Questions answered by Stephen Laurence Hoffman

Archived

I broke my left foot at work on 2/9 & just got released 7/22. What type of settlement should i expect? I could not drive,

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 23, 2011

It will be expressed as a percentage of loss of use of your foot. This is based upon a combination of a portion of the 167 weeks allocated to...

Archived

WHAT AMOUNT DO I ASK FOR IF I WAS INJURED AT A HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

This is a potentially large case. There is no doubt in my mind you will be better off and net far more if you retain a lawyer. It's a...

Archived

Do I have grounds for failure to diagnose?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 21, 2011

Perhaps. I would contact a medical malpractice lawyer in your area. He or she will want to review the medical records to determine if any signs...

Archived

I hurt my back at work i have done pt but no help now I need a shoot can I sue and how much can I get thanks

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

In a word; no. Workers' compensation is essentially a no fault system that compensates a worker based upon his or her earnings and the part of...

Archived

Workers compensation prevents me from medication. What rights do I have?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

Under the Workers' Compensation Act you have the right to see any two doctors or the referrals from those two. While the recently signed law...

Archived

I was in the hospital and i have sickle cells so it is hard to start a iv and thay put it in my leg now my leg is paralized.

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

You should definitely contact a local lawyer who handles medical negligence cases and determine what your options may be. Med mal cases involves...

Archived

Summons to court second time; car accident, my fault, from 2009. It is now 2011. Will I go to jail?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 17, 2011

You will not be jailed for a debt, although you can have your license suspended or revoked--get a lawyer and try to reorganize your payment...

Archived

I have a question about workers compensation laws in illinois.

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 15, 2011

The good old dicatate that you are an "independent contractor," "officer," or some other such classification to avoid paying comp insurance is...

Archived

Should i receive benefits

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 14, 2011

I believe you should consult a workers' comp and employment lawyer as it could be a retaliatory discharge case. Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office of...

Archived

Pacemaker wrongly programmed caused 8 months of hell!,,

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 14, 2011

I am sorry you had to experience such difficulty. You can never be sure what the real cause of the problem was without a thorough review of the...

Stephen Laurence Hoffman's Answers (18856)

I broke my left foot at work on 2/9 & just got released 7/22. What type of settlement should i expect? I could not drive,

WHAT AMOUNT DO I ASK FOR IF I WAS INJURED AT A HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY?

Do I have grounds for failure to diagnose?

I hurt my back at work i have done pt but no help now I need a shoot can I sue and how much can I get thanks

Workers compensation prevents me from medication. What rights do I have?

I was in the hospital and i have sickle cells so it is hard to start a iv and thay put it in my leg now my leg is paralized.

Summons to court second time; car accident, my fault, from 2009. It is now 2011. Will I go to jail?

I have a question about workers compensation laws in illinois.

Should i receive benefits

Pacemaker wrongly programmed caused 8 months of hell!,,