When you’re going through a personal injury case, an injured person generally is receiving treatment from one specialist such as an orthopedist or a neurosurgeon. These specialists are typically tasked with rendering opinions on your condition such as future medical requirements and work restrictions. At some point, however you may hear the term independent medical … Continued
Each year, in the United States alone, 7,000 to 9,000 people die as a result of a medication error. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of other patients experience an error, but often do not report an adverse reaction or other medication complications. (National Library of Medicine, 2022) When you pick up your prescription from the pharmacy, … Continued
You’ve been trained, given guidelines, and always lift with your knees, but yet an accident still happened. If you have a job that requires heavy lifting, even the most highly trained employee can still endure an injury. While regular heaving lifting doesn’t seem like something to worry about, it’s important to know what to do … Continued
We often see signs telling us to “share the road” with cyclists, but rarely does it feel safe to do. Many people are biking more these days to save money and get exercise, so it’s important to know how cyclists and drivers can safely coexist on the road. Here, we offer tips on better bicycle safety … Continued
Concerts are a time of celebration and community as everyone sings along to their favorite songs from their favorite band. We expect these nights to come with a sense of freedom, fun, and enjoyment, but what happens when you end up injured at a concert? Many different variables to consider when an incident occurs during … Continued
Even minor car accidents can be a major inconvenience. It may be tempting to leave scene of car accident if there appears to be no injuries involved, you should not. It is important to remain in place until the authorities arrive. Hoffman Law Firm explains. Read on to learn more. Why You Should NEVER Leave … Continued
If a traffic light is broken, what should a driver do? A malfunctioning traffic light can wreak havoc on daily commuters just trying to get home. Traffic light outages can be due to inclement weather, a car accident, or a mechanical malfunction. In the event that you approach a traffic light that is out, it’s … Continued
Inclement weather conditions can make driving a challenge. From heavy rain to icy roadways, the forecast can have a serious impact on travel. In fact, 70% of weather-related wrecks, such as hydroplaning car accidents, occur on wet pavement. Read on to learn more, and if you have been involved in a hydroplaning car accident, contact … Continued
Road rage has affected nearly every driver – sometimes expressed by a frustrated horn honk, tailgating, or deliberate brake checking. While it may seem harmless, allowing anger to impact your driving can have deadly impacts, especially when aggression leads you to take risks you normally wouldn’t. Here at Hoffman Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers … Continued
Serious accident injuries often leave lasting impacts, but they are not always visible. Mental anguish can be just as debilitating as physical injuries, defined as emotional distress that disrupts the sufferer’s everyday life. If you or a loved one are experiencing mental anguish after an accident, Hoffman Law Firm can help. Read on to learn … Continued