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Wrongful Death
- Georgia Family Awarded nearly $10 million after unsupervised toddler falls in pool and dies
- Grief Support and Counseling
- Grief and Loss
- Wrongful Death-"People Can't We All Just Get Along?"
- Need Help With Wrongful Death Proceeds Division of Funds-Please Participate!
Trucking Accidents
- Alvin Wolff Announces Membershhip In The Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers Of America
- Federal Department of Transportation Bans Texting While Driving by Truckers
Animal bites and Attacks
Medical Malpractice
- Goon Squads Atttempt To Chill Expert Testimony In Malpractice Cases
- Hospital Staff Not Likely to Report Errors
- Medical Malpractice Caps Will Hurt Patients
- Maryland family sues after son's legs are amputated due to undiagnosed strep
- Missouri Supreme Court hears noneconomic damages cap argument
Bicycle Injuries
- Pedestrian Cases
- Notice Requirements For Falls On Municipal Property
- Rules of The Road - Bicycling
- Bike Tips Spring 2011
- Biking In A Foreign Country
Motorcycle Injuries
- Motorcycle Tip
- Helmets don't do any good unless you fasten them.
- Tips on What To Do After A Motorcycle Crash
- Innocuous Falls Can Conceal A Real Danger
Vehicle Accidents
- Potholes and Wrecks
- What To Do and Not Do If You've Been Involved in A Motorcycle or Motor Vehicle Wreck
- The Distracted Driving Act Of 2009
- Looks Like Sensors For Speed Cameras Are On The Way
Birth Trauma
- Georgia Supreme Court to decide if disabled plaintiff can be excluded from courtroom
- Detroit family awarded $130 million in medical malpractice suit
- Woman awarded $1.4 million for delivery of decapitated baby
Car Wrecks And Cell Phone Use
- Feds urge ban on cellphone use in cars after Missouri crash
- California teen sentenced in death of toddler
- Bad Weather Driving and Car Wrecks
- Distracted Drving Ban Fails (Again) In The Missouri Legislature
- Cell Phones Texting Fatal Distractions
Child Injury Cases
Workers Compensation
- Facebook Can Hurt Your Work Injury Case
- Worker's Compensation Rates Have Been Falling Since 2005
- Pending Bill Lets Injured Worker Select Own Doctor In Missouri
- Third Party Claims
Premises Liability
- Woman in Colorado awarded $10 million in Wal Mart slip and fall
- Thorough Discovery Reveals Smoking Guns
Ski Accidents
- Pedestrian Hit By Driver Under The Influence
- Good Article Out of Vail For What To Do In A Ski Colliision
- Helmets Save Lives
- Woman Suffocates In Tree Well at bottom of bowls in Steamboat
- Skier Missing. Search continues.
Falls and Car Wrecks Caused by Snow and Ice Accumulation and Inattention
- Safe Practices for the Holidays
- If You Have A Serviceman Come To Your House, Make Sure It's Safe
- Boom-Icy Roads Mean Car Wrecks
- With Tonights Snowstorm Property Owners and Drivers Have More Duties
Our firm volunteers and supports numerous charities.
- Alvin Wolff's Fall Spinning Schedule
- Report on 2011 Multiple Sclerosis Bike Ride
- Pedal The Cause
- Alvin's Spinning Schedule Through March
- Multiple Sclerosis Night of 1000 Stars
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News
- New Way To Learn...Posted on 1/30/2012
- Alvin Wolff renamed to Best Lawyers In America 2012...Posted on 1/21/2012
- Alvin Wolff Has Lawyers Exercise Their Bodies and Then Their Brains...Posted on 1/17/2012
- Elliptical Machine Recall...Posted on 12/7/2011
- Medical Malpractice Payments Down In Missouri...Posted on 11/10/2011
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Wrongful Death
- Malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States
- Medicare Not Entitled To Wrongful Death Proceeds.
Medical Malpractice
- Who Must Report on a malpractice payment to the National Practitioner Data Bank
- Your doctor may not talk to the opposition without your express permission. Case attached to this description.
- Here is an article that is a must read if you or a loved one is going into the hospital. Pay attention, the live you save may be your own.
- Compartment Syndrome Cases.
- When New Residents Come In- Complications Accelerate In Medical Care
Bicycle Injuries
- How To Handle the Police When You're Pulled Over
- Tips on what to do after an accident.
- Bicycle Accident Book gets rave reviews and if full of good advice.
- Local Personal Injury Lawyer Alvin Wolff on KSDK talking about the St. Louis Senior Olympics and bicycling.
- Safety Concerns for Children Bicyclists
Motorcycle Injuries
Vehicle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- As a rider I have too often been involved in a near miss because another driver didn't see me
- Trucking companies have lots of resources behind them. You need someone to keep the playing field even.
- Inattention is a Leading Cause of Missouri Car Accidents
Car Wrecks And Cell Phone Use
- Driver Texting OK For Yourself But Not For Others (You Think?)
- Missouri Does Not Want To Restrict Cell Phone Use
- Here's more proof that driving and dialing don't mix.
- This paper explains what's going on while driving and distracted by cell phone and texting.
- Cell Phones And Driving Don't Mix Editorial by Alvin Wolff
Child Injury Cases
- New MRI Method Can Help Diagnose Etilogy Of Closed Head Injuries
- Compartment syndrome is associated with functional or total loss of a limb. It is readily diagnosible and treatable if attended to in a timely manner.
- Major Drug Liability Case settles on 10-29-2010
Workers Compensation
Ski Accidents
General
- Don't Get Tricked On Halloween
- Check out the video below and see what kinds of problems can occur if the lawyer is not ready for a deposition.
- Alvin Wolff featured in St. Louis University Law School Magazine
- Social Media Do's And Don'ts
- MRSA is something you don't want to get. Here are some tips on how to avoid it.
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Alvin Wolff Jr.
- Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr.
- 100 S. Brentwood
Suite 300
Clayton, MO 63105-1635 - 314-584-4109
Trial Lawyer Plaintiff's Only
Medical Malpractice- Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Products Liability Law
Workers' Compensation Law
Representative Cases:
Stafford v. Neurological Medicine, Inc., 811 F.2d 470 (C.A.8 (Mo.) 1987)
Shelton v. St. Anthony's Medical Center, 781 S.W.2d 48 (Mo. 1989)
Walls v. City of Overland, 865 S.W.2d 839 (Mo. App. 1993)
Brown v. Lanrich, 950 S.W. 2d 235 (Mo. App. 1997)
others provided upon request
Birth Information:
USA
Education:
Saint Louis University School of Law, St Louis, Missouri, 1979
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Washington University, St Louis, Missouri, 1976
A.B., Bachelor of Arts
Professional Honors & Activities:
Best Lawyers In America 2008, 2009, 2010
Super Lawyers 2008, 2009, 2010
Civil Trial Advocate, National College of Advocacy 1996
Certified, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys 1998
Albert Einstein Award American Technion Society
Richard Weiss Leadership Award JCC 2009
Past Governor Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Adjunct Professor of Law St. Louis University Law School
Vice President JCC St. Louis 2006-Present
President ATS-1997-1999
The Global Directory of Who's Who - 2009
Presentations & Speeches:
Case Selection St. Louis Metropolitan Bar Association , August 2010
Your Rights Following A Bicycle Accident-St. Louis Biking Association-Collinsville, IL January 30, 2010
ABOTA-Trial Presentation -Masters In Trial- St. Louis, MO May 2009
Outside the Box with the Internet In Medical Malpractice Cases-Missouri Bar July 2008
Combatting Defenses of Malingering in Head Injury Cases-AAJ Steamboat Springs, CO March 2008
Jury Bias-Western Trial Lawyers-Steamboat Springs, CO March 2007
Negligent Credentialing Issues In Medical Malpractice-AANLC- Ahaheim, CA March 2005
Representing the Jehovah's Witness Client-AAJ Palm Springs, CA February 2005
Jury Bias Issues-Missouri Bar-St. Louis, MO June and July 2004
Obtaining, Preparing and Deposing Expert Witnesses MATA St. Louis, MO April 2003
Missouri Bar-Medicare Lien Reduction and Subrogation-Kansas City MO May 2002
Picking the Right Jury in the OB Malpractice Case-UMKC-Kansas City, MO December 1997
There are numerous other publications that are available upon request.
Publications:
Lead Article St. Louis Metropolitan Bar Journal Summer 2010-Case Selection
Why I'm A Trial Lawyer- MATA Advocate July 2008
A Trial Lawyer's Perspective of the Manufactured Hysteria In The Medical Malpractice Arena-St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine November 2002
Trial Techniques-Death on A Common Carrier: Getting the Recovery Your Client Deserves-The Trial Lawyer, Vol 23
No.3, May-June 2000
Current Resources for the Birth Trauma Litigation Lawyer-ATAL-BTLG Newsletter June 1999
The Prosection Defense of a Malpractice Case: Trial Pointers-NBI March 1999
Settling the Malpractice Case-Missouri Lawyers Weekly-June 1998
Overcoming Jury Bias In the Age of Jury Bias-The Missouri Trial Attorney May 1997
Trial of an Intraosseous Infusion Case-Trial Diplomacy Journal March/April 1996
Maximizing Damages in Personal Injury Cases-MATA Advocate April 1996
Bad Faith Litigation In Missouri-NBI- 1995
Premises Liability-The Missouri Trial Attorney-October 1995
Trial of a Wrongful Conception Case-Trial Advocacy Journal-November 1994
Medical Software Makes Plaintiff's Attorney More Efficient- St. Louis Computing February 1993
Cross-Examination of Independent Medical Witnesses- St. Louis Lawyer September 1991
Art of Advoccy Opening Statement- Chapter 51-"Inaccurate Diagnosis on Insurance Form Resulting In Suicide
Matthew Bender, July 1990
The Plaintiff's Attorney's Role During Defendant's Pending Criminal Charges-The Missouri Trial Lawyer July 1990
Produce Aisles Can Produce A Lawsuit-The Shelby Report August 1989
Don't Invite A Lawsuit-Job Safety Consultants September 1989
Ten Ways to Inexpensively Improve the Value of Your Case At Trial-The Missouri Trial Lawyer May 1988'
Master-Cross Examination of Experts-Trial March 1998
Bar Admissions:
Court Admissions:
Colorado
Community Activities:
Current Charities Supported:
The Kidney Foundation
COCA
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
St. Louis Jewish Federation
JCC
Cystic Fibrosis
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Evans Scholars
The Humane Society
ATS
Lift for Life
Matthew Dickey Boys Club
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Medical Malpractice
- Cancer Screening Editorial in St. Louis Post Dispatch by Alvin Wolff
- Do you have a medical malpractice case?
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Wrongful Death
- What is the main difference in damages between Missouri and Illinois with Wrongful Death Cases?
- What is the main difference in damages between Missouri and Illinois with Wrongful Death Cases?
- How is the money divided in a wrongful death case?
Trucking Accidents
- What is CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome)?
- Why is it necessary to consult a St. Louis accident lawyer soon after a truck wreck?
Animal bites and Attacks
Medical Malpractice
- Will I save time if I get my medical records and bring them to the lawyer?
- What Is Compartment Syndrome?
- What is a bedsore case?
Bicycle Injuries
- Are the liability waivers that I'm asked to sign for a sporting event enforceable?
- What should I have at my disposal on a bike ride in case of an accident?
- How does the duty of care of a bicycle rider compare with a motor vehicle operator?
Vehicle Accidents
What should I bring to my lawyer's office for the first visit?
- Why are some car crash cases worth more than others for the same injuries.
- What do I do if I'm contacted by an insurance company or an investigator?
Birth Trauma
Child Injury Cases
Workers Compensation
- Do I have to make sure a form 1 gets filed when I'm hurt at work?
- I had a work injury and my lawyer told me that I could not proceed against a co employee. Has the law changed?
I was injured in a car accident and a co employee was driving. I was told by my lawyer that I cannot bring a claim against the driver and that my only recorse is workers compensation. Is this correct?
Premises Liability
- I fell and was hurt on a city street. Do I have a time period besides the statute of limitations to give notice?
- What do I have to prove in a premises liability case?
- What dutiy does a railroad have while preforming work at a crossing.
Ski Accidents
- Do you handle Colorado ski accidents in Missouri?
- I was hurt skiing by another skier but I did not get any identification information at the time of the collision. What can I do?