Apr 5, 2023 | Personal Injury
Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages: What’s The Difference? Compensatory damages and punitive damages are two types of damages that can be awarded in a legal case. Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the plaintiff for the harm or losses they have...
Mar 27, 2023 | Car Crashes, Personal Injury
Common Causes of Trucking Accidents A trucking accident can be a terrifying experience for all involved. These crashes occur when a driver loses control of their vehicle and hits another car or object. If you have been hurt in such an incident with a commercial...
Mar 24, 2023 | Personal Injury
What Does a Summary Judgment Mean in a Personal Injury Lawsuit? At the summary judgment phase of your case, the defendant’s lawyer will present all facts and evidence they can to get the court to dismiss your case before trial begins. This could include police...
Mar 21, 2023 | Car Crashes, Personal Injury
When to Consult an Attorney After a Car Accident The sooner, the better! Once you hire a lawyer, they can assist you in getting the necessary help covering medical bills, lost wages, and more. They can also help you receive damages for pain and suffering that resulted...
Mar 20, 2023 | Personal Injury
Brian Coffman Recognized as 2023 Super Lawyer We are excited to announce that Owner and Founding Attorney Brian Coffman, was selected as a 2023 Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes,...
Feb 6, 2023 | Golf and the Law
What is Hole-in-One Insurance? For centuries, golfers all over the world have tried to accomplish the elusive hole-in-one that is usually more based on luck than skill. Some leave victorious, while most leave defeated. The walk to the 19th green in the clubhouse after...
Jan 11, 2023 | Personal Injury
Jaywalking – Be Careful Where you Cross!!! Most big cities throughout the country have numerous laws or rules in place that their citizens are completely unaware of. In the City of Chicago, for example, one of these overlooked laws is the prohibition against...
Dec 13, 2022 | Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
What is an Attorney-Client Privilege? Protection from Public or Legal Disclosure One of the more commercialized aspects of being an attorney is the infamous attorney-client privilege. As popularized in TV shows and movies, attorney-client privilege is generally known...
Mar 31, 2022 | Civil Rights, Personal Injury
A Look at the Illinois Dead Man’s Act This post takes a look at a law unique to Illinois called the DEAD MAN’S ACT. The Illinois Dead-Man’s Act is a statute that prevents parties to litigation from testifying about their own conversations with a deceased person...
Feb 21, 2022 | Civil Rights
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting & Remington Settlement This post continues Coffman Law’s “In the News” series, which focuses on recent headlines and examines the legal issues relevant to current news. This week we look at gun manufacturer Remington’s $73...
Feb 17, 2022 | Car Crashes
A Tesla Driver from California has been charged with manslaughter following a crash involving the use of Tesla’s self-driving Autopilot system. According to an article by Business Insider this is the first time a fatal Autopilot crash has led to felony charges for...
Feb 17, 2022 | Civil Rights
Mall Shootings – Can the Property Owner be held responsible? Two days before Christmas, on December 23, 2021, at the Oakbrook Center mall in Oak Brook, IL hundreds of shoppers ran for cover as two men began shooting at each other following an argument. One of the...
Feb 6, 2022 | Civil Rights
Drake’s Hot Sauce and Condoms Potential Legal Issues This post begins Coffman Law’s “In the News” series, which focuses on recent headlines and examines whether or not there is liability for the actions of the individuals involved. This week we look at a recent news...
Nov 3, 2021 | Car Crashes
Surprising and Dramatic Increase in Automotive Fatalities in 2021 Car accidents are often overlooked as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Driving a vehicle is an everyday routine for a lot of people, and as a result, people become desensitized to the...
Nov 2, 2021 | Civil Rights
GIVING BACK: Making a Scene Gala 2021! It was an honor to be a producer sponsor for the Making a Scene: Gala 2021 event hosted by Victory Gardens. We had a wonderful evening with performances by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson from their new musical Mexodus, plus...
Oct 7, 2021 | Civil Rights
The U.S. Justice Department bans chokeholds and no-knock raids for federal officers The United States Justice Department has announced a new policy that bans chokeholds and no-knock raids for federal officers. Under the new policy, federal officers will only be...
Oct 7, 2021 | Civil Rights
Dramatic New Law Restricts Illinois Police Cooperation With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 667, called the “Way Forward Act”, dramatically restricting the way local law enforcement will be able to cooperate with U.S....
Sep 14, 2021 | Personal Injury
BREAKING NEWS: Coffman Law seeking justice for victims of the Provincetown Plane Crash Coffman Law intends to seek full and fair compensation for our clients who sustained permanent lasting injuries as a result of this crash. Accident Information DATE OF ACCIDENT:...
Sep 1, 2021 | Civil Rights
A Look at the Prison Litigation Reform Act “Attorney’s Fees Provision” This post continues Coffman Law’s “Prison Litigation Reform Act” series, which focuses on providing information and case analysis on the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act (PLRA). The Prison Litigation...
Aug 3, 2021 | Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Part I – “Police Officer Liability Series” ILLINOIS COURT: City of Chicago cannot be held liable for sexual assault committed by Chicago Police Officer while on duty. This post begins Coffman Law’s “Police Officer Liability” series, which focuses...
Jul 28, 2021 | Personal Injury
Illinois Prejudgment Interest on Personal Injury Claims New legislation allows 6% pre-trial interest on most personal injury cases in Illinois; how this levels the playing field against insurance companies delaying cases. Governor Pritzker recently signed...
Jul 16, 2021 | Civil Rights
What does it mean when Police use Excessive Force? During an arrest, depending on the circumstances, a police officer may use force to subdue a suspect. However, any force used must be a reasonable amount of force, examining the totality of the circumstances. When an...
Jul 8, 2021 | Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Aviation Law 101: Frequently Asked Questions on Legal Rights Following an Aviation Air travel is a massive industry in the United States, and according to estimates from National Geographic, air travel on an international basis is expected to double in the next two...
Jul 7, 2021 | Civil Rights
Justice Long Overdue: Chicago Man Wrongfully Imprisoned on Murder Charges Wins $13.4M This post continues Coffman Law’s “Justice Long Overdue” series, which focuses on telling the stories of the many Americans who have been imprisoned for crimes they did not commit....
Jun 25, 2021 | Civil Rights, Personal Injury
A Look at the New Chicago Police Foot Pursuit Policy The Chicago Police Department has introduced a new foot pursuit policy following the fatal police shootings of Adam Toledo, 13, and Anthony Alvarez, 21. The two young men were shot by Chicago police officers...
