After your car accident, The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C., works hard to help you recover the maximum compensation for lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, disability and reduced quality of life.
In 2013, nearly 963,000 drivers in the age group of 16-19 years were involved in car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death among teenagers. Teens have the highest crash rate among all age groups in the U.S. In 2013, nearly 963,000 drivers …
Drugs that may cause impairment are either purchased illegally or given in prescription form. There are several types of drugs that can cause drowsiness and impair judgement. When someone uses these drugs before or while driving, it can lead to serious car accidents. Injury Claims and Drugged Driving Each year, personal injury claims result from drivers operating a vehicle …
After a car accident, it is not uncommon to feel some degree of back and neck pain. In most cases, the pain subsides on its own in a few days. If it persists or becomes worse, it may be a sign of serious injury. The jarring movements of the body, impact of the crash, or compression …
The impact of a car accident can be strong enough to cause a bone to crack, resulting in a bone fracture. There are various types of bone fractures, depending on the severity, cause of the fracture, and the location of the injury. Some types of fractures, such as hairline fractures, may occur even with a minor impact. These …
The percentage of fatal accidents per mile driven increases after age 75. Elderly drivers have a limited range of motion, weak muscles, and fragile bones. They also take more medication than the younger generations. Their frailty can make them more likely to die in a car accident, and not their tendency to get into crashes. …
When a driver of a motor vehicle causes an accident and blames it on a medical emergency, this is known as a “sudden medical emergency defense”. The insurance company may refuse to pay damages because they claim that the driver was not responsible for the accident. For example, the driver could not stop in time, rear-ended your car, or ran …