Questions answered by Stephen Laurence Hoffman

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Can my lawyer do this?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 12, 2011

Since you are represented by the person you refer to as "my lawyer," I cannot offer advice. I assume that you trust this person and that, despite...

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I was diagnosed in Feb 2009 with cystocele of the bladder and some uterine descent.

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Based upon what the second doctor mentioned about the operating room notes as well as the billing "disparity," you may have a case. If you have...

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Physician wants to do consulting work with claims and litigation

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

I would think it depends upon where your heart is. If you tend to want to help plaintiffs, you should look at plaintiff's firms and if you believe...

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I had a placental abruption, preterm labor, and was only seen by nurses. is any of this worth looking into getting a lawyer??

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

There is virtually no way to determine whether it is possible that malpractice was committed without at least a brief review of the medical...

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What do i do when a pedistrian hit my car and it wasnt my fualt.?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

Report this to your insurance carrier immediately and explain the facts to them as you did in your question. Liability will be evaluated by your...

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Cab hit me, lied, police report inaccurate. What options do I have?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2011

Not much to do honestly if your carrier can't convince the cab carrier to pay. I'd be happy to discuss your options. Stephen L. Hoffman Law...

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I was in a car accident at the end of April, have been off work due to medical issues and have not been released to go back to

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2011

Generally, Illinois is an "at-will" employment state, and, while I do not have much expertise in employment issues, I do know that it is generally...

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I ended up with a hysterectomy after basic at age 22 and have painful knots all over my body as well monsanto paid out to annist

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 05, 2011

These are difficult cases to prove and because it may also involve governmental immunities, it is all the more complex. I don't know when this...

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I was involved in a car accident I hit two cars and flipped over, I was on prescribed medication too high, can I sue the clinic?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 05, 2011

Generally, you can sue the clinic. However, whether it is something that will be fruitful is another story. The first thing to do is tender the...

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Malpractice, Municipal Dispatch/EMT Delays, Hospital Error, Statute of Limitations [SOL], involving a stroke victim ...

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 05, 2011

This is the million dollar question. Medical negligence/malpractice actions in Illinois must be filed within two years of the date of the...

Stephen Laurence Hoffman's Answers (18883)

Can my lawyer do this?

I was diagnosed in Feb 2009 with cystocele of the bladder and some uterine descent.

Physician wants to do consulting work with claims and litigation

I had a placental abruption, preterm labor, and was only seen by nurses. is any of this worth looking into getting a lawyer??

What do i do when a pedistrian hit my car and it wasnt my fualt.?

Cab hit me, lied, police report inaccurate. What options do I have?

I was in a car accident at the end of April, have been off work due to medical issues and have not been released to go back to

I ended up with a hysterectomy after basic at age 22 and have painful knots all over my body as well monsanto paid out to annist

I was involved in a car accident I hit two cars and flipped over, I was on prescribed medication too high, can I sue the clinic?

Malpractice, Municipal Dispatch/EMT Delays, Hospital Error, Statute of Limitations [SOL], involving a stroke victim ...