Self-driving cars seem like what we’ve been working toward for a very long time. This futuristic idea has become a reality, but have the manufacturers taken the right amount of time to work out all the bugs? Some would argue that they haven’t. In fact, one of Uber’s self-driving cars recently killed a pedestrian, so […]
Statute of LimitationsThe statute of limitations during which St. Louis personal injury attorneys can file civil suits for auto accident claims in Missouri is 5 years. However if the suit is for wrongful death, it is limited to 3 years. Settlement AwardsSettlements vary based on accident severity, typically including: – Vehicle Damage: “Reasonable” costs of […]
Medical bills, lost wages, and the emotional toll of an auto accident can be overwhelming, and the accident settlement process even more so. Fortunately, the St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman and Gelfman have you covered, with a short guide on what to expect through the process. After the AccidentTo ensure a successful outcome, […]
The St. Louis car accident attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman often consult with clients who postpone treatment following an automobile accident, preferring a ‘wait and see if it’s bad enough’ approach to care. Unfortunately, such delays in treatment tend to result in extended recovery times and the worsening of injuries. If You Are Injured In […]
St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman know too well the dangers that cyclists encounter on area roadways. And yet another rider has fallen victim. 25-year-old Fenton Cyclist Angelina N. Drago Injured by Careless DriverDrago, 25, was riding her bicycle south on Main Drive at Valley Lane in High Ridge at 9:15 p.m. […]
As the years have gone by, the St. Louis traffic accident attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman have been shocked at the increase in traffic accidents, particularly given the amount of safety technology available in vehicles these days. 2016 fatalities increased 6% to 40,200, on the heels of a 7% rise in 2015. What’s Driving the […]
Dust storms are exceedingly rare in Illinois. However, Illinois State Police are pointing to them as the cause of two fatal wrecks this past May. Though uncommon, the St. Louis car accident attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want to make you aware of this threat… Accidents Result From High Winds, Dust and Reduced Visibility Gusting […]
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 […]
Car accidents near St. Louis are caused by a variety of issues. Sometimes they’re caused by drunk or distracted driving. However, there have also been a large number of accidents that were caused because the driver fell asleep at the wheel. That is precisely what happened in a recent accident that occurred outside of St. […]
It seems as though car accidents occur quite frequently in St. Louis, and one accident recently claimed the lives of two women, according to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. A 2006 Saturn and a 2014 Ford Fusion were the two vehicles involved in an accident that occurred on Highway 63. The Saturn […]
