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…
What to do when you have been in an accident.
August 12, 2014 By
When injured in an accident, report the claim to your insurance company as soon as you can. When you have a car crash, your insurance company will take care of the property damage if you have full coverage and will often times have a medical payment policy that will pay some or all of your…
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
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…
Report the claim to your insurance company as soon as you can after the accident says FGPG Law in Marengo, IL
July 11, 2014 By
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
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…
Personal Injury Law With Marengo Based Firm
May 22, 2014 By
Steve Greeley is a partner with Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley. He has been with FGPG, 19333 E. Grant Highway, Marengo, for seven years and has been a lawyer for nine years. He recently chatted about personal injury law. Personal Injury Law Q&A Question: Why focus on personal injury? Answer: Insurance companies thrive on low or…
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.…
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…
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…
