The issues surrounding texting and using cell phones while driving have been around for several years. With the invention of smart phones, using the devices behind the wheel of a car has gotten even more dangerous. Many people in Missouri are unsure about what the laws state. Let’s talk about them in more detail. Calling/Texting […]
After you’ve been in a car accident, your mind is usually racing. You’re not sure what to do, and while you may know you need to talk with a lawyer, you aren’t sure how to choose the best one for your situation. We’d like to take this opportunity to offer you some advice on what […]
Recently in West Alton, 6 people were hospitalized following a hit and run accident on U.S. Highway 67. The St. Louis hit and run lawyers at Hoffman and Gelfman want you to be aware of these dangers so you can keep yourself and your family protected from careless drivers. F150 Towing Camper Run Off the […]
Unfortunately, drivers in St. Louis get away with not having insurance all the time. As you would imagine, sometimes those drivers get into accidents that they have caused. If you have been the victim of this type of accident, you need to know if there’s anything you can do to recover damages. Filing an Uninsured […]
If you’ve recently been a victim in your first car accident, you may be feeling confused. It’s difficult to know how to proceed, and what you should do about filing an insurance claim. We’d like to help you learn what to do, step by step. Step One: Know What Type of Claim You’re Filing There […]
Road rage is a common problem in St. Louis. Whether you’re on the highway, or you’re driving the city streets, you’re going to come across aggressive drivers. Unfortunately, raging drivers often cause accidents. However, that doesn’t mean you need to end up being a victim. There are some ways you can respond to keep yourself […]
Wrongful death lawsuits are filed all the time. However, most of them don’t involve the death of a fetus. One man has recently filed a lawsuit – with the court’s permission – against his unborn child’s mother’s insurance company. A lower court originally denied the action, claiming that the mother didn’t owe any type of […]
In a perfect world, if you’re in a car accident in St. Louis, the other driver’s insurance will do everything they can to make it right. They’ll cover all your medical expenses, pay for any damages, and even offer money for pain and suffering. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. The fact is […]
Self-driving cars seem like what we’ve been working toward for a very long time. This futuristic idea has become a reality, but have the manufacturers taken the right amount of time to work out all the bugs? Some would argue that they haven’t. In fact, one of Uber’s self-driving cars recently killed a pedestrian, so […]
If you’re in a car accident, please think seriously about filing a case against the other party. If you don’t, you could be leaving a lot of money on the table. For example, take one personal injury case that resulted in an award of $2.5 million. This accident was caused because the defendant was stopped […]
