If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a distracted or negligent driver, contact a St. Louis accident attorney from The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. Call us today at (314) 361-4242 for a free consultation.
Despite awareness programs and strict traffic regulations, distracted driving is still causing serious car accidents. Drivers still believe that a few seconds spent checking a text message or answering a phone call will make no difference; however, even a few seconds of distraction can mean the difference between reaching a destination safe and getting seriously injured and landing in a …
Around 80% of auto accidents take place due to as little as three seconds of driver inattention. You must have noticed people using mobile phones, playing video games, taking food or even applying makeup inside the car. A recent study found that such seemingly harmless distractions increase the risk of car accidents to a great …
According to the Highway Loss Data Institute there is an increased risk of car accidents when the home team loses a game. The NFL season officially begins on September 10th this year. What many people are not aware of is the fact that there is an increased risk of car accidents when the home team loses a …
In 2011, 2,650 teens in the age group of 16-19 were killed in auto accidents. Another 292,000 reported to the emergency departments with injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents. In other words, seven teens in the age group of 16-19 got killed every day because of auto accident injuries. It is important to note that …
The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C., believes that it may be possible for a driver to stay in control of their vehicle by following a few simple precautions. A large number of car accidents are caused by drivers losing control of their vehicles. While in some cases the driver may lose control of the vehicle due …
Even though most drivers are aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving, many drivers still indulge in it, putting their own life and the life of others at risk. One of the main causes of car accidents in the United States is distracted drivers. Each day, about 9 people are killed and another 1,153 people are …