Car accidents can have many tragic outcomes and among the worst are disfiguring facial injuries.
Car accident victims who suffer disfiguring facial injuries or scars may require extensive medical treatment including multiple reconstructive surgeries. The physical and mental pain that a victim endures is hard to imagine. Even after the completion of treatment, the victim may never look the same as before the crash.
I would describe this lawyer as highly educated, sharp, and top of his game. Explains the car accident process and treatment options well. The lawyer said if they don’t pay you, we will have the jury take it from the insurance company. Great lawyer. Dynamic person.
Interviewed all the TV car accident lawyers and decided to call this law firm that had great reviews. So happy I did. What a difference!
Response from the owner: TV car accident lawyers are just mass production. This is not a good fit for litigated cases. Paralegals instead of lawyers. Monthly quotas for settlements. Car accident victims end up in a cattle call with the lawyers on TV.
Love my car accident lawyer. This law firm is a step above.
Response from the owner: Our lawyers train and track the best approaches on cases. Whether litigation in cases or the practicalities of certain treatment, the growth of our lawyers over time is paramount. Always staying ahead of and setting practice trends. Thank you.
Serious family member have a car accident injury? Look no further. This litigator is for real. Always two steps ahead of the other lawyer.
Response from the owner: This is a sad reality for car accident lawyers. The #1 passenger in an auto accident is a relative. Helping a family make it through this and putting the family back together is one of the most rewarding things I do as an automobile accident attorney.
This lawyer handles really big accident cases in St Louis. He is a lawyer, accountant and has his masters in tax so he gets the injury cases for individuals that can never go back to work or individuals own a business and cannot run it due to injury. He specializes in valuations of massive loss. Thank goodness a firm like this exists.
Response from the owner: Thank you. When accident are severe and you lose the ability to work or to continue a business, having an accounting and tax background is key. Valuing large losses are second nature for us.
Asked a trauma surgeon who operates on car accident victims who are the best injury lawyers that have taken his deposition. He said “by far” it was Mr Hoffmann. Interviewed several attorneys and this was a correct assessment. In a league of his own!
Response from the owner: Our attorney have deposed nearly all the trauma surgeons at every Level 1 Trauma Center in Saint Louis. These doctors save lives after a car accident. Whether controlling bleeding or reestablishing blood flow or bone structures, they are life savers.
My aunt was in a major automobile accident. Our family interviewed several lawyers. This one stood out about them all. It was a great choice!
Response from the owner: Clients who call consistently say that no other lawyers explained the process like we do. Educated clients do not make mistakes regarding their claim and more importantly their treatment options after a car accident. Thanks. This takes effort and we do this whether we take the case or not. Victims deserve a helping hand.
Few lawyers in St. Louis can handle the biggest injury cases! This is one of them!
Response from the owner: Our law firm has made great efforts in terms of training to handle life changing injury cases. Whether in depth knowledge of the medical, loss of income and earning capacity, or lifetime medical care plans, our clients feel confident and know their case is in good hands. Thank you for the compliment.
Cannot say enough about this lawyer. Call if in an accident. This attorney handles the biggest car accidents in St Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks Ash! Our biggest source of cases is our clients. Our second biggest referral source is defense lawyers telling their relatives to call us. Few lawyers can handle the largest cases. Our law firm welcomes and has trained for this. We don’t do mass production settlement like the lawyers on TV. Our clients can never go back to work. Their cases need massive focus and effort and often long fought litigation.
So glad I called attorney Hoffmann. This time I got it right! So glad I hired the Hoffmann Law Firm - professional, reliable and available.
Response from the owner: Thanks Taylor. Our lawyers answer the phone day, night, weekends and even during lunch. Being professional means training to beat the best defense lawyers. Client rely on us to get results and we do.
Great lawyer. Cares about his clients, knows his stuff and goes the extra mile. I recommend this lawyer for car wreck injury claim. Every other lawyer on TV would not even help with my property claim. This attorney did.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words. Every case starts with a great client. You are correct the car accident lawyers on TV are mass production settlement mills. When injury clients fire them, we get their files and the cases are not worked up at all. Appreciate your confidence in us!
Major car accident injury in St Louis area for a family member. Four different lawyers we know said the same thing - call Chris Hoffmann. On another level.
Response from the owner: This is such a great compliment. Most of our cases come from prior client or lawyers that also do car accidents cases but the particular case is too large or too difficult. Being a lawyer and an accountant, we specialize in cases with total lost of income, earning capacity and/or often the inability to continue a family business. Evaluations such as these are second nature for our lawyers. Thanks.
Best in St Louis for auto accident cases. Nobody else is even close.
Response from the owner: So kind of you to leave this review. Whether our lawyers are going after big insurance or their lawyers, skill and experience are essential and win the day for our auto accident clients. Thanks!
This attorney is very smart, very experienced, returns phone calls and knows the answers when asked. One call and I knew this was a great law firm for auto accidents.
Response from the owner: Our law firm appreciates this. This is a comment we get from so many people who call…”none of the lawyers we called told me all the things that you did.” Whether we take a car accident case or not, helping people is a good thing.
5 Star Lawyer for sure! Best you will find in Saint Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks for the 5 Star Rating. Reviews like this are great. Injury victims quickly figure out the TV advertisers are not good. We work hard at being the best we can be and it reflects in our representation of car accident victims.
Watch this lawyer in action. Was way better than all the others. Get this lawyer for an automobile accident for sure.
Response from the owner: Thanks for the recommendation. Besides doing cases, our attorneys train for this. Hard work, case knowledge and technique is key to success in car accident litigation.
Very pleased with The Hoffmann Law Firm. Lawyers are attentive, friendly and go the distance to force the settlement you want. The TV lawyers recommend low offers. This law firm gets the maximum.
Response from the owner: We get calls from car accident victims that had to fire the TV lawyers that they hired. They give the same two reasons: 1) they never spoke to a lawyer at the Big TV law firms, only a paralegal, and 2) the paralegal recommended they accept a low offer. At our law firm, you only talk to the lawyer and if an offer is low we tell you to sue. Thanks!
Several lawyers said to call this lawyer because he is the best. You will appreciate this law firm. Helped with the injury and property claims. Attentive and knowledgeable. Great reputation in St Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks Lexi. Our #1 source of cases is other lawyers referring us cases that are too big for them to handle.
Would use this accident law firm. Best in Saint Louis. Highly rated and it shows. After one phone call, you just know this attorney is better. 5 Stars!!
Response from the owner: Thanks for recommending our lawyers in St Louis. There is a major difference in lawyers as you well know.
Car accident lawyers on tv are not good . Get this attorney ! He is a pro !!
Response from the owner: Thanks Nathan. TV lawyers market for car accidents, use paralegals instead of lawyers and give their employees settlement quotas hence forcing cheap settlements. At our law firm, you get a lawyer who keeps pushing forward for more.
Quality lawyer. Best law firm for a car accident. Advice was way better than other lawyers I called in St. Louis. Helped with property and injury.
Response from the owner: Thanks. The TV lawyer advertisers are just car accident settlement mills. As soon as people call a real attorney, they always tell us how much better and more helpful we were. Appreciate this.
This lawyer is big time. Smooth. The other lawyers on the other side were not nearly as good as this attorney. I recommend friends in St Louis to him for accident injuries and they all say the same thing…”that lawyer is great.”
Response from the owner: Very nice of you to say. Our lawyers work hard on auto accident cases.
Family used this car accident attorney after a crash. Located in St Louis. This lawyer answers the phone and will walk you through the process. Knows his stuff!
Response from the owner: Taking calls, going over the car accident injury and property process is important. Clients that call always say we are the only lawyers that explained everything. Much appreciated.
Tried the lawyers on TV. They were not good. Hired this car accident lawyer instead because he had great reviews. The reviews are correct. This attorney is as good as they get. He does big injury cases that need to be litigated.
Response from the owner: Car accident lawyers on TV do not litigate cases. It is mass production. They have quotas. Local attorneys are best on auto accidents.
Used this attorney for an auto accident. Highly recommend this lawyer in St. Louis. Communicates well.
Response from the owner: Communicating with clients is essential. Taking the client though the car accident claims process is important otherwise major mistakes can occur. It is an effort that we make. Thanks!
Fantastic law firm, I would recommend! Received free consultation related to an auto accident when my parked car was damaged by a baseball. Very supportive advice, these guys are good!
I was in a car accident in St.Louis and hired Chris as my lawyer. He was amazing!!! He helped me every step of the way and was able to get me a great settlement!!!Highly, highly, highly recommend him!
Response from the owner: Each step is important in a car accident. Thanks for recommending us for car accidents injury claims.
According to a study published in the Journal of Cranio-Facial Surgery, facial injuries are a common result of accidents. The study found that over a period of 10 years, 9,543 patients reported at the University were admitted to the University Hospital for treatment of facial injuries. 1,116 patients had sustained the injuries in traffic accidents and more than 500 injuries were work-related.
Facial fractures – The human face is made up of a series of bones. A car accident that causes trauma to the face can cause breakage of any of these bones. In many cases, the fractures do not heal properly, leaving the victim disfigured.
Soft tissue injuries – The face contains soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. Soft tissue injuries are among the most common injuries treated by plastic surgeons. In spite of the best treatments available, soft tissue injuries may cause permanent deformities and impaired facial function.
Lacerations – Car accidents can cause deep cuts to the face, which may require stitches and other types of treatments. This often leaves a victim with ugly scars.
Burns – If the vehicle catches fire in a crash, it can cause burn injuries to the occupants. A victim may require skin grafting and other treatment. The victims of facial burn injuries are often left with skin discoloration and scarring.
Eye injuries – Flying objects and debris can cause damage to the eyes. Serious eye injuries may not only leave the victim scarred, but may also cause blindness.
Facial deformities – Any type of damage to the facial bones can cause permanent deformities including sunken cheekbones. This can change a person’s appearance significantly.
Causes of Deforming Facial Injuries
Facial injuries can be caused by flying objects, broken glass, being thrown through the windshield, ejection from the vehicle, contact with the steering wheel, window, airbag or the dash. In pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents, pedestrians are vulnerable to all types of severe injuries including facial injuries when struck by a vehicle.
First Aid for Facial Injuries
Correct diagnosis of numbness in the face is essential for proper treatment and good prognosis. It is essential that any injured individual experiencing facial numbness seek immediate medical attention and also take the following steps:
First, the head should be kept elevated to avoid any blood accumulation in the damaged area.
Try to minimize the pain and swelling by applying a cool pack to the injured area.
Avoid pressure on any part of the face.
If the nose is injured, avoid pressing the nose while sneezing. Sneeze through the mouth and do not blow the nose.
Avoid lying down and putting pressure on the face.
Documenting and treating car accident related facial injuries
In a car accident injury case, it is a good idea to take photographs of all visible injuries, and this is particularly true for facial cuts, scars, and bruises. The victim should take photographs of the injuries as soon as possible after the crash. The photographs can help document the nature of collision and injury to the face.
In some cases, it is better to use a good camera to take photographs of the injuries rather than a smartphone camera. Your attorney may refer you to a professional photographer to properly document the scar. These photographs prove very useful when negotiating with the insurance company, or proving the extent of the extent of injuries or damage in a St. Louis court of law.
If the scar is significant enough, taking photographs may not be enough. You may need a professional opinion as to whether the scare is permanent in nature and whether or not further treatment can help relieve the effects of facial scarring.
Treatment for Facial Numbness
CT scans and MRI’s of the face, head, neck, and spine can point out to causes of facial numbness. Proper medication along with therapies can help in reducing the numbness effectively. In cases of permanent damage or paralysis, long term therapies can help in reducing the effects but with slow progress. Patients who suffer from trigeminal nerve damage should follow medication and therapy correctly.
Seeking fair compensation for car accident related facial injuries
Facial injuries often leave a permanent scar, and the victim has to deal with the psychological and emotional effects for the rest of their life.
As with any other personal injury case, Missouri law allows accident victims to recover compensation for pain and suffering, future medical expenses, and take into account the permanency of the injury. While pain and suffering in cases involving fractures and back injuries are often easily ascertainable, the same cannot be said about facial injuries.
Some cases involve extensive surgeries and re-surgeries, and serious cases may even involve diminished use of eyes or mouth because of scarring. Other cases require only minimal treatment. Many facial injury victims, who are left with a permanent scar live through a lifetime of self-consciousness about the scar. The overall costs of facial injuries, particularly those involving permanent scarring are quite high.
St. Louis Auto Accident Attorney
If you have sustained a disfiguring facial injury in a car crash caused by a negligent driver, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses and compensation for the disfigurement and pain and suffering. Speak to an Accident Attorney at The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. at (314) 361-4242 for a free consultation.
