auto accident, or other accident, or if a healthcare provider breaches a duty of care they need help not only with their physical…
Community Involvement is Important to These Lawyers
October 10, 2014 By
When they’re not involved in the courtroom or other legal processes, the attorneys at Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley find time to be an active part of the Marengo community. “Being involved in the community is one thing that Mr. (Herb) Franks has always stressed with everyone at the firm,” said attorney and FGPG Law Partner…
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, P.C. in Marengo, IL want you to know what things to do when you have been in an accident
October 3, 2014 By
When injured in an accident, make sure you get your doctor to write notes confirming the days in which you were allowed to be off of work due to your injury. When injured in an accident, many times your employer will understand and will give you the time off without any official doctor’s note, but…
Q&A with Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley on Complex Commercial Litigation
September 24, 2014 By
Jack Franks, partner at Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, who has been practicing law for 25 years, talks about complex commercial litigation. Q: What is complex commercial litigation? A: We represent clients who dispute whether a contract has been fulfilled, whether money is owed, or whether work done correctly. We try to bring people together to…
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley discuss off-work benefits
September 18, 2014 By
Last month we discussed the average weekly wage and temporary disability rate. This month is about what off-work benefits (TTD) usually being and when they can end. In most cases, the workers’ compensation insurer will pay off-work benefits when you cannot return because of your injury. Yet in some cases payment can be delayed. If…
Be sure to give all of your medical providers your car and health insurance information
September 3, 2014 By
When injured in an accident, the insurance company for the at-fault-driver does not pay until the very end, because, until they review all of the records on your treatment, they do not know if your treatment is related to the accident or not so the law requires your car ’ s medical insurance coverage, if…
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley and Temporary Total Disability Benefits
August 19, 2014 By
Welcome to Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley monthly series on Workers Compensation. Last month we discussed deadlines for filing a claim. This month is about the Average Weekly Wage (AWW) and Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD). Your average weekly wage is based on what you earned over the 12-months prior to your accident. For example, if…
