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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you've been injured in an accident, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit. While that makes sense, in order to get a settlement or win your case, you need to be able to prove that you were not at fault. This can be confusing, but not to worry. We're here to […]
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, […]
Slips and falls are extremely common in St. Louis, and we have handled a countless number of these cases. Still, there is so much that people don't know about them. There's nothing about them that is cut and dry, so we thought we should take this opportunity to provide you with some useful information. Slipping […]
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 […]
Getting stuck in an elevator is something that a lot of people are afraid of. Unfortunately, it does happen in St. Louis from time to time. In most cases, there are no injuries and everyone is safe, even if they are inconvenienced. But there are times when a malfunctioning elevator can lead to injury. Elevator […]
The different changes in the laws that have taken place under our current administration are difficult to understand for a lot of people. For one, untaxable jury settlements might become taxable. There are a lot of people who are not happy about this change. Haven’t Personal Injury Claims Always Been Taxed? In short, the answer […]
