Tag: Auto Accident Fatalities

Fatal Accident Closes I-64 in Semi and Auto Crash

Everyone knows that big rigs or tractor trailers are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Getting into an accident with one is likely to be disastrous. This was the case for one accident that occurred in St. Louis, according to the Fox2News website. The crash took place in the morning, and it […]

Written by on April 2, 2018

Why You Need Hoffman & Gelfman on Your Side After an Auto Accident

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 […]

Written by on January 23, 2018

What the Family Should Do After a Fatal Car Accident in St. Louis

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 […]

Written by on January 9, 2018

What to Know About Fatal Accident Claims

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 […]

Written by on December 26, 2017

Three Children Killed in Car Rollover Accident

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 […]

Written by on October 19, 2017

Tow Truck Driver Hit and Killed While Recovering a Disabled Vehicle

A Killeen, Texas tow truck driver was recently killed in the line of work. Be wary, not all drivers are familiar with – or follow – “move over” laws. And the St. Louis truck accident attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want to remind you of the dangers. A Careless DriverOne May morning, thirty-nine-year-old Scott Bowles, […]

Written by on August 24, 2017

Good Samaritan Motorist Killed on 1-55

Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 34 year old good Samaritan was struck and killed while attempting to assist another motorist in the median of I-55 south of Highway M in Barnhart. Have you put yourself in a similar situation?On Sunday morning, May 28, Miranda Foster of Ironton stopped on the Interstate to assist another […]

Written by on July 4, 2017

Semi Truck and Motorcycle Collide Causing Fatality of St. Louis Man

A 56-year-old St. Louis man was killed in April when a tractor-trailer hit the motorcycle he was riding. Struck by a 2016 Freightliner moving north on Carpers Pike, the driver, 58-year-old Odilon Reyes, was unable to stop his vehicle despite crossing both lanes of the highway. The deadly crash highlights the need for increased awareness […]

Written by on June 22, 2017