Category: Personal Injury Attorney

What to Know About Electric Scooter Personal Injury Lawsuits

Electric scooters – or e-scooters - have transformed much about St. Louis. Not only do they provide a great means of transportation, but they have also helped people start new companies. While they should be celebrated, there's no denying that there is ample room for litigation because of accidents and injuries. Let's talk about what that […]

Written by on December 17, 2019

Tips that May Maximize Your Personal Injury Settlement

Perhaps you have filed a personal injury claim, and now, your focus is on maximizing the amount of compensation you receive. Hopefully, you're working with an experienced attorney who knows the laws in Missouri inside and out. But we want to make sure you're aware of everything you need to do to get as much […]

Written by on December 10, 2019

Missouri Legislators Try to Limit Out-of-State Liability Cases

Several expensive verdicts have been won in St. Louis, but that might be changing soon. A bill has been introduced into the Missouri legislature that could make it harder for residents of other states to file claims. This bill puts restrictions on the joinder process, which is a term that most people aren't too familiar with. […]

Written by on October 28, 2019

What to Know and Do After a Bicycle/Car Accident

With everyone becoming more conscious of the environment, a lot of people are choosing to ride bicycles rather than driving their cars. But the reality is that while it does make a difference, cyclists are certainly not making themselves safer. In fact, there are a lot of bicycle accidents in Missouri. But strangely enough, there […]

Written by on September 24, 2019

Choose Hoffman & Gelfman the Top St. Louis Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

A workplace injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at anytime. It doesn't matter what type of work you do, if the proper conditions are not in place, you could get hurt. The reality is that in St. Louis, alone, hundreds if not thousands of workers' comp claims are filed every year. But how many of them […]

Written by on September 12, 2019

Mother Accuses Prison for Wrongful Death of Son

There are many wrongful deaths in Missouri every year, and they can happen where you least expect them. For instance, one mother filed a lawsuit after her son died in prison because he developed appendicitis.  Death by Appendicitis The young man was only twenty-one years old, and he was scheduled to finish his prison sentence just three […]

Written by on September 5, 2019

Who Is Responsible for Injuries Away From Home?

During the warmer months of the year, a lot of families make plans to travel. Unfortunately, it's inevitable that some people are going to get injured as the result of an accident. When that happens, who is responsible and what can the victims do? Let's talk about it.  Common Vacation Injuries There are several places […]

Written by on September 3, 2019

How Does the Insurance Company Decide Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident

If you have recently been in a car accident, you probably went through all of the proper steps. You have a police report, you sought medical attention, and then you contacted both insurance companies.  Both your and the other driver's insurance companies have a big job ahead of them. It's up to them to help […]

Written by on August 29, 2019

Have You Been in a Car Accident? What to Do First.

Most people don't think very often of what they might have to do in the event of a car accident. Once they're in one, they are typically confused about which steps to take. Here's a reminder of important actions you need to take. Steps to Take After a Car Accident If you are ever, or have recently […]

Written by on August 20, 2019