One woman was recently denied compensation after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Fortunately, an Appeals Court believed otherwise. The crash left her with permanent injuries to her neck and back. She did have pre-existing conditions, which the accident only exacerbated. During the trial, a physician who had not seen or treated the victim […]
If you’re in need of an attorney for a personal injury case in St. Louis, you’ll find that there are a lot of choices. You may not know the correct questions to ask; especially if you’ve never hired a lawyer before. We’d like to help you by giving you some examples. What to Ask a […]
Injuries are much more common on school grounds than most people think they are. When students or their parents are injured, the settlements from those claims can really add up. For example, the KRQE website recently ran a story about one school district that paid out $337,000 in personal injury claims in 2017. That was […]
We always recommend going to the doctor right away if you’ve been involved in an accident. However, sometimes doctors don’t always treat patients the way they should. Some of our clients even wonder if they should switch doctors when they get a report that they don’t feel is right. To help, we’d like to offer […]
You may have seen that there’s a new tax law regarding lawsuit settlements. It’s possible that if you were planning to file a case in St. Louis that this has put you off a bit. It might not make sense for you to sue if you’re not going to see much of your settlement when […]
Elevators are there to make our lives easier, but they can malfunction. Sometimes when they do, it causes serious damage, and even more so when someone is inside them. That’s exactly what happened to one man. He was forty-seven years old at the time of the incident and was doing carpentry work when the elevator […]
In recent news, drug manufacturer Daiichi Sankyo agreed to a $300-million settlement for those suffering at the hands of commonly-prescribed high blood pressure medication, olmesartan, for failure to adequately warn patients about drug risks. Dangerous drugs remain in-use for high blood pressure patients, and the St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want […]
Are you falling victim to myths and misconceptions regarding your personal injury claim that may jeopardize your case? The St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you to be aware of these common fallacies, so you can ensure a winning settlement. Don’t Believe These Common Misconceptions: – There’s no need to report […]
The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled out of court. Though timing varies based on case details, many of such cases are settled too soon. How is it possible to settle too soon when you sorely need funds following an injury? The St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you […]
When you end up with injuries through no fault of your own, how do you know if you can sue? In order to determine if you might have a case, it’s important to take certain factors into consideration. Keep the following information in mind, and seek legal help from St. Louis personal injury attorneys if […]
