Experienced Marengo, Illinois, Personal Injury Attorneys
Franks, Gerkin & McKenna, P.C., is an outstanding legal resource for personal injury victims in the Marengo, Illinois, area and throughout Northern Illinois — and our track record of successful representation also attracts clients in Lake and Cook counties. Even if a car accident, slip or trip and fall, or other mishap has aggravated a previous condition, you may have recourse under the law.
We have capably handled tragic wrongful death cases as well as many involving lesser injuries that impair employment or leave scars with lifelong implications. We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible after an accident for a free consultation.
A Track Record of Success Covering a Full Range of Accidents and Injuries
Senior partner Herbert H. Franks has been advocating for personal injury victims for decades, and his milestones include obtaining million-dollar-plus recoveries. Attorney Steven J. Greeley Jr. makes personal injury litigation his primary focus, providing victims the attention and skill required to earn fair compensation.
We have recovered significant compensation for people injured in:
- Motor vehicle accidents — including injuries suffered by pedestrians and motorcyclists, as well as people involved in serious car wrecks involving commercial trucks
- Impacts and falls that may invoke premises liability — ranging from structural collapses to negligent maintenance on private or public property
- Product liability cases involving dangerous or defective products
- Cases of intentional battery by another person
- Dog bites and other animal attacks
- On-the-job accidents that call for representation in a workers’ compensation claim and may also involve claims against parties other than your employer
Now Is the Time To Choose a Lawyer Who Gets Results
Our successful cases within the last few years alone include:
- A $1.6 million result for a man injured when the building wall he was working on collapsed
- A $1.5 million claim for a man who lost an eye when a fire extinguisher exploded
- A $1.6 million result for the family of a young man who fell through rotting scaffolding to his death
- A $450,000 result for a railroad passenger injured in a collision with a vehicle
We fight hard for our clients in these cases with the full recognition that the result or verdict we obtain can make the difference for a fulfilling life and a family’s well-being. Please contact us today for the proven, dedicated legal representation you need to begin a true recovery from your mishap or tragic loss.


