If you or a loved one have suffered an airbag injury in a car accident due to another’s negligence or recklessness, contact The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C.
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.
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People say this is the best car accident lawyer in St.Louis. Yep! Seeing this attorney in action is incredible.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
Airbags are not soft, fluffy pillows that cushion an individual’s face in a crash. The technology in airbags is meant to save lives, not necessarily prevent injuries. When they deploy, they do so with tremendous force, often resulting in injuries.
If you or a loved one have suffered an airbag injury in a car accident due to another’s negligence or recklessness, contact The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. We have 25 years of experience exclusively helping car accident victims. We fight to win you the compensation you deserve. The consultation is free, and you don’t pay unless we get you money!
How Airbags Work
Airbags are made of strong but light fabric packed into various locations throughout a vehicle and are designed to deploy very quickly in the event of an accident. The one on the driver’s side is loaded into the steering wheel, and the one on the passenger side is stored behind the dashboard.
Airbags are connected to a series of crash sensors placed throughout the vehicle and can sense when the car has been in an accident. These sensors then send signals to the airbags and cause them to deploy in the event of a crash.
Airbags assist in protecting the passengers from hitting the side of the car or rigid objects such as trees, poles, the ground, or other vehicles. Even though they can cause injury, they save lives and often make the injuries less severe than they could have been otherwise.
What Are the Different Types of Airbags?
There are several different types of airbags, including frontal airbags (which deploy from the steering wheel or dashboard), side airbags (which deploy from the sides of the seats), and curtain airbags (which deploy from the ceiling). Some newer cars also have knee airbags and even seatbelt airbags.
What Triggers an Airbag?
Airbags are usually triggered by a collision sensor, set to activate at a certain level of impact. However, some newer cars have more advanced sensors that can also detect rollovers, rear-end collisions, and even side-impact collisions.
Are There Any Dangers Associated With Airbags?
While airbags save lives, they can also cause injuries if they deploy unexpectedly or with too much force. It’s important to read your car’s owner’s manual carefully to understand how your car’s airbag system works.
How Airbags Can Cause Injury
An airbag deploys at speeds of roughly 100 mph. When an individual is hit by something at that speed, it results in a severe impact on the body. If the person is sitting too close to the airbag or is not wearing their seat belt, severe injury can occur. In addition, there are chemicals used to deploy the airbags that have been known to cause injuries.
Airbag deployment can cause a variety of injuries. The following are some ways in which airbags can cause injuries:
The high speed at which the airbags deploy can cause lacerations, impact burns, and abrasions
Driver and passengers can sustain chemical burns if the airbag gets ripped and the chemicals are released
Airbag deployment can cause fractures in the skull, rib, nose, elbow, fingers, and eye socket
Can cause neck and back injuries from whiplash and blunt trauma
5 Airbag Safety Rules You Need to Know
Don’t Sit Too Close to the Steering Wheel or Dashboard
Many people are guilty of this habit. It seems harmless enough, but it can be very dangerous if you’re in an accident. The airbag is designed to inflate quickly and with a lot of force, so if you’re too close to it when it goes off, you could be seriously injured by the impact.
That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re sitting at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel and at least 2 inches away from the dashboard.
Don’t Put Objects on the Dashboard
Whether it’s a coffee cup, sunglasses, or a phone, it’s too easy to place something on the dash and forget about it. However, this can be a dangerous mistake if you’re involved in a collision. Airbags deploy with a tremendous amount of force, and any objects in their path can become airborne projectiles., which could cause serious injuries. It doesn’t matter how soft or harmless it might seem; even a pair of sunglasses can cause serious injuries if propelled by an airbag at high speed.
Don’t Lean Against the Door
Side airbags are designed to protect passengers in a rollover or side-impact collision. However, these airbags can also pose a risk of injury if they deploy when a passenger is leaning against the door. For this reason, it’s important to avoid leaning against the door of a vehicle with side airbags. Instead, passengers should sit upright in the center of the seat, keeping their hands and arms inside the vehicle.
Don’t Put Your Feet on the Dashboard
If your legs are in the way of an airbag deploying, they can be severely broken or even amputated.
Always Wear Your Seatbelt
Wearing a seatbelt will help keep you in place during a collision, minimizing the risk of being thrown into an airbag.
St. Louis Car Accident Lawyers
If an airbag injured you in a car accident caused by another person’s negligence, you should immediately contact an experienced auto accident attorney in St. Louis. Call The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. 24/7 at (314) 361-4242 for a free case evaluation.
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