Category: News

Serious Accident Leaves Injuries in In Its Wake

You can be obeying all traffic laws, driving safely, and still be involved in a serious automobile accident on the highway. This is what happened to three drivers on Interstate 70 during their Sunday afternoon drive. The November 8 accident occurred when 20-year-old Zachary T. Dunlop, from Wentzville, crashed into the three vehicles that driving […]

Written by on November 26, 2015

Synthetic Marijuana Causes Four Overdoses in 24 Hours

Not all items on the market are inherently safe, and St. Louis Personal Injury Attorneys Hoffman & Gelfman want you to be in-the-know about these dangerous products. The latest? Toxic synthetic marijuana sold in the Farmington area. Community warning Farmington Police Chief Rick Baker is warning the community about a bad batch of K2 called […]

Written by on November 24, 2015

I-55 Car Chase Ends in Terrible Wreck

Most of us think watching car chases on TV can be interesting and exciting. We watch in awe, sometimes in nervous worry about what the outcome will be. But, when we see one in person, we don’t always know how to respond, especially when the chase results in a crash. KMOV St. Louis reported that […]

Written by on November 19, 2015

Ground Beef Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination

Many of us make ground beef a regular part of our diet for many reasons from taste to health benefits, with a high amount of protein and iron. We eat it as burgers, in casseroles or as meatloaf. Whatever way you eat your ground beef, you generally don’t think about the possibilities of disease in […]

Written by on November 17, 2015

I-70 Crash Kills Pedestrian

It can be difficult to navigate the road as a pedestrian. On an interstate, in the dark, a pedestrian may be in a dangerous situation, possibly making their walk deadly. This is what happened on Saturday, October, 24 on I-70. St. Louis Today reported on October 26 that a man, who was not identified, was […]

Written by on November 12, 2015

Carjacked Car Crash Proves Fatal

We have no way of knowing what the day will bring. When your loved one dies in a crash and you later find out the car was stolen, it comes with many questions. Especially when the car involved in the crash is a stolen vehicle. This is was happened in St. Louis on October 5, […]

Written by on November 10, 2015

Painkillers tampered with; causes investigation

If you have to call an ambulance, it is generally because of an emergent situation, one in which you leave your life in the hands of the responding paramedics. They are trained in what to do and what kind of medicines to give in the short time between the call and arriving to the hospital. […]

Written by on November 5, 2015

Parade spectators killed by a driver under the influence

When you’re with the family, you’re focused on having fun. You usually don’t think about what can happen during your time together. You especially don’t prepare for the worst. There was no way the spectators of the Oklahoma State University’s homecoming parade could prepare for what was to happen. St. Louis Today reports that on […]

Written by on November 3, 2015

Caramel Apples Lead to Four Interstate Deaths

Caramel apples seem to be a favorite among children and adults alike. A fruit surrounded by sugar seems to be a happy marriage. Except when those caramel apples are causing sickness in multiple states, making people sick and even leading to death. ABC News reports that health officials have warned consumers to not eat caramel […]

Written by on October 29, 2015

Home Health Care Worker Commits Fraud, Leaves Victim in Filth

An Illinois health care worker recently admitted to fraud for billing Medicaid Home Services for aid she never performed. Her client was discovered in such bad shape, she required hospitalization. To help you better protect loved ones, St. Louis Personal Injury Attorneys Hoffman & Gelfman want to increase awareness cases of nursing home neglect. The […]

Written by on October 27, 2015