Questions answered by Stephen Laurence Hoffman

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Did I screw up my case by answering "satisfied"?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

A case is "closed out" or settled when you sign and the arbitrator approves the pink settlement contracts or when an arbitrator writes an...

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Do I need a lawyer if the police are trying to question me about a hit and run I was involved in. I wasn't the driver

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

Don't make a public admission!!! Get a lawyer immediately.

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Would I still be terminated

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

You need to have your case reviewed by a lawyer. While you cannot be terminated for exercising rights under WC, any plausible reason is acceptable.

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Doing the period of discovery what if your lawyer try to sabotage your case and stop working on it for you. Because your Black.

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

Lawyers don't sabotage cases that they won't get paid on unless they win. Perhaps you need to address your concerns directly to your lawyer. This...

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Does the police give u any filled police report in a crash?or they just record it for their purpose

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

You complete it and send it in, per the instructions. That's the Illinois Motorist Report. The Traffic Crash Report will be created by the police...

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A dentist hit a nerve in my tongue and I have experienced numbness for the past 4 months.

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 02, 2015

Obtain your dental records and take them to a lawyer who handles dental malpractice. There is no way to know if you are numb as a result of...

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How do you know if you need a personal injury attorney or you should just forget about an accident?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 02, 2015

Bingo. THIS IS EXACTLY WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER! A premises liability, or "slip and fall" case is exactly the toughest cases in Illinois. The...

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Can I sue I company I worked last summer and had two major injuries while on the job. I was on workmans comp. for the second one

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 02, 2015

You cannot sue your employer or former employer, but you DO have a workers' compensation action against the employer where the injury occurred. ...

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If we fall under a specific court house for cases can I file anywhere I want?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 02, 2015

Any courthouse in the county allows filing, but you really should both get counsel so the entire process is handled appropriately.

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My 1st question was Do I need Medical Advice! Now, I'm asking Do I silly need Legal Advice?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 01, 2015

Please get medical, not legal, help. This is serious. Please contact a medical professional immediately.

Stephen Laurence Hoffman's Answers (18894)

Did I screw up my case by answering "satisfied"?

Do I need a lawyer if the police are trying to question me about a hit and run I was involved in. I wasn't the driver

Would I still be terminated

Doing the period of discovery what if your lawyer try to sabotage your case and stop working on it for you. Because your Black.

Does the police give u any filled police report in a crash?or they just record it for their purpose

A dentist hit a nerve in my tongue and I have experienced numbness for the past 4 months.

How do you know if you need a personal injury attorney or you should just forget about an accident?

Can I sue I company I worked last summer and had two major injuries while on the job. I was on workmans comp. for the second one

If we fall under a specific court house for cases can I file anywhere I want?

My 1st question was Do I need Medical Advice! Now, I'm asking Do I silly need Legal Advice?