Report the claim to your insurance company as soon as you can after the accident says FGPG Law in Marengo, IL

Your insurance company will take care of the property damage if you had full coverage and will often times have a medical payment policy that will pay some or all of your medical bills. You have to report the claims in a timely fashion under the insurance policy to avoid a denial of your claim.…

Notice of Injury

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…

Have You Been in an Accident?

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.…

Recovery of Lost Wages and Earnings in an Injury Case

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…

The Basics of Workers’ Compensation

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…

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