Tag: St. Louis personal injury attorney

What to Know About Premises Liability Before You Consider a Lawsuit

Premises liability claims are pretty common in Missouri. But there are people who find themselves injured on someone else's property, and they never pursue a case at all. Part of that may be because they simply don't understand what the law says about their rights.  What is Premises Liability? Premises liability occurs when a person […]

Written by on June 4, 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

General Rules on Deciding Fault for in a Missouri Personal Injury Lawsuit

If you've been injured in an accident, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit. While that makes sense, in order to get a settlement or win your case, you need to be able to prove that you were not at fault. This can be confusing, but not to worry. We're here to […]

Written by on May 7, 2019

What Does an Open and Obvious Defense Mean in Relation to Premise Liability Claims

If an injury occurs on your property, you could be held liable. This applies whether you own your own home, rent an apartment, own a business, or rent office space. If you have been the victim of an injury that occurred on someone's property, you could be entitled to compensation. It's important to understand what […]

Written by on March 26, 2019

What to Know About Injuries in a Store While You’re Shopping

The majority of injuries happen in public places, and a lot of them take place in stores. Most of the time, people don't report them, or they may attempt to get compensated from the store without consulting with an attorney first. Both of these options are problematic. Let's talk in more detail about what should […]

Written by on March 21, 2019

What to Know About Slip and Fall Accidents and Litigation

Slips and falls are extremely common in St. Louis, and we have handled a countless number of these cases. Still, there is so much that people don't know about them. There's nothing about them that is cut and dry, so we thought we should take this opportunity to provide you with some useful information.  Slipping […]

Written by on March 19, 2019

What to Know About Birth Injuries Before You Sue

As a parent, the only thing that's worse than having a child who was born injured is knowing that that injury could have been prevented. So many parents go through this, and their first thought is to sue for medical malpractice. This might be the best option, but there are a few things that you […]

Written by on March 14, 2019