Month: December 2017

Injured in a Winter Weather Auto Accident in St. Louis, MO?

April 4, 2024December 4, 2017 by The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C.

Between 2011 and 2015, there was an average of 800 deaths in the U.S. due to car accidents in winter weather conditions. Even for an experienced driver, driving safely in winter weather can be challenging. After months of driving in mild weather conditions, it is easy to forget that driving in snow and ice can …

Fault vs No-Fault Comparative Law States

October 29, 2024December 1, 2017 by The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C.

Missouri is a comparative law state; differing from a “no-fault” or a “fault” state, this means that both parties can be found negligent and responsible for their “portion” of the accident. At-fault states operate differently than comparative fault states. In at-fault states, only one driver is found to be negligent and liable in an accident. …