Texting while driving is very dangerous, and in Missouri it's now illegal for drivers under the age of 21. This is a fairly new law that has gotten some interesting feedback. Many believe that it shouldn't only apply to people who are below the age of 21. Of course, there are others who think that the […]
The key to winning any type of personal injury case is properly identifying and proving who was at fault. Depending on the accident and the situation, this can be difficult to do without the help of an attorney. But with the right legal representation, fault can be proven and the victim can be properly compensated. […]
There are thousands of car accidents in St. Louis every year. While not every victim needs to get an attorney, there are many who should, but never get the legal help they really need. If you have recently been in an accident, it’s important to know how to tell if you should consider hiring a […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are a lot of legal terms that you may not understand once you have been in a car accident. One of these is the term, “Pure Comparative Fault,” and Missouri abides by this law, as do other states. But what does it mean for you and your case? We’d like to help you understand […]
If you have been the victim of a car accident in Missouri, and you need to file a lawsuit, you may not know where to begin. It’s important to understand the steps, and what will be required of you before you start this process. Filing a Police Report You will need to file a police […]
If you have been in a recent car accident in Missouri, you probably have all kinds of questions. You may be aware that you could be entitled to compensation, but what exactly does that mean? Are there any limits on the amount of compensation that you can receive in the state? We’d like to help […]
Even though there are warnings virtually everywhere, distracted driving still happens all over St. Louis. Many drivers think of themselves as being extremely cautious, and they believe nothing will ever happen to them if they use their phones behind the wheel of a car. This simply isn’t true. Accidents happen all the time when people […]
