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 […]
Premises liability claims are pretty common in Missouri. But there are people who find themselves injured on someone else's property, and they never pursue a case at all. Part of that may be because they simply don't understand what the law says about their rights. What is Premises Liability? Premises liability occurs when a person […]
Product liability is an area of the law that most people don't know much about. For example, did you know that there are different types of product liability claims? If you think you have suffered from injuries because of an issue with a product you have used recently, this is information that you need to […]
There's no doubt that it can be difficult to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in the State of Missouri. Winning and getting compensated means having everything in place that you need, including what is called an affidavit of qualified health care provider. This is actually a requirement, and if you're thinking of pursuing a claim, […]
Accidents happen all the time in St. Louis. There are car accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, slips and falls, and a myriad of others. The best thing to do if you're a victim is to file a personal injury lawsuit. But what does that entail, and how do you even get started? This is information […]
When you've been the victim of an accident, it can be difficult to know what to do. You may realize you need to hire an attorney to help you; someone who will fight hard for you to get compensated correctly. How do you know who you should work with? At Hoffman & Gelfman, Attorneys at Law, […]
If an injury occurs on your property, you could be held liable. This applies whether you own your own home, rent an apartment, own a business, or rent office space. If you have been the victim of an injury that occurred on someone's property, you could be entitled to compensation. It's important to understand what […]
The majority of injuries happen in public places, and a lot of them take place in stores. Most of the time, people don't report them, or they may attempt to get compensated from the store without consulting with an attorney first. Both of these options are problematic. Let's talk in more detail about what should […]
When you file a lawsuit, winning means being able to prove that the defendant was negligent. But you also need to prove that it was because of that negligence that you were injured. This is not easy to do, which is why it should never be attempted without someone with legal experience. Proving Negligence In […]
Medical malpractice is something that is far too common in the St. Louis area. It happens all the time when patients have surgery, get any type of medical care, and even when they visit the emergency room. One woman experienced it firsthand when she went to the ER because of a cat bite. Woman Sues, […]
