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Herbert Smulls of St. Louis has an appointment to die on 12:01am Wednesday for murdering another St. Louis man back in 1991. Smulls’ attorneys, however, aren’t giving up without a fight. They contend that the drug Missouri uses for their executions is “concerning.”
Car accidents happen every day, but certain types of weather make them more likely to occur. Operating a vehicle in snow, high winds, or on icy roads can be problematic, but rain is responsible for the most weather-related accidents.
There are several reasons why rainy conditions and wet roads are so dangerous to drive in:
Posting about all aspects of our lives on social media may come as second nature, but it can have wide-reaching effects and potentially ruin your car accident claim. Without even knowing it, what you post may give an insurance company the support they need to dispute essential elements of your case.
Some car accidents are caused by a mechanical failure rather than another driver’s negligence. If mechanical failure is suspected as the cause of an accident, many parties may be at fault.
There are several parties who may be at fault for a car accident involving mechanical failure:
The Car Manufacturer
If a car is inherently dangerous due to its design or a defective part, which leads to an accident, its manufacturer may be liable for damages.
In every criminal and civil case in Missouri, both the burden of proof and evidentiary standards are applied to the legal proceedings. These rules stipulate which party is responsible for proving fault and to what extent they must justify their claim.
On October 13th, 2024, Goldblatt + Singer, St. Louis’ premier personal injury law firm, proudly took part in the annual Walk Like MADD event, hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). As the Advocate Sponsor for this impactful event, we were thrilled to stand alongside community members, survivors, and supporters in a powerful show of unity and resolve.