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The Long Road to Yes (Part 2)
March 15th, 2022
If you read my last blog post, you remember the story of my client A, who suffered injury from having his car rear-ended and then problems from a botched surgery. Unfortunately, as his physical injuries were getting under control, his insurer continued to resist paying his claim. UM, Why Does Your O… 
The Long Road to Yes (Part 1)
February 25th, 2022
One question clients and others always ask me is, “How long does it take to settle a case?” My standard lawyer answer is, “it depends.” There are dozens, if not hundreds, of factors that affect both the value and the timeline of a personal injury case. When my client A got rear ended in Augu… Categories: Auto Accidents
Unsafe at Any Speed
January 5th, 2022
It has been 55 years since Ralph Nader’s seminal book about auto safety, Unsafe at Any Speed, was published. Yes, it was about the car industry. Writ large, it was more of an indictment of the entire auto industry and the government agencies that were supposed to regulate it. The facts were that c… 
Pedestrian Fare
October 21st, 2021
The most danger for pedestrians occurs when drivers are not paying attention, most often vehicles turning left. Stephen Hoffman can help. Categories: Auto Accidents
It’s All About Me
October 7th, 2021
Increasingly, there are numerous examples of vehicle operators behaving as if no one else is important. Contact Hofflawyer today. Categories: Auto Accidents
You, I, Me?
August 18th, 2021
Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Insurance Is a Lifesaver When the Other party Did Not Have Enough Insurance. Stephen Hoffman Helps You Understand UIM Claims. Categories: Auto Accidents
UM, What Does That Mean Again?
June 23rd, 2021
Uninsured Motorist Insurance Can Be a Lifesaver, but Hiring an Experienced Lawyer Shows the Insurance Company That You're Serious About Your Claim. Categories: Auto Accidents
Meniscus Tears
April 6th, 2021
Meniscus injuries, particularly in the knee, can be caused by anything from repetitive workplace motions to slipping in a parking lot to a car crash. Learn what you should do if you injure your knee. 
Why Can’t I Sue the Insurance Company?
February 17th, 2021
Insurance carriers are heavily involved in the settling of auto accident claims. Why then do we not sue the insurance company? Read more to find out. 
Don’t Become Comfortably Numb
January 11th, 2021
Numbness can be a symptom of a serious injury, and after an accident, any numbness should be reported right away. Chicago attorney Stephen Hoffman explains. Practice Areas
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