We are excited to announce that Joseph Ponitz and Steve Greeley, who have been partners for many years, are now named partners and the firm. The firm’s name is no longer Franks Gerkin McKenna, it is now known as Franks, Gerkin, Ponitz & Greeley. We treat each case as though it were our own. We…
What to do if you have been in an accident
April 25, 2015 By
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley continues its 12 part series of articles about what to do when in an accident. For all tips, go to our blog. If you are hurt when someone hits your car while on the job, you not only have a workers’ compensation claim, you also have a claim against the responsible…
Legal questions and answers
December 23, 2014 By
Do I need a lawyer? There are countless legal questions, but perhaps the most popular one, and the one that you should always begin with is, “Do I need a lawyer?” The answer doesn’t necessarily come easily. Certainly you will need to find an attorney if you’ve been served with a lawsuit, are pursuing a…
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…
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…
