Hemothorax is a condition characterized by the collection of blood in the chest or pleural cavity, a fluid filled space between the chest wall and the lungs. Under normal circumstances the pleural cavity is filled with some fluid. However, when … [Read more...]
Car Accidents Involving Underinflated Tires
A study from the NHTSA shows that underinflated and worn out tires can increase the risk of a car crash significantly. For various reasons, hundreds of accidents occur on Missouri roads each day. While many accidents are caused due to the … [Read more...]
Ulnar Nerve Impingement Injuries
The ulnar nerve runs from the shoulder to the ulna bone or the forearm, and down into the hand. This nerve transmits signals between the brain and the hands and vice versa. The signals are responsible for feeling, sensation, and movement in the … [Read more...]
Esophageal Injury After Car Accident
Although not too common, esophageal injuries may be caused by car accident trauma. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food, saliva and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. It runs behind the windpipe and heart, then in front of … [Read more...]
1,700,000 People in the U.S. Suffer a TBI Every Year
A serious consequence of a car accident is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are various types and levels of TBI and they are classified based on the symptoms and severity of the injury. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury An example of a mild TBI is a … [Read more...]
Car Accident Scar & Disfigurement
Car accident injuries, such as scarring and disfigurement, can affect a person's quality of life and the ability to earn a living. Talk to a Lawyer for Free 24/7 at (314) 361-4242! A car accident can cause catastrophic injuries such as head … [Read more...]
Get Your Medical Bills Paid With a St. Louis Car Crash Attorneys Help
Depending on the severity of a car crash injury, victims can be faced with expensive medical bills - and not sure how they will pay for these expenses. Injuries from a car accident can be serious. Examples of severe car accident injuries include … [Read more...]
Head Trauma from Car Accident
Open head injuries are often serious and may require ongoing treatment with a poor prognosis. Brain injuries are the most serious of car crash injuries. Almost all brain injuries are serious, but the prognosis depends largely on the extent and … [Read more...]
Missouri Texting and Driving Laws
There is no question that texting while driving puts yourself and others at risk of a car accident. There is an abundance of information published about the risk of doing so. As a result, many states have taken action and banned texting while … [Read more...]
St. Louis Construction Zone Accidents
The Hoffmann Law Firm represents victims of construction zone accidents in Missouri and Illinois. Although the speed limit in construction zones is usually significantly reduced and traffic is generally well-contained, accidents can, and do, arise. … [Read more...]