Who Is at Fault in a Motorcycle Accident? How Fault Is Decided

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer St. Louis

Fault is rarely as simple as the police report, and insurers often try to shift blame onto the rider. If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash in St. Louis or anywhere in Missouri, the question of fault decides almost everything about your claim: whether the other driver’s insurer pays, how much of your losses …

Read more

What to Expect During a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Car Accident

fatal-car-accident

Our firm is locally owned and delicately handles Missouri wrongful death cases arising from auto and truck accidents. On top of the grief, families are often left with medical bills, funeral costs, and the sudden loss of income and support. A wrongful death lawsuit exists to address those losses, but for most families, it is …

Read more

Head-On Collisions in St. Louis: What Injured Drivers Should Know

personal-injury-claim-after-a-car-crash-in-st-louis

Talk directly with Attorney Christopher Hoffmann about your car accident — free, 24/7. If you were hurt in a head-on collision in the St. Louis area, you are likely dealing with a lot at once: pain, medical appointments, missed work, and calls from insurance adjusters. You may also be unsure whether you even have a …

Read more

Do You Have to Give a Recorded Statement After a Car Accident?

Recorded Statement Car Accident

If you were hurt in a car crash, it’s essential to understand what that request really involves before you answer. In the days after a car accident, your phone starts ringing. One of the early calls is often from an insurance adjuster, and somewhere in that “friendly” conversation comes the request: “Do you mind if …

Read more

What Is a Release of Claims After a St. Louis Car Accident?

What is a Release of Claims

Do not sign a “Release of Claims” for property damage before having The Hoffmann Law Firm review it. If you were hurt in a crash in the St. Louis area, there may come a point where the at-fault driver’s insurance company offers you money to settle. Before they send a check, they will almost always …

Read more

Rear-Ended in St. Louis? Protecting Your Injury Claim After a Crash

Rear End Car Crash St. Louis

Attorney Christopher Hoffmann has focused exclusively on car accident law in St. Louis for 25 years. Rear-end crashes account for more than one-third of all reported Missouri traffic accidents—approximately 37% of crashes statewide. If you’ve just been in a rear-end collision, here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. Whether you’re still dealing with …

Read more