Month: September 2018

Duck Boat Victims and Families Seek $10 Million

You may recall earlier in September when we posted about the victims of the duck boat accidents. Losing so many lives was tragic, and one family is now seeking compensation to the tune of $100 million. Seventeen people died that day, and the lawsuit alleges that the company decided that profits were much more important […]

Written by on September 27, 2018

An Update on the $4.7 Billion Talcum Powder Law Suit

Twenty-two women and their families were awarded a grand total of $4.7 billion by a jury in Missouri after suing Johnson & Johnson. All of the women had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and six of them had died from the disease. Of course, Johnson & Johnson had a lot to say about the verdict […]

Written by on September 25, 2018

Multiple Victims Hospitalized After Hit and Run

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 […]

Written by on September 20, 2018

Disabled Dancer Wins $9.5 Million from Hip Surgery Law Suit

A jury recently awarded a Bootheel dancer $9.5 million in punitive damages following hip surgery. Studies show 29% of surgeries are unnecessary, with 53% shown ineffective in clinical trials, resulting in needless pain, suffering and expense. The St. Louis medical malpractice attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want to make you aware of this alarming trend. […]

Written by on September 18, 2018

Could Nursing Home Abuse be Stopped with New Proposal?

Many cases of nursing home abuse have been piling up over the last few years. This has become such a big problem that a lot of people are scared to place their loved ones for fear of them becoming victims. Consider the story of one man who died because of what his wife is calling […]

Written by on September 13, 2018

Easting Disorder Clinic Changes Name After Multiple Malpractice Suits

People in St. Louis who are seeking treatment for an eating disorder need to be very careful about the facility they choose. A simple online search will result in many different options, but they aren’t all as good as they appear. For example, Castlewood has recently changed its name because of a history of multiple […]

Written by on September 11, 2018

Will the Duck Boat Accident Families Get Compensation?

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 […]

Written by on September 6, 2018

Accident at Popular Water Park Leads to Spinal Injuries

Summertime is the best time to visit an amusement park; especially when they have waterslides and other water rides. They might be a great way to cool off, but it’s no secret that they can lead to accidents. Woman Injured at Six Flags in St. Louis This happened recently at Six Flags in St. Louis […]

Written by on September 4, 2018