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...

We’re proud to see Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf partner Ken Hoffman featured in the October 2020 issue of the American Association for Justice Trial Magazine. In response to their “Question of the Month” asking lawyers, “What was your most memorable...

Congratulations to MHW partners Jay Mitchell, Ken Hoffman and Paul Wolf for achieving the notable Leading Lawyers designation in personal injury law and professional malpractice once again this year. Leading Lawyers grades attorneys on their overall professional achievement and client...

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...

When you are looking to hire an attorney, or have already hired one to represent you, it is important to understand attorney-client privilege and what it means for you. Attorney-client privilege is a legal concept that means all communication between...

If you are considering placing a loved one in a nursing home, or are managing the care of a loved one already living in a long-term care facility, you should know that the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act exists to...

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a truck, you have the right to seek money damages as compensation for your injuries. The experienced attorneys at Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf have successfully handled numerous...

If you or a loved one have been injured by a police officer, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries.  Illinois applies a high standard of proof to these cases, so, in filing a lawsuit, it’s not...

As parents, one of the more difficult questions we have asked ourselves is “should my child wear a helmet while riding their bike?” As personal injury attorneys, we would answer “yes.” Riding a bike is a childhood rite of passage...

As we all continue to socially distance to keep our friends and neighbors safe from COVID-19, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf remain focused on continuing to fight on behalf of our clients and their loved...