Perhaps you have filed a personal injury claim, and now, your focus is on maximizing the amount of compensation you receive. Hopefully, you're working with an experienced attorney who knows the laws in Missouri inside and out. But we want to make sure you're aware of everything you need to do to get as much […]
There are several types of legal cases that are considered to be personal injury cases. Maybe you were recently the victim of an accident, and while you thought about talking to a lawyer, you weren't sure who to call. This information will help guide you in the right direction. Types of Personal Injury Cases All […]
If you believe you have a case for a personal injury lawsuit, then of course you will want to talk with a lawyer about your options. But before you take that first step, we felt it was important for you to know a few things. We'd like to share them with you here today. Personal […]
Recently in West Alton, 6 people were hospitalized following a hit and run accident on U.S. Highway 67. The St. Louis hit and run lawyers at Hoffman and Gelfman want you to be aware of these dangers so you can keep yourself and your family protected from careless drivers. F150 Towing Camper Run Off the […]
A law that predates the Civil War should be reexamined. This is especially true when that law is severely impacting people today, and many consider it to be unjust. It’s because of this law that the families of duck boat accident victims cannot be compensated for their losses, and it’s nothing short of wrong. The […]
How much do you know about personal injury law? If you’re injured in St. Louis, you deserve excellent legal representation. We’d like to take a moment and explain how the process works. What it Means to Have a Personal Injury Case You may have a personal injury case if you’re injured because of the actions […]
Now that summer is here, we’re sure to see news articles related to amusement park injuries. Recently, Six Flags St. Louis settled three personal injury cases prior to their opening in 2018. Two of the three cases involved the park’s Boomerang roller coaster, and the incidents happened in 2016. The ride got stuck in the […]
If you’re in a car accident, please think seriously about filing a case against the other party. If you don’t, you could be leaving a lot of money on the table. For example, take one personal injury case that resulted in an award of $2.5 million. This accident was caused because the defendant was stopped […]
A slip and fall can happen anywhere, and for any number of reasons. One woman recently lost her case with Walgreens after failing to prove that the store was negligent regarding her accident. During her testimony, she stated that there was water on the floor, which was what caused her to fall. She did admit […]
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 […]
