Category: St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer

Woman Dies in Boating Accident at Lake of the Ozarks

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 […]

Written by on September 9, 2020

Talc Powder Victims: How & Where to Take Legal Action

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 […]

Written by on August 17, 2020

The History of Roundup Litigation

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 […]

Written by on August 13, 2020

Common Personal Injury Cases – Do You Have a Case?

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 […]

Written by on May 26, 2020

First Responders in Missouri are Covered by Workmans’ Comp for Coronavirus

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, […]

Written by on May 21, 2020

Can Cameras Prevent Nursing Home Neglect? Lawmakers Will Find Out

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 […]

Written by on March 17, 2020

Hoffman & Gelfman Top The List of Best Medical Malpractice Law Firms in St. Louis MO

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 […]

Written by on March 12, 2020

What You Should Know About Filing A Medical Malpractice Claim

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. […]

Written by on March 10, 2020