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Can I Be Sued Two Years After a Car Crash?
June 29th, 2017
I just got sued. I was in a car crash that was my fault two years ago. Why am I getting sued now and what can I do about it? If you had automobile liability insurance at the time of the crash, you should have reported it immediately as a claim. That way, the insurer has notice of the crash and possi… Categories: General
My car is totaled. Will the Insurance Buy Me a New One?
June 14th, 2017
My Car is Totaled. Will the insurance company buy me a new one? Not exactly. When your vehicle is deemed a total loss, it goes through a complex analysis that is governed by the insurance policy itself. Generally, the document gives the insurer the right to determine whether the loss is a total loss… Categories: General
Workers’ Comp is Paying Me, so Why Get a Lawyer?
June 13th, 2017
Workers’ Comp is paying me, so I shouldn’t need a lawyer, right? Wrong! That’s what my client Charles thought. He had fallen while working as a supervisor for a major Chicago-based airlines and injured his shoulder. His rotator cuff was torn and he required surgery. He called me but told me th… Categories: General
Can My Auto Insurer Track Me?
June 13th, 2017
Can My Insurer Charge Me More if I’m a Bad Driver? Yes it can, if you allow it. Why would you? Well, many auto insurers are now implementing tracking devices that utilize GPS, telematics and other technology to track how you drive. Based upon that data, this could save you money. Or not. How Does… Categories: General
Stephen Hoffman leading discussion at Chicago Bar Association on the Lawyer’s Role in a Changing Society
May 8th, 2017
I am proud to be moderating this CLE seminar for attorneys at the Chicago Bar Association later this month. The seminar will examine how society is changing, along with people’s legal needs, and where lawyers are finding new niches to help people. I invite you to join this dynamic panel of spe…
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Settlement from Bad Accident with Very Limited Insurance
April 12th, 2017
Veronica is a young woman who comes from immigrant parents and is working to maximize her own American dream. She is enrolled in nursing school and hopes to earn her masters degree soon. At the age of 25, she has her whole life in front of her. However, two years ago, in January of 2015, that life w… Categories: General
Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
April 12th, 2017
Can I Sue My Doctor? People often ask me, “Can I sue my doctor?” The answer, as with most legal matters, is that “it depends.” Medical malpractice is a particularly nuanced and specific area of personal injury law. The biggest difference between a “normal” personal injury case and a medi… Categories: General
What Damages Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Case?
April 12th, 2017
Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case Medical Expenses Medical Expenses can be recovered. However, there is more here than meets the eye. The law says you are entitled the entire amount of the bill. However, there must be some evidence the charges are fair and reasonable for this geographic are… Categories: General
Why Are Vehicles Recalled?
March 14th, 2017
Recently, Toyota recalled another 543,000 vehicles. Just think about that for a moment; a half a million cars recalled solely because of malfunctioning airbags made by Takata. This was just a week after it was announced that Takata plead guilty and would pay a one billion dollar fine. For over 15 ye… Categories: General
Horrible Car Crash With Horrific Injuries
February 21st, 2017
Jay is a young man with a good job as a train conductor, he works out with weights, lives a clean life, and still lives with his mom. At 21, he is in the prime of his life with decades still ahead of him. But if you took a closer look at his body, you couldn’t help but notice the severe scarring o… Categories: General
