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JURY DUTY! The very phrase “jury duty” often sends the average person into a fit of anger, stress, despondence, and fear. And why not? Most of us are busy enough trying to live life, work our jobs, care for our families, and get by. Jury duty intrudes upon things we’d rather do or…

A YEAR OF SUCCESSES AND BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE The year of 2014 was a challenging and successful one for Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC. Results are never easy to achieve, rarely is a good or great result assured without significant effort, and there are always roadblocks and twists along the…

DO I NEED A LAWYER? One of the most frequent questions people ask me is whether they “need” a lawyer to handle their personal injury or workers’ compensation case. While there are certainly instances when matters can be handled without legal assistance, there are many good reasons…

DO YOU STOP FOR CROSSWALKS? The Illinois law requiring drivers to stop at crosswalks for pedestrians seems to be a rumor to many drivers, despite being in existence for the past four (4) years. A recent Chicago Tribune article, http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/jonhilkevitch/ct-crosswalk-surv…

THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION Committee Meeting Announcement Committee: Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, September 2, 2014, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is provided and seating is limited; RSVP information below. Topic: Essential Risk Management Issues for Solo Practition…

ARE YOU COVERED? Accidents happen. Most of us assume that if we are involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle collision, we are covered. Many people assume that “full coverage” means what it says. Insurance–A Brief Review Take a close look at your insurance policy “dec page,…

HOLIDAYS, FIREWORKS, AND SAFETY The Polar Vortex is finally behind us, summer is here, and the long Fourth of July Weekend has arrived. Many of us look forward to the holiday for patriotic reasons, while others use it as an excuse to get together with friends and family, and still others simply welc…

THERE’S BEEN AN ACCIDENT…AND A RESOLUTION Somewhere between 90 and 95 percent of all personal injury cases ultimately settle prior to verdict. This sounds efficient, but getting to that point is a long and arduous process that can take many years and cost a significant amount of money. Unlike wh…