How Do You Calculate Loss of Use for a Car Accident

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“Loss of use” is the trouble and inconvenience of not having a vehicle after it has been in an accident. Whenever the insurance company of the party at fault does not provide a rental vehicle for the time the damaged car is being repaired after a car accident, an individual may be able to claim “loss of use” … Read more

Updated: November 12, 2024

Proper Adjustment of Your Car’s Side Mirrors

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Despite your best efforts, accidents can still happen. Contact The Hoffmann Law Firm today if you or someone you know has been injured in an accident. It’s not something most of us think about daily, but properly adjusting your car’s view mirrors is crucial to safe driving. Proper mirror adjustment can help you avoid blind … Read more

Updated: November 12, 2024

Teens are 3 Times More Likely to be Killed in a Car Crash

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According to the CDC, teens between the ages of 16 and 19 are at higher risk of getting into a car accident compared to other age groups. Unfortunately, car accidents cut short many young, promising lives. Teenagers often fall prey to car accidents and suffer serious injuries, while others are more unfortunate and lose their … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2024

Why Many St. Louis Car Accidents Occur Near a Person’s Home

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You’ve probably heard this somewhere that accidents often happen closer to home. And while this may seem strange, it is true. Let’s consider why many car accidents occur near home and how you can prevent these accidents. Reasons Accidents Occur Near Home Driver Overconfidence The number one reason most accidents occur near home is that … Read more

Updated: December 20, 2021

5 Reasons Drag Racing Often Results in Car Accidents in St. Louis

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Drag racing may seem like a fun, exciting activity to some. However, there are many dangers and reasons you should avoid engaging in it. For some people, drag racing may seem like a fun and exciting activity. Although seemingly fun, drag racing can turn very ugly in a flash. Approximately 49 people per 1,000 illegal … Read more

Updated: August 17, 2024

The Top 4 Reasons Car Accidents Are on the Rise in Missouri

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What may come as a surprise is that while accidents are on the rise, the reasons for car accident generally remain the same. Statistics from the Missouri State Highway Patrol show that in 2016, 940 individuals were killed in car accidents. By the second quarter of 2017, there were already 323 cases, and ever since, … Read more

Updated: November 24, 2020