St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer, James M. Hoffmann, discusses important topics about personal injury.
Many people who have beenย in a car accident will tell you that car insurance companies are difficult, at best. In a typical accident, you will have to deal with the other driverโs insurance company and his passengerโs carrier. Should that convoluted situation ever arise, here are some things you need to understand about insurance, how … Read more
A goodย personal injury lawyerย can help you secure not only your claim but also make the insurance company accountable for the wrongful denial. If you or anyone you know has been wrongfully denied by his or her insurance company, do not hesitate to get help. If you have ever been in a car accident and you … Read more
The Statute of Limitations is a peculiar defense in civil and criminal cases, including personal injury law. As a general rule, it means that after a specific period of time, the law bars a plaintiff (the injured party) from filing a case against the defendant. The periods discussed below are based on the recent repeals … Read more
Vicarious liability is a form of liability which arises from the common law principle of respondeat superior. Anybody who has tried to personally resolve an insurance claim for an auto accident against a commercial vehicle (usually a cargo truck or a delivery van) will tell you that vicarious liability is a big blanket that these … Read more