When a child is born, it can be one of the most joyous times in your life. But that joy can be halted quickly when something happens during the birthing process. It's heartbreaking when parents learn that their baby has a birth defect or birth injury, and many people don't know that these two are […]
Medical malpractice can be an area of the law that many people find to be confusing. When filing a claim, it's important to know who it should be against – the doctor or the hospital. Quite often, people don't realize that there's a difference, and this has resulted in many lost cases. Hospitals and Their […]
There's no doubt that it can be difficult to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in the State of Missouri. Winning and getting compensated means having everything in place that you need, including what is called an affidavit of qualified health care provider. This is actually a requirement, and if you're thinking of pursuing a claim, […]
All over the State of Missouri, elderly people are being abused. Sadly, it does happen within families, but it's much more likely to take place when they are in nursing facilities. This can cause a great deal of distress for their loved ones who may not know how to properly identify elder abuse. They may […]
If you have been injured as the result of what you believe was medical malpractice, it's important to know your options. One of them is filing a lawsuit, which is something that not everyone is willing to do. But the reality is that you deserve to be compensated for your injuries and the suffering you […]
When you've been the victim of an accident, it can be difficult to know what to do. You may realize you need to hire an attorney to help you; someone who will fight hard for you to get compensated correctly. How do you know who you should work with? At Hoffman & Gelfman, Attorneys at Law, […]
There are some who believe that medical malpractice lawsuits are – for the most part – completely unnecessary. They think that they drive up the cost of healthcare for everyone else, and that there are too many of them filed; usually by aggressive attorneys. But the reality is that neither of these viewpoints holds true. […]
A wrongful death lawsuit can be quite long in some cases, but the reality is that there are times when that’s necessary. We understand the emotional pain that you may be feeling, but there are some good reasons not to settle too quickly. Let’s talk about this in more detail. Avoiding a Quick Settlement in […]
The medical community puts so much stress on the importance of finding cancer early. Many doctors preach about early detection, and yet, a lot of them are neglectful when it comes to diagnosing. We’ve found that there are many people who have become victims of delayed cancer diagnoses, and this is a form of malpractice. […]
Medical malpractice cases are very hard to win, which is why it’s so important to make sure you hire the right lawyer for the job. But how do you know your attorney will fight hard for your case and give you the best chance of being compensated properly? There are a few questions you want […]
