Proven Northern Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Our ability to advocate for you when you have been hurt on the job is a core competency of our law firm. We understand the laws in place to relieve hardship for individuals and families struck by an accident or occupational disease, and our attorneys make them work for the people of Illinois.
Our focus is on helping the people of McHenry, Winnebago, Boone, Kane, DeKalb and Lake counties get the money they need to overcome crisis and move forward in life. We offer a free consultation, and you will not owe attorney's fees unless we succeed with your claim. Please contact our firm today for the strong representation you need.
Decades of Successful Advocacy for Job Injury Victims
Our commitment to this legal practice area runs deep. Senior partner Herbert H. Franks has served as Chairman of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Council, and he has built an impressive record of obtaining recoveries that make a real difference for the futures of our clients.
Proven attorneys Peggy D. Gerkin and David L. Montenegro are also passionate, experienced litigators who make this legal practice area a priority. We help our clients look beyond immediate concerns involving their medical bills and missed paychecks, in order to obtain compensation that does justice to long-term needs. Some of our recent successes include:
- A $175,000 workers' compensation settlement for a tool and die maker's back injuries
- A permanent total disability award — which provides compensation for the rest of a victim's life — for a carpenter who suffered severe back and leg injuries
- Obtaining benefits for a child born after the death of her father, an undocumented alien worker, in a job-related accident
- A $210,000 settlement for a forklift driver with an arm injury that prevented him from continuing in the same job
No Added Financial Risk: Fees Apply Only if We Win Compensation for You
Many people do not realize that Illinois state law determines the compensation your attorney receives in a workers’ compensation case. You can retain a veteran lawyer with deep experience, or a newer lawyer striving to learn the ropes, and pay the same fees. At Franks, Gerkin & McKenna, P.C., we encourage you to contact us for a well-schooled assessment of your case and the representation you need to move forward in life.
