Each year in the United States, thousands of people are killed or seriously injured due to intersection accidents. Pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists are all at an increased risk for injury or death while passing through an intersection.
Chris Hoffman is an excellent attorney. He is the best above the rest. What makes him different? He communicates promptly - I don't have to leave message after message for him to reach out to me. When I telephone his office, if he doesn't answer the telephone, his assistant does. Chris Hoffman is very attentive and focused. He means business, and he hit the ground running on the cases. I'm so blessed to have him for my attorney.
"Of all the lawyers I have met, this one is a true professional. This attorney goes against the biggest law firms and wins!"
Response from the owner:The compliment is much appreciated. Like every profession, it all starts with training our lawyers to be the best at every aspect of car accident cases. But the foundation of a great case is a great client. Thanks!
I'd say this lawyer is in the top three of the best you'll ever see. Add this attorney to the interview list if you ever get in an automobile accident. This Law Firm is on another level.
Response from the owner:Much appreciated. Techniques that an attorney or any professional uses are paramount for success. This is part of our lawyers training and preparation. It leads to success. Thank you!
People say this is the best car accident lawyer in St.Louis. Yep! Seeing this attorney in action is incredible.
Response from the owner:Great compliment. We work hard to be the best. Our lawyers also work very hard to help other lawyers in our profession. Not matter what, a cases is only as good as the client is. Thanks!
Response from the owner:Thanks! Referrals and recommendations from prior car accident clients is our #1 source of cases. People who grew to trust us send family and friends.
The Hoffman law firm is truly professional. After hiring them I was truly relieved and knew I was in good hands. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Being in good hands is important. Many lawyers take cases with little experience and little resources. Our firm specialized decades ago. We are focused exclusively on accident cases.
The lawyers on tv just dont compare for auto accident injury cases. Mr.Hoffmann is as good as they get.
Response from the owner:Thank you. The TV attorneys are just settlement mills. People are hiring a paralegal, not a lawyer. Our law firm is different. You are represented by an attorney and we do not have settlement quotas.
I would describe this lawyer as highly educated, sharp, and top of his game. Explains the car accident process and treatment options well. The lawyer said if they don’t pay you, we will have the jury take it from the insurance company. Great lawyer. Dynamic person.
Interviewed all the TV car accident lawyers and decided to call this law firm that had great reviews. So happy I did. What a difference!
Response from the owner:TV car accident lawyers are just mass production. This is not a good fit for litigated cases. Paralegals instead of lawyers. Monthly quotas for settlements. Car accident victims end up in a cattle call with the lawyers on TV.
Love my car accident lawyer. This law firm is a step above.
Response from the owner:Our lawyers train and track the best approaches on cases. Whether litigation in cases or the practicalities of certain treatment, the growth of our lawyers over time is paramount. Always staying ahead of and setting practice trends. Thank you.
Serious family member have a car accident injury? Look no further. This litigator is for real. Always two steps ahead of the other lawyer.
Response from the owner:This is a sad reality for car accident lawyers. The #1 passenger in an auto accident is a relative. Helping a family make it through this and putting the family back together is one of the most rewarding things I do as an automobile accident attorney.
This lawyer handles really big accident cases in St Louis. He is a lawyer, accountant and has his masters in tax so he gets the injury cases for individuals that can never go back to work or individuals own a business and cannot run it due to injury. He specializes in valuations of massive loss. Thank goodness a firm like this exists.
Response from the owner:Thank you. When accident are severe and you lose the ability to work or to continue a business, having an accounting and tax background is key. Valuing large losses are second nature for us.
Asked a trauma surgeon who operates on car accident victims who are the best injury lawyers that have taken his deposition. He said “by far” it was Mr Hoffmann. Interviewed several attorneys and this was a correct assessment. In a league of his own!
Response from the owner:Our attorney have deposed nearly all the trauma surgeons at every Level 1 Trauma Center in Saint Louis. These doctors save lives after a car accident. Whether controlling bleeding or reestablishing blood flow or bone structures, they are life savers.
Few lawyers in St. Louis can handle the biggest injury cases! This is one of them!
Response from the owner:Our law firm has made great efforts in terms of training to handle life changing injury cases. Whether in depth knowledge of the medical, loss of income and earning capacity, or lifetime medical care plans, our clients feel confident and know their case is in good hands. Thank you for the compliment.
Cannot say enough about this lawyer. Call if in an accident. This attorney handles the biggest car accidents in St Louis.
Response from the owner:Thanks Ash! Our biggest source of cases is our clients. Our second biggest referral source is defense lawyers telling their relatives to call us. Few lawyers can handle the largest cases. Our law firm welcomes and has trained for this. We don’t do mass production settlement like the lawyers on TV. Our clients can never go back to work. Their cases need massive focus and effort and often long fought litigation.
So glad I called attorney Hoffmann. This time I got it right! So glad I hired the Hoffmann Law Firm - professional, reliable and available.
Response from the owner:Thanks Taylor. Our lawyers answer the phone day, night, weekends and even during lunch. Being professional means training to beat the best defense lawyers. Client rely on us to get results and we do.
Great lawyer. Cares about his clients, knows his stuff and goes the extra mile. I recommend this lawyer for car wreck injury claim. Every other lawyer on TV would not even help with my property claim. This attorney did.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words. Every case starts with a great client. You are correct the car accident lawyers on TV are mass production settlement mills. When injury clients fire them, we get their files and the cases are not worked up at all. Appreciate your confidence in us!
During rush hour, most of us find it frustrating to sit at a stop sign or red light, especially when you are in a hurry to get to work or reach home. Some drivers will neglect safety and instead roll through stop signs or rush to beat a yellow light to save a few seconds of time. Such drivers not only put their lives at risk but also make intersections and roads dangerous for others. According to statistics, 21 percent of fatalities and over 50 percent of serious injuries occur at intersections.
Traffic Lights
Unfortunately, not everyone follows traffic signals. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation estimates, only 10 percent of intersections have traffic lights and only 33 percent of intersection fatalities occur at intersections that have traffic signals. Every year, 165,000 people get injured in red light accidents. Half of the victims are red light runners themselves. Here is what you can do to stay safe and keep others safe at traffic lights:
Yield to pedestrians: When you are turning left and the light is green, it does not mean it is safe to go. Look twice before proceeding – pedestrians have the right of way.
Do not try to beat yellow lights: As long as you are not fully confident that you are within a reasonable distance, do not pass through an intersection on a yellow light.
Watch out for red light runners: Even if you have the right of way, look before proceeding to make sure there is no one running a red light from the other direction.
Stop Signs
Intersections with stop signs are more dangerous compared to those with traffic lights, even though they may not have as many cars. More traffic-related deaths occur at stop signs than at traffic lights. Here are some safety tips:
Make eye contact with drivers: At four-way stops, some drivers are hesitant and others are overaggressive. There may be confusion about who arrived first. Making eye contact or any other form of non-verbal communication can clear up the confusion. This could help prevent stop sign accidents.
Avoid rolling stops: This will not only save you from citations but will also help you avoid the risk of not seeing an oncoming vehicle.
Uncontrolled Intersections
Uncontrolled intersections are the most dangerous intersections because there are no traffic signals and drivers must regulate themselves. These intersections are usually T-shaped, but some have four-way traffic stops as well. At these intersections, drivers turning right to have the right of way.
Slow down: When you approach an uncontrolled intersection, slow down.
Stop and look before you turn: It may not be easy to see oncoming traffic when turning into a T-shaped intersection. Look twice even if there are no other cars coming.
When in doubt, yield: If you are not sure about whether to go or stop, the best thing to do is yield.
Causes of Intersection Accidents
St. Louis intersection accidents can happen for a wide variety of reasons. However, some of the most common reasons include:
Too many intersection crashes occur because of a person’s failure to yield to the right-of-way. In Missouri, a person is permitted to turn right on red after coming to a complete stop, unless there is a sign stating otherwise. When the driver turns, they have to stay in the far most right-hand lane and are supposed to yield to all traffic, including pedestrians and bicyclists, that is moving through the intersection. This is just one of the laws that govern the activity through an intersection.
St. Louis Intersection Accident Lawyer
The Hoffman Law Firm, L.L.C., is dedicated to getting the maximum compensation for injury victims in Missouri and Illinois. After a serious injury or the loss of a loved one in a car or truck accident, you need to know that someone is on your side, protecting your rights and presenting an effective case to the insurance company. Without a strong advocate, you may not receive the financial compensation you need and deserve after a car, truck, motorcycle, bike or pedestrian accident.
At The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C., we focus our law practice exclusively on handling accident injury cases. With 25 years of experience, no case is too complex for attorney Christopher Hoffmann. Our goal is to secure maximum financial compensation for your physical and emotional recovery. Call us today at (314) 361-4242.
