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Five people lost their lives today in St. Louis car accidents.
In downtown St. Louis, two people were killed when their vehicle struck an interstate overpass on Highway 44.
Two pedestrians walking on a sidewalk at the intersection of Kienlen and Evanston avenues in Wellston were fatally struck when a car veered onto the sidewalk to avoid a collision with another car.
In a heavily-trafficked urban area like St. Louis, it is no surprise that motor vehicle accidents are common. Drivers that frequent the downtown area can stay up-to-date on the latest accidents to avoid congested roads and highways. Reading about recent traffic accidents also helps drivers avoid similar mistakes.
Goldblatt + Singer personal injury attorneys regularly take over cases started by other lawyers. In recent years, many attorneys who do not specialize in handling auto accident cases try to learn as they go. Unfortunately, the injured party often ends up suffering again.
When driving in the state of Missouri, there are bound to be times when you need to slow down or stop to let another vehicle or pedestrian pass. That is why the state has right of way laws in place, even in the absence of signs or signals.
Goldblatt + Singer is proud to sponsor MADD’s annual Walk Like MADD & 5K Race in St. Louis. MADD was founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver. This amazing organization combats drunk driving by ensuring that our community fully appreciates the dangers of drunk driving and by deterring people from getting behind the wheel while drunk.
Many states require all drivers to carry minimum auto insurance policy limits that include compensation for lost wages in the event that a collision-related injury puts you out of work for a substantial period of time. Being involved in an auto accident means that you may be suffering not only physically and psychologically, but financially as well.