Questions answered by Stephen Laurence Hoffman

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What happens if i fail a drug test for marijuana as they are wanting to test me now. Is my case going to be thrown out

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

If intoxication is shown to be a cause of your injury, it can affect your eligibility for WC. Talk to your lawyer ASAP!

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What liability does a container stuffer have for damaged goods that were not loaded properly?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

This is clearly NOT a personal injury question. I would think it is a contracts case to begin with, so I've changed the area. It is something a...

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Will I receive a settlement once my case has been rated?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

Flat out you must retain a workers' compensation attorney ASAP. You are not going to be able to DIY.

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Does illinois rule 105 apply to a bench hearing and does it contradict rule 106?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

They are consistent. Make sure you understand them before going to trial.

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Do we possibly have a malpractice case against the previous doctor that was treating her?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

This is a terrible result, which may or may not mean malpractice occurred to cause it. It appears your wife's condition should have been diagnosed...

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Should we get a lawyer to represent us in my fathers asbestos wrongful death suit while in court to determine distribution of se

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

Any take will be based upon dependency. If you were estranged from your dad, you may get nothing. It's worth consulting with a lawyer to determine...

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Am I responsible for damages occurred?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

Traffic court and civil liability are separate. Report the loss to your insurance carrier if you haven't already. If you had insurance at the time,...

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How can I go about filing a civil ligation against the Metra commuter? Can someone help me.

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

This is very complex, has special time limits, and is not DIY. Call a lawyer!

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Is this malpractice ?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 21, 2016

I'm sorry this horrible thing happened to your friend. As in all medical malpractice cases, the records must be reviewed by an expert to...

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Is the procedure for substitution of judge for cause under different ILCS references depending if it is civil or criminal?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 20, 2016

Should be all the same. Each party can have one substitution. You can also ask to change a judge for cause, but this isn't automatic.

Stephen Laurence Hoffman's Answers (18896)

What happens if i fail a drug test for marijuana as they are wanting to test me now. Is my case going to be thrown out

What liability does a container stuffer have for damaged goods that were not loaded properly?

Will I receive a settlement once my case has been rated?

Does illinois rule 105 apply to a bench hearing and does it contradict rule 106?

Do we possibly have a malpractice case against the previous doctor that was treating her?

Should we get a lawyer to represent us in my fathers asbestos wrongful death suit while in court to determine distribution of se

Am I responsible for damages occurred?

How can I go about filing a civil ligation against the Metra commuter? Can someone help me.

Is this malpractice ?

Is the procedure for substitution of judge for cause under different ILCS references depending if it is civil or criminal?