Serving Kirkwood & West St. Louis County

Kirkwood Car Accident Lawyer

Hurt in a crash in Kirkwood? Talk directly with Attorney Christopher Hoffmann — free, 24/7.

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25 years focused on car accidents

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What to expect

Help after a car accident in Kirkwood

Car accidents happen for many reasons, and the consequences vary widely. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a crash, Kirkwood car accident lawyer Christopher Hoffmann can help protect your rights and pursue the compensation you need. With 25 years of experience, he focuses his practice exclusively on injury claims arising out of car accidents in and around the Kirkwood, MO area — from the Manchester Road and Lindbergh Boulevard corridors to the I-44 interchange and the busy streets around downtown Kirkwood and the train station.

Car accident injuries

A car accident can leave you with serious injuries — and with medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning potential, and the prospect of long-term treatment. The type and severity of the injury shape what compensation you may need. Common car accident injuries include:

While compensation from a wrongful death claim can never replace what you’ve lost, it can provide a measure of justice and help ease a family’s financial worries during an incredibly difficult time.

Why having an advocate matters

After a serious injury or the loss of a loved one in an automobile accident, it helps to know 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, bicycle, or pedestrian accident. We handle the insurance claim so you can focus on recovering, and the consultation is always free.

Why The Hoffmann Law Firm

25 years on St. Louis car accident cases, working with you directly

At The Hoffmann Law Firm, you work directly with Attorney Christopher Hoffmann — not a case manager. For over 25 years, this firm has focused on car accident injury cases in the St. Louis area, including Kirkwood and the surrounding west St. Louis County communities. We’re a locally owned firm, we understand how the insurance companies operate here, and we’re committed to pursuing fair compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Call us 24/7 for a free case evaluation.

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ellen P.

2 months ago

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.

Charles B.

12 months ago

Best lawyer for car accidents and injury claims. Love this lawyer!

Zach B.

1 year ago

Much better than Morgan & Morgan. It is not the firm. It is the lawyer.

Ashley S.

1 year ago

"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!

james W.

1 year ago

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!

Dean R.

1 year ago

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!

Domaneshia A S.

1 year ago

Hire them!!!

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.

Benjamin K.

1 year ago

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.

dylan F.

1 year ago

Definitely recommend Mr. Hoffmann if you get into a car accident, this lawyer is top shelf.

lori W.

1 year ago

They are the best law firm I have encountered in my lifetime. Great for any accident!

Rachel M.

1 year ago

Great experience with this law firm. Excellent help with the car accident process. Definitely use them again.

Kyle D.

1 year ago

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.

Leigha M.

1 year ago

If you have ever watched any lawyers, you will agree this is one of the best automobile accident litigators in Saint Louis County.

Ashley S.

2 years ago

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.

George K.

2 years ago

Very good car accident lawyer. Gets the job done.

Jessica J.

2 years ago

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.

Jacob P.

2 years ago

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.

Ashley S.

2 years ago

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.

RIcky P.

2 years ago

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.

Kasandra H.

2 years ago

You are a great lawyer! Thank you.

Response from the owner:That is a great compliment. Thanks.

Brandon W.

2 years ago

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.

Morgan B.

2 years ago

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.

Ashley A.

2 years ago

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.

Taylor T.

2 years ago

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.

Malashia M.

2 years ago

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!

Pringles Master 2.

2 years ago

Major car accident injury in St Louis area for a family member. Four different lawyers we know said the same thing - call Chris Hoffmann. On another level.

Response from the owner:This is such a great compliment. Most of our cases come from prior client or lawyers that also do car accidents cases but the particular case is too large or too difficult. Being a lawyer and an accountant, we specialize in cases with total lost of income, earning capacity and/or often the inability to continue a family business. Evaluations such as these are second nature for our lawyers. Thanks.

Daniel C.

2 years ago

This attorney is very smart, very experienced, returns phone calls and knows the answers when asked. One call and I knew this was a great law firm for auto accidents.

Response from the owner:Our law firm appreciates this. This is a comment we get from so many people who call…”none of the lawyers we called told me all the things that you did.” Whether we take a car accident case or not, helping people is a good thing.

JILL F.

2 years ago

5 Star Lawyer for sure! Best you will find in Saint Louis.

Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5 Star Rating. Reviews like this are great. Injury victims quickly figure out the TV advertisers are not good. We work hard at being the best we can be and it reflects in our representation of car accident victims.

Angela

2 years ago

Watch this lawyer in action. Was way better than all the others. Get this lawyer for an automobile accident for sure.

Response from the owner:Thanks for the recommendation. Besides doing cases, our attorneys train for this. Hard work, case knowledge and technique is key to success in car accident litigation.

Michelle S.

2 years ago

Very pleased with The Hoffmann Law Firm. Lawyers are attentive, friendly and go the distance to force the settlement you want. The TV lawyers recommend low offers. This law firm gets the maximum.

Response from the owner:We get calls from car accident victims that had to fire the TV lawyers that they hired. They give the same two reasons: 1) they never spoke to a lawyer at the Big TV law firms, only a paralegal, and 2) the paralegal recommended they accept a low offer. At our law firm, you only talk to the lawyer and if an offer is low we tell you to sue. Thanks!

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2 years ago

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a Kirkwood car accident lawyer?

The initial consultation is free, and we work on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Missouri?

In Missouri, you generally have five years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. It’s best to reach out as soon as possible, though — evidence can disappear and witness memories fade over time.

What should I do after a car accident in Kirkwood?

Make sure everyone is safe and call 911 if anyone is injured. Document the scene with photos, exchange information with the other driver, and get medical attention even if you feel fine — some injuries take time to appear. Then speak with a car accident lawyer before giving a statement to the insurance company.

Do I need a lawyer if the insurance company already made an offer?

It’s worth talking to a lawyer before accepting any offer. Early offers are often lower than what a claim may be worth, and once you accept and sign a release, you typically can’t seek more later — even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than they first seemed.

What if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Missouri follows a pure comparative fault rule, so you may still recover compensation even if you were partly at fault — your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. It’s worth discussing the specifics of your crash with a lawyer.

Every case is different; results depend on the facts.

Related St. Louis car accident topics: Catastrophic injuries · Wrongful death · Neck & back injuries · Car accident settlements.

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