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,...
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...
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:...
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...
