If you let someone else drive your car, you may be liable if they are involved in an auto accident. What is worse than being in a car accident and being at fault - not being in your car and being responsible for damage done by another driver. If you … [Read more...]
Flail Chest Injury Resulting from Car Accident
Car accidents can cause several life-threatening injuries and flail chest is one of them. A flail chest is a severe injury that occurs when a section of the rib cage gets detached from the rest of the chest wall. When this happens, the ability … [Read more...]
Night Shift Workers at Higher Risk of Auto Accident
Night shift workers are at a higher risk of being involved in a car accident due to fatigue. If you have been involved in an accident due to another's negligence, contact The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. Drivers who are fatigued face many risks … [Read more...]
Chain Reaction Car Accident Who’s at Fault?
Determining fault in a chain-reaction car accident can be difficult, especially one involving a number of vehicles and drivers. When you are in an accident with one other vehicle, it is often easy to figure out who is at fault and negligent. In … [Read more...]
Emotional Trauma After Car Accident
In addition to physical injuries, St. Louis automobile accidents can leave a victim suffering from emotional and mental distress. Not all car accidents are serious or deadly. Some accidents cause only minor injuries. However, irrespective of the … [Read more...]
Neck Fusion Surgery After an Auto Accident
Some types of neck injuries from an auto accident may require neck fusion surgery which may involve a long rehabilitation period. An auto accident can cause several types of serious injuries, which may require surgery to heal completely. When … [Read more...]
Road Departure Car Accidents in St. Louis
One of the most dangerous types of car accidents that can occur on St. Louis roads are the ones in which the vehicle leaves the road entirely. Road departure car accidents occur when a vehicle swerves out of control and crosses the median line … [Read more...]
Dangerous Driving Habits to Avoid
These dangerous driving habits may result in a serious automobile accident. Making a left-hand turn requires skill and caution as you have to cross the lanes of traffic coming from the opposite direction. Drivers are required to wait for a green … [Read more...]
Preventing Car Accidents Caused by Distracted Driving
Car accidents caused by distracted drivers using cell phones has received a lot of attention. There are, however, other ways in which a driver can be distracted, leading to a car accident. Multitasking while behind the wheel has been identified … [Read more...]
Reaching a Fair Settlement Amount
It is important to take all factors into consideration when determining a fair settlement amount. DO NOT settle too quickly. Consult with an attorney. Once the dust settles after a car accident and your wounds begin to heal, the bills start to … [Read more...]