When you’re in a car accident, you’re often at the mercy of the insurance company. It’s their job to determine how much you are owed as compensation, and this amount should include an amount for your pain and suffering. But the question is, how is that figure determined? It’s important to understand how they come […]
When you have been injured in an accident, there are so many worries on your mind. You may have had to miss work, you may have mounting medical bills, and you’re in a lot of pain. One of the first thoughts you might have is, I wonder how much my personal injury claim is worth? […]
If you believe you have a personal injury case in Missouri, it’s very important to act quickly when it comes to filing a lawsuit. Putting it off means that the statute of limitations may run out, and that means you might not be able to file at all. Regardless of what type of case you […]
There are so many different types of injuries that can happen as the result of an accident. Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries are quite common, and there are many incidents that can cause them. Let’s talk about a few of them, and hope that you never have to suffer through this type of injury. Top Causes […]
It’s important to understand Missouri’s laws for car accident insurance and settlements. If you don’t, you could end up having serious financial problems if you’re ever a victim in an accident. Let’s talk about the laws in more detail. Do You Have to Have Car Insurance if You Don’t Own a Car? In the State […]
This time of year, stores have a hard time keeping people from slipping and falling in their buildings. Lots of people are doing their holiday shopping, and the floors get really wet and slippery from all the snow that gets tracked inside. If you’re out shopping this season and you slip and fall, there is […]
There are tens of thousands of wrongful death cases that occur each year. A recent article documenting such a case details how a motorist’s life was taken by a falling non-fixed bridge barrier. The bridge barrier had fallen after another driver had run into the barrier while traveling on an overpass. When tragedies like these […]
The St. Louis wrongful death attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman see the aftermath of a lot of terrible accidents. But the recent limo crash in Upstate New York reminds us how truly devastating road accidents in the U.S. can be. Among the Deadliest in U.S. History The October crash involving 18 people traveling in a […]
