What is the Civil Justice System — And Why Does It Matter?
What is the civil justice system — and who is it designed to protect? Learn more from Mitchell Hoffman and Wolf.
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Illinois Tort Reform
Over the past decade, the topic of tort reform has risen into top focus for lawyers, insurance companies, and the general public alike. Tort reform broadly describes the effort of state and federal lawmakers to make it more difficult for personal injury victims to file lawsuits against those responsible for their injuries. In addition to …
Exploring Causes of Chicago Nursing Home Negligence: Staffing Challenges, Statistics, and Finding the Right Lawyer
As staffing challenges amplify, Chicago nursing home negligence is on the rise. Learn how we can fight for your best outcome.
What You Need to Know About Your Personal Injury Settlement and Bankruptcy
To maximize the money you hold onto and follow the law, here’s what you need to know about your personal injury settlement and bankruptcy.
How The Pandemic Has Changed The Subpoena Process
Traditionally, a subpoena requires a witness to appear on a specific date, time, and place, usually at a courthouse or a lawyer’s office which may be inconvenient to the home or workplace of the witness. However, with most, if not all proceedings now being virtual, subpoenas in these days of COVID usually provide the witness with …
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Attorneys Must Get Creative In Client Case Resolution
Civil Jury Trials have been suspended in the Cook County Law Division since COVID restrictions first were set out last March, and it appears jury trials are not resuming anytime soon. This is creating a backup of cases awaiting trial dates. Plaintiffs who suffered serious personal injury need the compensation that a personal injury settlement …
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Humor In The Courtroom
At the end of every year, we here at Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf often reflect on what we have learned and how we can continue to improve our practice to better serve our clients and their loved ones. During our discussions about what worked well in this most difficult and serious year, we came across …
Can My Social Media Posts Impact My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Social media has become such a regular part of our lives that many of us don’t think twice before posting about what we ate for dinner, where we went on vacation or what we did for our daily workout. It can be easy to forget that, no matter what privacy settings you utilize, nothing on …
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How Does My Divorce Impact My Personal Injury Action?
If you suffer an injury while married and file a personal injury claim as a result, any settlement proceeds from that claim will be considered a marital asset. Illinois law says that each spouse is entitled to an equitable share of such assets. So, if you get divorced while that personal injury claim is pending, the …
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Are Personal Injury Cases Still Being Filed and Settled During Coronavirus?
The pandemic has altered many things about our day-to-day lives, but it has not changed the fact that personal injuries occur, sometimes due to negligence of people who could have prevented them. Your right to seek justice remains and the experienced personal injury attorneys at Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf are here to help. To safely …
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