Riding a motorcycle is dangerous on its own, but it becomes less dangerous when riders wear helmets. Unfortunately, Kansas City is considering repealing its motorcycle helmet law, which would mean a lot more senseless deaths and life-altering injuries will occur when accidents take place. In two years' time, there were 57 people in Kansas City […]
Getting a settlement or winning a lawsuit after a car accident all depends on who was at fault. If the victim shared responsibility for the crash, their settlement can be drastically reduced. But how is fault determined? Three different entities actually weigh in on this decision. Let's talk about their roles in more detail. How […]
The most important thing anyone needs to do when presenting a car accident case is proving fault. Unfortunately, this is where a lot of people fail when they attempt to represent themselves after filing a lawsuit. You will want to build strong support for your case, and that can come from a number of different […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you have never met with an accident attorney before, you might be feeling a bit nervous. You may not know what questions to ask, or what information to have available for them. This is completely normal. We’d like to help you learn how to be prepared for your consultation. Gather the Details Your attorney […]
Spring is just around the corner, which means it will be time for people to get their motorcycles on the road soon. It’s important for motorists to keep an eye out for them during the warmer months of the year. If you’ll be riding one, use caution. If you’re in a motorcycle accident in St. […]
Back in May, a Festus man was hurt while riding a motorcycle on Highway 61 north of Wentzville in St. Charles County. Managing a motorcycle on area roadways can be tricky, and the St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you to be aware of these risks. Motorcycle MysteryMissouri State Highway Patrol […]
A 56-year-old St. Louis man was killed in April when a tractor-trailer hit the motorcycle he was riding. Struck by a 2016 Freightliner moving north on Carpers Pike, the driver, 58-year-old Odilon Reyes, was unable to stop his vehicle despite crossing both lanes of the highway. The deadly crash highlights the need for increased awareness […]
Riding weather is still beautiful in St. Louis, and it makes sense to assume that we’ll be seeing motorcyclists on the road for several more weeks, and then whenever it’s warm enough to ride. Motorcycle accidents happen more often during the warm months, and according to an article on the Leader Publications website, a recent […]
