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 […]
A jury recently awarded a Bootheel dancer $9.5 million in punitive damages following hip surgery. Studies show 29% of surgeries are unnecessary, with 53% shown ineffective in clinical trials, resulting in needless pain, suffering and expense. The St. Louis medical malpractice attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want to make you aware of this alarming trend. […]
Many cases of nursing home abuse have been piling up over the last few years. This has become such a big problem that a lot of people are scared to place their loved ones for fear of them becoming victims. Consider the story of one man who died because of what his wife is calling […]
People in St. Louis who are seeking treatment for an eating disorder need to be very careful about the facility they choose. A simple online search will result in many different options, but they aren’t all as good as they appear. For example, Castlewood has recently changed its name because of a history of multiple […]
A law that predates the Civil War should be reexamined. This is especially true when that law is severely impacting people today, and many consider it to be unjust. It’s because of this law that the families of duck boat accident victims cannot be compensated for their losses, and it’s nothing short of wrong. The […]
Summertime is the best time to visit an amusement park; especially when they have waterslides and other water rides. They might be a great way to cool off, but it’s no secret that they can lead to accidents. Woman Injured at Six Flags in St. Louis This happened recently at Six Flags in St. Louis […]
It seems strange to think that anyone would file a lawsuit against someone who is riding a scooter. You mostly hear about lawsuits against automobile and truck drivers. The reality is that someone driving a scooter can be just as liable, and they need to follow the rules of the road. The Rise in Popularity […]
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 […]
The area of defective drugs is one that is often misunderstood. Like many people, you may not understand what these substances are, or how to identify them. You also may not have a firm grasp on your rights as a patient. The fact is that defective drugs can be very dangerous, and you need to […]
Medical malpractice cases are fairly common in St. Louis, but many of them never get reported. That means people don’t always get the compensation they deserve when they have been injured as a result. What they often don’t realize is that a misdiagnosis can be a form of malpractice. Anyone who is the victim of […]
