Tag: St. Louis Auto Accident Attorney

Motorcycle Collides with Pick-Up Truck on Highway

We may be approaching fall, but while the warm weather continues, people will still be making good use of it by riding their motorcycles. Not enough drivers are cautious about motorcyclists on the road. One recent accident that involved ten motorcycles and a pickup truck is proof of that.  Pickup Truck Crashes Into Motorcycles The […]

Written by on September 10, 2019

How Does the Insurance Company Decide Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident

If you have recently been in a car accident, you probably went through all of the proper steps. You have a police report, you sought medical attention, and then you contacted both insurance companies.  Both your and the other driver's insurance companies have a big job ahead of them. It's up to them to help […]

Written by on August 29, 2019

Is There a Limit to Damages for Auto Accident Compensation in Missouri?

If you have been in a recent car accident in Missouri, you probably have all kinds of questions. You may be aware that you could be entitled to compensation, but what exactly does that mean? Are there any limits on the amount of compensation that you can receive in the state? We’d like to help […]

Written by on November 6, 2018

Car Accidents Caused by Distracted Drivers Rise: What to Know

Even though there are warnings virtually everywhere, distracted driving still happens all over St. Louis. Many drivers think of themselves as being extremely cautious, and they believe nothing will ever happen to them if they use their phones behind the wheel of a car. This simply isn’t true. Accidents happen all the time when people […]

Written by on October 30, 2018

Who Causes More Accidents – Seniors or Teens?

Which age group is a greater risk on the road – senior citizens or teenagers? This is a great question, and one that you might be wondering if you’re a resident of St. Louis. The Facts About Senior Citizens and Their Driving Ability According to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, […]

Written by on December 7, 2017

I-70 a Corridor to Death – Auto Accidents on the Rise

How many more lives will I-70 claim this year? The death toll has now reached nine. The St. Louis truck accident attorneys at Hoffman and Gelfman want you to be aware of the dangers surrounding this particular western stretch of I-70… Young Mother’s Life Cut Short25-year-old Missouri resident Kaylie Real died Sunday at Terre Haute […]

Written by on November 21, 2017

Injured in a Car Accident? What Are the First Steps You Should Take?

When you’re injured in a car accident, your mind is in a panic. You’re not sure what steps you should take, or what you should do first. You may be in a lot of pain, and that can just add to your anxiety and frustration. It’s good to know what to do if you’re ever […]

Written by on November 16, 2017

Tow Truck Driver Hit and Killed While Recovering a Disabled Vehicle

A Killeen, Texas tow truck driver was recently killed in the line of work. Be wary, not all drivers are familiar with – or follow – “move over” laws. And the St. Louis truck accident attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want to remind you of the dangers. A Careless DriverOne May morning, thirty-nine-year-old Scott Bowles, […]

Written by on August 24, 2017

Fatalities in Auto Accident Caused by a Driver Texting

A March 2017 auto accident claiming the lives of 13 was found to be caused, in-part, by texting while driving. A problem rampant across the U.S., everyone on the roadways is at risk, and the St. Louis Personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you to be aware of the dangers. Driver Crossed Center […]

Written by on August 17, 2017