Category: Personal Injury

Learn About the Open and Obvious Premise Liability Defense Before You Sue

Suing for injuries that are based on premises liability may seem like it should be pretty cut and dry. But that isn't the case at all. The owner of the property may present the open and obvious defense, which could be problematic for the victim. If you're considering filing a case against someone, then it's […]

Written by on June 20, 2019

What Qualifies as a Birth Injury Versus a Birth Defect?

When a child is born, it can be one of the most joyous times in your life. But that joy can be halted quickly when something happens during the birthing process. It's heartbreaking when parents learn that their baby has a birth defect or birth injury, and many people don't know that these two are […]

Written by on June 18, 2019

Injured in an Auto Accident? What to Know About Proving Fault

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 […]

Written by on June 6, 2019

What to Know About Premises Liability Before You Consider a Lawsuit

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 […]

Written by on June 4, 2019

Negotiating Insurance Settlements – Leave It to the Professionals at Hoffman & Gelfman

The hardest part about dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is negotiating with the other driver's insurance company. So many people try it, and they quickly find out that insurance companies do not have their best interests at heart.  Negotiating With Insurance Companies After an Accident When people get into negotiations with insurance […]

Written by on May 30, 2019

Spring and Fall: Accidents Involving Cars and Farm Equipment Rises

The spring and fall seasons are busy ones for farmers in Missouri. They have a lot of equipment out working on their farms, but it's also traveling on the roads. That puts them at risk for accidents, and it is not surprising that there are so many more crashes involving farm equipment during these times […]

Written by on May 28, 2019

Types of Defective Product Liability Claims for Your Lawsuit

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 […]

Written by on May 9, 2019

Thinking About a Personal Injury Lawsuit? What to Know to Get Started

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 […]

Written by on April 11, 2019

What Does an Open and Obvious Defense Mean in Relation to Premise Liability Claims

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 […]

Written by on March 26, 2019