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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
Public Speaking Engagements
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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.
Attorney Profiles
List All Members | Attorney Profile:
Richard A. Faulstich
- Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr.
- 100 S. Brentwood
Suite 300
Clayton, MO 63105-1635 - 314-918-8008
Areas of Practice:
Litigation & Appeals
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Workers' Compensation Law
Litigation Percentage:
95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Birth Information:
St Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Education:
Saint Louis University School of Law, St Louis, Missouri, 1988
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
St Louis University, St Louis, Missouri, 1985
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Cum Laude
St Louis Community College, St Louis, Missouri, 1983
A.A., Associate in Arts
Honors: Cum Laude
Professional Honors & Activities:
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1988 - 1990
Member
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 1987 - 1990
Member
Bar Admissions:
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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?
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