Questions answered by Stephen Laurence Hoffman

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I got into a accident in which the other guys car got totaled (split his front axle)

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 09, 2011

Whether to sue or not (or file a claim) depends on whether your case is provable. If it is your story against his, you may be best off to simply...

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I was injured while incarcerated with Illinois Department of Corrections.

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 06, 2011

You probably want to retain a lawyer who handles cases against the DOC rather than a general personal injury lawyer, as these cases tend to be...

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What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury suit (emotional pain and suffering) in the state of IL?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 06, 2011

As you indicate this occurred in 2007, unless you are a minor, or there is some other "disability" that would "toll" the limitations period, the...

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Can a dealership Have a car towed after releasing it to the person and payment not being settled up on?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 03, 2011

My suspicion is that you are not communicating well (or they with you) with the dealer. Rather than it being as seemingly simple as them...

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Im on light duty working mon thru fri now they want to change my days to tue thru sat can they do this. this is a change in our

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 31, 2010

I am not a labor lawyer so I cannot tell you for sure what the answer may be. However, from a workers' compensation perspective, usually days...

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I am looking for an attorney that can help me get my benefits reinstated. I am working with one now who has not helped

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

You do have a lawyer already so I cannot comment directly on your case. By way of personal experience, I have handled a case very similar to yours...

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I have submitted claims to insurance companies about a vehicular incident, both denied. What now?

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 24, 2010

I cannot tell if your claim is for damage to your vehicle only or for personal injury as well. In any event, the other driver's carrier has denied...

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I got in a car accident. I got rear ended and the car behind me pushed me into a school bus. i have no insurance.

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 18, 2010

I would be glad to help you with this matter, as it is precisely what I have done for over twenty years and I am located in Chicago. I can be...

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I was t-boned by a insured driver who ran a red light but I do not have insurance

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 17, 2010

I agree with the others. Trying a case is tough enough if you do it as a profession. Much as I don't think you want me to paint your house and...

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I filed a personal injury lawsuit from a motor vehicle accident in 2002. 2 years later the lawyers told me case was dismissed.

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 15, 2010

While I suspect it is probably a default judgment and there is likely no insurance, and thus, no way to collect this judgment, your attorney still...

Stephen Laurence Hoffman's Answers (18855)

I got into a accident in which the other guys car got totaled (split his front axle)

I was injured while incarcerated with Illinois Department of Corrections.

What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury suit (emotional pain and suffering) in the state of IL?

Can a dealership Have a car towed after releasing it to the person and payment not being settled up on?

Im on light duty working mon thru fri now they want to change my days to tue thru sat can they do this. this is a change in our

I am looking for an attorney that can help me get my benefits reinstated. I am working with one now who has not helped

I have submitted claims to insurance companies about a vehicular incident, both denied. What now?

I got in a car accident. I got rear ended and the car behind me pushed me into a school bus. i have no insurance.

I was t-boned by a insured driver who ran a red light but I do not have insurance

I filed a personal injury lawsuit from a motor vehicle accident in 2002. 2 years later the lawyers told me case was dismissed.