Category: St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer

Questions to Ask As You Interview an Attorney for a Personal Injury Case

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 […]

Written by on May 17, 2018

Injury Danger: School System Pays Out $337,000 in Personal Injury Settlements

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 […]

Written by on May 15, 2018

Be Wary of These Tactics Taken to Encourage You to Settle Early

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 […]

Written by on April 24, 2018

Injured? How to Know When You Should Sue.

When you end up with injuries through no fault of your own, how do you know if you can sue? In order to determine if you might have a case, it’s important to take certain factors into consideration. Keep the following information in mind, and seek legal help from St. Louis personal injury attorneys if […]

Written by on April 19, 2018

Are Personal Injury Attorneys Expensive?

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 […]

Written by on April 5, 2018

What Are the Rules for Property Owners on Sidewalk Clearing in Snow?

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 […]

Written by on February 6, 2018

Know What to Do to Protect Your Legal Rights When You Are Injured

If you’re injured in a car accident, you need to know what actions to take. It’s common that after an accident, you’re stunned, and unsure about how to proceed. If you follow some simple steps, you’ll protect yourself and your case. Steps to Take After an Accident There are some simple, but important steps you […]

Written by on October 17, 2017

Pickup Truck Crashes into Metro Bus in St. Louis

It’s rare when buses are involved in accidents in the St. Louis area. However, it does happen. A recent accident occurred in Ferguson, outside of St. Louis that involved a pickup truck and a metro bus. According to an article on the KMOV website, the crash happened at 12:30 in the morning. The driver of […]

Written by on June 29, 2017

Three-Car Accident Outside St. Louis Sends Two Teens to the Hospital

There are many accidents in the St. Louis area, and all too often they involve teenage drivers. According to a recent article on the Belleville News-Democrat website, one accident recently occurred near Belleville East High School. The crash involved three vehicles. One of them was parked and empty. The other two were occupied by two […]

Written by on April 27, 2017