One woman was recently denied compensation after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Fortunately, an Appeals Court believed otherwise. The crash left her with permanent injuries to her neck and back. She did have pre-existing conditions, which the accident only exacerbated. During the trial, a physician who had not seen or treated the victim […]
If you’re in need of an attorney for a personal injury case in St. Louis, you’ll find that there are a lot of choices. You may not know the correct questions to ask; especially if you’ve never hired a lawyer before. We’d like to help you by giving you some examples. What to Ask a […]
Injuries are much more common on school grounds than most people think they are. When students or their parents are injured, the settlements from those claims can really add up. For example, the KRQE website recently ran a story about one school district that paid out $337,000 in personal injury claims in 2017. That was […]
Elevators are there to make our lives easier, but they can malfunction. Sometimes when they do, it causes serious damage, and even more so when someone is inside them. That’s exactly what happened to one man. He was forty-seven years old at the time of the incident and was doing carpentry work when the elevator […]
Are you falling victim to myths and misconceptions regarding your personal injury claim that may jeopardize your case? The St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you to be aware of these common fallacies, so you can ensure a winning settlement. Don’t Believe These Common Misconceptions: – There’s no need to report […]
The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled out of court. Though timing varies based on case details, many of such cases are settled too soon. How is it possible to settle too soon when you sorely need funds following an injury? The St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you […]
Have you recently suffered an accident due to the negligence of others? You may be wondering if St. Louis personal injury attorneys are expensive. Stereotypes abound, leaving victims to suffer under the assumption they cannot afford a lawyer. Hiring a St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney Could Cost You NothingMost personal injury lawyers work on a […]
After a recent news report regarding liability in injury claims involving snow-shoveled sidewalks, the St. Louis slip and fall attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman have witnessed a lot of confusion. To Shovel or Not to Shovel, that is the QuestionA Fox4 report stating homeowners who clear snow from sidewalks could be more at-risk of litigation […]
Imagine that you’re walking along in a store, and suddenly, you slip and fall. The floor was wet, and it looked like an employee mopped it, but forgot to put a sign out to warn customers. This is a slip and fall, and if you get hurt, there is something you can do about it. […]
It seems as though nursing home neglect is becoming a bigger problem in our country than ever before. One recent case involved a woman who fell after walking out a facility’s front door. Earlier in the day, the woman had been evaluated by a physical therapist. A recommendation was made for someone to be with […]
