Left in shock after a hit-and-run driver carelessly sped away, leaving you to face the consequences alone? The St. Louis personal injury lawyers at Hoffman & Gelfman want you to know there’s still something you can do about it! 1. Get witness information.Were there witnesses? Traffic cameras? Immediately gather essential contact information including name, phone, […]
Just because you’ve suffered a car accident, does that mean you need a lawyer? The St. Louis car accident attorneys want you to understand why it’s best to have a seasoned personal injury attorney on your side. Unforeseen ObstaclesIn the heat of the moment, your accident may seem manageable. However, unforeseen obstacles may pop-up over […]
Here in St. Louis, the colder months are traditionally the months when we have to watch out for deer. These animals are cute to look at, but not so much when they’re standing in the middle of the road you’re traveling down. Unfortunately for us, Missouri is considered a state that is at high risk […]
Losing someone you love because of an accident is a burden no family should have to bear. Still, it happens every day in St. Louis. If you’ve recently lost a family member, you may feel lost. You need to know exactly how you should proceed, regardless of what the circumstances of the accident are. What […]
If you’re in a truck accident in St. Louis, it’s very important that you treat it differently than you would if it were a car accident. The two types of claims are actually quite different from one another, although there are a few similarities. Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents are much less common than […]
A St. Louis couple was recently involved in a fatal crash with a stolen vehicle, according to the St Louis Post-Dispatch website. The article states that the accident happened late at night when they were on their way to drop of the woman’s daughter and prior to going to work. A police officer had spotted […]
If you have a loved one who was killed in a fatal car accident, you may still be in a state of shock. Thinking about car accident claims might be the last thing on your mind. However, at some point, this is something you will want to consider. When you’re ready, there are a few […]
From munching fries to tuning the radio, talking on the phone and texting while driving, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of the continued rise in vehicle accidents nationwide. The St. Louis car accident lawyers at Hoffman & Gelfman know these seemingly short lapses in focus can too often lead to life-changing accidents, […]
A driver attempting to flee a Florissant police officer caused a wreck that killed one person and critically injured another. The St. Louis auto accident attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman know the presence of police officers does not always equate to traffic safety, and want you to be aware of associated reckless driving dangers. Unfortunate […]
Car accidents in St. Louis that involve children are especially devastating. Even worse, most can be prevented, and the loss of these innocent lives is tragic. The Bellville News-Democrat recently reported on their website about a serious, fatal accident that took the lives of three children. The accident occurred just prior to 9:30 pm. There […]
