A High Ridge woman has died after a boating accident at Lake of the Ozarks. An adult male and a female child in the same boat have serious injuries, while two other adults in the boat have minor injuries. This was a preventable accident, made worse by the presence of alcohol, that had a horrific outcome. The […]
The talc powder that Johnson & Johnson marketed and sold as having the “purest protection” was found through research to contain asbestos. It is widely recognized that exposure to asbestos causes lung cancer. The good news is that there are over 19,000 pending lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson for their harmful talc powder, which means […]
When consumers purchase and use products, they put a certain amount of trust in the manufacturers of those products. They believe that the products will not only fulfill a need but, that they are also safe. Pesticides use various chemicals to control the populations of harmful insects and promote lush, beautiful, lawns and gardens. Some […]
Injuries happen. Unfortunately, they’re a fact of life and while many injuries are commonplace and can easily be dealt with, some are more serious. Those serious injuries might not be something so simple as an accident. They might even have a responsible party. If so, finding the right personal injury lawyer is the first order […]
While the coronavirus outbreak is demanding sacrifices from everyone, first responders face a greater level of risk. Our St. Louis workers comp attorneys explain why a recent change in state regulations will help protect these selfless people who toil on the front lines. Preserving Workers Comp Rights for First Responders By nature of their job, […]
Most people assume that if they get hurt on the job, they'll file a workers' comp claim and get paid while they heal at home. That hasn't been the case for 44,000 postal service employees. These individuals have reported that they have been injured while they were working and as a result, USPS let them […]
Over the years the US economy has evolved. Our jobs have shifted from industry to service orientation. The result of this shift has been an overall drop in on-the-job deaths. This is not a universal truth. Despite the prevalence of white-collar jobs there are still industries in the United States that have inherent dangers. The […]
While our parents and grandparents can mean the world to us, unless they live with us it's almost impossible to care for them in the manner we would most like. As a result, most elderly spend their later years in a facility that should afford them proper care. That care is not always a reality […]
It pays to have a winner in your corner Recently, the medical malpractice attorneys in the St. Louis area were evaluated, judged, and ranked. Hoffman & Gelfman made it into the top grouping for excellence. Based on reputation, credibility, experience, availability, and professionalism, Hoffman & Gelfman have proven they are the kind of attorneys you […]
Medical Malpractice and Negligence are two different suits, but they often overlap in court. To break them down in a general manner, a medical malpractice suit involves a trained medical professional, while negligence pertains to a professional caregiver who does not have full medical training. Another aspect of these suits looks at what actually occurs. […]
