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How Can You Prove Your Collision With a Drunk Driver?

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  An automobile accident always has the potential to be a frightening experience, and matters can be further complicated when a victim believes that the other negligent driver who was responsible for a collision was intoxicated. When you suspect a drunk driver was at fault for your crash in St. Louis or a surrounding area of Missouri, do not wait to seek the help of an experienced  St. Louis accident attorney . A  Missouri State Highway Patrol Research and Development Division  report stated that alcohol use contributed to over 90,000 crashes in Missouri during a 10-year period, with fatal crashes constituting about 3,000 of those crashes and an average of 239 people dying each year. The  Missouri Department of Health 2020 Status Report on Missouri’s Substance Use and Mental Health  reports that while traffic crashes involving alcohol have been decreasing, every year in the 21st century has seen at least 120 fatal crashes, 1,800 injury crashes, and 2,800 property damage crashes.   PROV

Can You Recover Compensation after a Slip and Fall Accident in St. Louis?

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Many of us have slipped and fallen down at some point in our lives, only to get up and brush ourselves off, heading on our way with only a bruised ego. However, many slip and fall victims are not nearly this fortunate, as their falls may result in serious and lasting injuries. One moment they were grocery shopping and the next, they were in the emergency room and facing piles of medical bills, ongoing treatment, missed work, and more. If your slip and fall accident caused you serious injuries and losses, it is only natural to wonder whether the law entitles you to compensation for your many losses. The best step is to discuss your specific situation with an experienced St. Louis slip and fall lawyer who can evaluate your individual rights. Liability for Slip and Falls Some slip and fall accidents happen because someone simply loses their balance or trips over their own two feet. In these situations, there may not be the possibility to recover compensation, as no one else was to blame f

What Are Your Rights After an Arrest?

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  THE BASICS OF A LEGAL ARREST An arrest occurs when you are being held under police custody without the freedom to move or leave. Specifically, the police take charge and control over your movements. An arrest typically continues to the point of being jailed or detained. That said, sometimes an arrest can occur in the absence of incarceration or physical restraints. For example, if the police do not allow you to leave their presence and hold or restrain you for a prolonged period, this may constitute an arrest even if you have not been formally handcuffed or told that you are under arrest.   An arrest may occur under the following circumstances: An officer does not have a warrant but has other justifications at the time of the arrest, including (1) probable cause such as observing an illegal offense occurring in their presence at the time of the arrest or (2) exigent circumstances such as a public health emergency -or-  An officer makes a formal arrest with an arrest warrant. Under th