PERSONAL INJURY

Northern 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 County and Cook County. 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 a Northern Illinois personal injury lawyer 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. Partner Steven J. Greeley Jr. makes personal injury litigation his primary focus, providing victims the attention and skill required to earn fair compensation.

Types of Personal Injury Accidents

We have recovered significant compensation for people injured in:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents/semi crashes
• Impacts and falls that may invoke premises liability — ranging from structural collapses to negligent maintenance on private or public property to slip-and-fall accidents
• Product liability cases involving dangerous or defective products
• Cases of intentional battery by another person
• Dog bites and other animal attacks
• Fatal accidents/wrongful death
• On-the-job accidents that call for representation in a workers’ compensation claim and may also involve claims against parties other than your employer

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

Contact a Rockford, Illinois, Slip-and-Fall Accident Lawyer

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 a personal injury attorney today for the proven, dedicated legal representation you need to begin a true recovery from your mishap or tragic loss.