Category: Car Accidents

After the Crash: Tips on How to Handle Insurance Companies

If you've been the victim in an auto accident, it's very important to know how to deal with insurance companies. Taking the proper steps will help you get compensated for any injuries, damages, pain and suffering.  Contacting Your Insurance Company As soon as possible after the accident, you'll need to report it to your insurance company. They […]

Written by on August 22, 2019

Have You Been in a Car Accident? What to Do First.

Most people don't think very often of what they might have to do in the event of a car accident. Once they're in one, they are typically confused about which steps to take. Here's a reminder of important actions you need to take. Steps to Take After a Car Accident If you are ever, or have recently […]

Written by on August 20, 2019

Injured in an Auto Accident? What to Know About Proving Fault

The most important thing anyone needs to do when presenting a car accident case is proving fault. Unfortunately, this is where a lot of people fail when they attempt to represent themselves after filing a lawsuit. You will want to build strong support for your case, and that can come from a number of different […]

Written by on June 6, 2019

Negotiating Insurance Settlements – Leave It to the Professionals at Hoffman & Gelfman

The hardest part about dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is negotiating with the other driver's insurance company. So many people try it, and they quickly find out that insurance companies do not have their best interests at heart.  Negotiating With Insurance Companies After an Accident When people get into negotiations with insurance […]

Written by on May 30, 2019

Spring and Fall: Accidents Involving Cars and Farm Equipment Rises

The spring and fall seasons are busy ones for farmers in Missouri. They have a lot of equipment out working on their farms, but it's also traveling on the roads. That puts them at risk for accidents, and it is not surprising that there are so many more crashes involving farm equipment during these times […]

Written by on May 28, 2019

When the Precious and Innocent Are Injured – Two-Vehicle Accident

Far too often, children are the victims of car accidents. Many of these cases are fatal, but for those who survive, they typically experience incredible pain and suffering. A recent Missouri accident left one boy a victim, and in need of immediate medical attention. Two-Car Accident Causes Injuries for a 12-Year-Old Boy The accident occurred […]

Written by on May 23, 2019

Fatalities in Missouri Auto Accidents Break Families Apart

It is so heartbreaking to find out that you lost a loved one in a car accident. Can you imagine the pain that three families felt when they experienced this type of loss all in the same day? There really is no comparison to it.  Three Fatal Missouri Car Accidents The accidents took place on a […]

Written by on May 21, 2019

What to Know About New Distracted Driving Legislation

Distracted driving has been a problem ever since cell phones became popular. It got worse once people started texting. Statistics tell us that while the number of driving-related deaths went down in 2018, the number of cell phone-related accidents have increased by 35%. Let's take a look at what the newest legislation says for the […]

Written by on May 16, 2019

Another Legislative Push on Missouri’s Distracted Driving Legislation

Distracted driving is one of the main causes of accidents in the State of Missouri, and it has been for several years. The state has taken some major steps in an attempt to curb the problem by making it illegal to text for anyone who is under the age of 21. But is that enough? […]

Written by on April 30, 2019

Cell Phone Related Car Accidents Are on the Increase in Missouri

Using a cell phone while you're driving is very dangerous. There are laws in Missouri against it, but as of now, they only apply to people who are under the age of 21. The reality is that distracted driving causes more accidents than most people realize; regardless of age.  Distracted Driving Accident Statistics in Missouri […]

Written by on April 25, 2019