Category: Personal Injury

Questions to Ask As You Interview an Attorney for a Personal Injury Case

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 […]

Written by on May 17, 2018

Injury Danger: School System Pays Out $337,000 in Personal Injury Settlements

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 […]

Written by on May 15, 2018

Court Upholds Verdict to Pay Elevator Victims $10.6 Million Settlement

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 […]

Written by on May 3, 2018

Dealing with the Myths on Personal Injury Law Firms and Lawyers

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 […]

Written by on April 26, 2018

Be Wary of These Tactics Taken to Encourage You to Settle Early

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 […]

Written by on April 24, 2018

Injured? How to Know When You Should Sue.

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 […]

Written by on April 19, 2018

Are Personal Injury Attorneys Expensive?

Have you recently suffered an accident due to the negligence of others? You may be wondering if St. Louis personal injury attorneys are expensive. Stereotypes abound, leaving victims to suffer under the assumption they cannot afford a lawyer. Hiring a St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney Could Cost You NothingMost personal injury lawyers work on a […]

Written by on April 5, 2018

First Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury

In a perfect world, employers go to great lengths to keep their workers safe on the job. Of course, we all know that accidents do happen. If you’re involved in a workplace incident, you need to know your rights, and it’s important to know how you should proceed. Steps to Take if You’re Injured at […]

Written by on March 27, 2018

What Is the Average Settlement for a Slip and Fall Injury Case?

When you suffer from a slip and fall accident, you don’t have to just sit back and live with the pain. These types of accidents can do a lot of damage, and it’s important for you to fight for compensation. The question is, what amount of money do you think you can expect from your […]

Written by on February 8, 2018