Tag: Personal Injury

Dealing with the Myths on Personal Injury Law Firms and Lawyers

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 […]

Written by on April 26, 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 Is the Average Settlement for a Slip and Fall Injury Case?

When you suffer from a slip and fall accident, you don’t have to just sit back and live with the pain. These types of accidents can do a lot of damage, and it’s important for you to fight for compensation. The question is, what amount of money do you think you can expect from your […]

Written by on February 8, 2018

North St. Louis Man Dies of Dog Bites from His Own Pets

Many overlook their own pets as potential sources of danger. In recent news, St. Louis County Police have been investigating the death of a North St. Louis County man, found dead in his home. At some point the victim was bitten by dogs, however an autopsy was necessary to determine if this occurred before or […]

Written by on July 20, 2017

Dog Bites Can Impact Lives

While most dogs aren’t dangerous and avoid biting humans, recent data points to dog bite rates doubling in the past 15 years. Currently, the rate of dog bite incidents in the United States is approximately 4.5 million annually. According to the most recent research from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, they resulted in 316,200 […]

Written by on July 13, 2017

Hoffman and Gelfman: Your St. Louis Personal Injury Attorneys

Just last month, a boiler at the Loy-Lange Box Company in the Soulard neighborhood exploded with such force, it traveled several blocks before landing on another business, leaving the St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyers at Hoffman & Gelfman to speculate regarding potential maintenance issues and how they may have contributed to the explosion. Three Killed, […]

Written by on May 25, 2017

Faulty Elevator Seriously Injures Sheriff’s Deputy and Others

Elevators serve a great purpose because they make life quite convenient for us in tall buildings. However, that doesn’t mean they’re foolproof. According to a CBS News article, an elevator in a Philadelphia building had problems for years, and recently caused one man to become seriously injured. People stated that the elevator, which is located […]

Written by on September 29, 2016