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.
Cervical spine injuries are among the most serious injuries sustained in car accidents. Talk to a Lawyer for Free 24/7 at (314) 361-4242. The neck consists of seven cervical vertebrae, and a fracture in any of these vertebrae is known as a cervical spinal fracture. It is often caused by a severe impact or a violent and …
Drivers in the age group of 15-24 years make up 14 percent of the population, but they account for almost 30 percent of medical bills related to automobile accident injuries. Approximately 253,000,000 cars and trucks are on American roads every day. The average age of these vehicles is 11 years. Many teen drivers are just a few years …
Driving too slow can be just as dangerous as speeding. Speeding is one of the most common causes of car accidents and drivers are reminded that driving within posted speed limits is safer and prevents many accidents. However, driving too slow has its own dangers. In Missouri, it is illegal to drive slower than the posted minimum …
Crush syndrome affects the body’s internal organs. Initially, the person may seem unharmed. Car accidents can cause a wide variety of severe injuries, some of which are life-threatening. From traumatic brain injuries to spinal cord injuries, amputations and paralysis, there are various ways in which car accidents can leave victims disabled. One such injury that can have a …
There are more than 250,000 people who are injured by someone driving under the influence a year. About 10,000 victims are killed in accidents involving a drunk driver. People who are victims of a drunk driving accident can suffer bone fractures, damage to the spine, brain injuries, and other conditions that could be fatal. For many people, two drinks is …
Car accidents are the number one cause of death among children – using an appropriate child safety seat can save your child’s life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), child passenger safety is a serious issue that can be addressed by using proper car seats and boosters seats. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents …