Stephen Hoffman - Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

09/02/2026

Most of you know I'm a competitive cyclist. Many of you also know I'm one of the rare cyclists who hates (generally) bike lanes. I've long-argued that without educating the public about what they mean, they are useless. But I can emphatically call BS on bike lanes having anything to do with DEI. I have zero problem with DEI anyway, but if this is their "argument," it is utter BS.

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with transportation correspondent Joel Rose about quiet changes the Department of Transportation made to road safety recommendations on its website - and why they matter.

08/28/2026

People hear the words "shared fault" and assume the case is over before it starts. That's not how Illinois law works. Let's get one thing out of the way. Just because you were partly at fault doesn't automatically mean you can't recover compensation. Under comparative negligence, responsibility can be divided between the people involved in an accident, and that division can have a major impact on your claim. Understanding where you fall on that scale is far more important than assuming the accident was entirely your fault. ⚖️

Read the full blog to learn more. 👇
https://cstu.io/808083/

08/26/2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Unless you have buried your head in a few feet of sand, you know that AI has seemingly made its way into every aspect of our lives. Supporters of AI praise it as the next big thing. Opponents express concern over its increased usage of electricity. People are concerned about data centers to support AI popping up in their communities. Let’s not even get into those who are proponents of AI who claim untold riches for those who embrace this magic elixir.

So, who’s right in the great AI debate? We likely won’t know for a while. Instead of trying to predict the future, let’s focus on a question more relevant to the here and now. Can AI replace your lawyer? ⚖️

Read the full blog to learn more. 👇
https://cstu.io/8e7f43/

07/25/2026

That vacation photo or gym selfie right after an accident might seem harmless, but it could cost you your personal injury case. 📸⚖️

Read the full blog to protect your claim before you post another thing. 👇
https://www.hofflawyer.com/personal-injury/2026/07/24/can-insurance-companies-use-your-social-media-against-your-injury-claim-in-chicago/

06/26/2026

Just as you shouldn't go on a first date without doing your research. You shouldn't talk to an insurance adjuster without a lawyer... Same energy. Same risk.

Head to the blog below to see what they don't want you to know.
https://cstu.io/6f3825

06/18/2026

"Beyond a reasonable doubt" may be for TV, but personal injury cases play by different rules.

Learn what the burden of proof really means and the evidence that can help support your claim.

👉https://https://cstu.io/39fd44

06/09/2026

Got into an accident and thinking, "Maybe I'll deal with it next week?"
Your injuries: 😬
The insurance company: 👀
Your evidence: ⏳
The best time to call a personal injury lawyer isn't after the bills pile up, it's as soon as possible.

Learn why waiting can hurt your case and what steps to take right away.

https://cstu.io/b6fd5f

06/02/2026

So collective bargaining for rideshare drivers may be coming to Illinois. As I pointed out over a decade ago, the only reason rideshares were "cheaper" than taxis was that there was less regulation (of drivers, background checks, insurance requirements etc.). Interestingly, people are finally discovering that there is a cost to everything that is cheaper. In this case it is a human element.

https://digitaledition.chicagotribune.com/shortcode/CHI785/edition/a0221dac-7336-4407-a82d-57cd780ad5e1?page=23ed51b8-a98b-44e9-8b78-ca049ad0e54d&

04/24/2026

Everyone thinks they’ve got a slam dunk med mal case… until reality walks in.

Turns out, it’s not just what happened, it’s what you can prove.

Before you go all-in, here’s what actually makes a case stick 👉 https://cstu.io/c0db1f