Year: 2022

When you hear about the victims of a car accident, most of the talk is geared towards the driver. It seems there is little information for injured passengers about the steps they should take after an accident and how they can pursue the compensation they deserve. At Stokes Stemle, LLC,…

In some cases, a vehicle becomes so damaged in a crash that the cost of repairing it exceeds the vehicle’s actual cash value. When this occurs, car insurance companies say the car is a “total loss” or declare the vehicle “totaled.” Here’s what you need to know if the auto…

The NHTSA estimates roughly 28 people are killed every day in the United States due to drunk driving. Due to the staggering numbers, federal transportation agencies are developing rules requiring auto manufacturers to include drunk driving detection systems designed to detect whether a driver is intoxicated. Advocates for mandatory anti-drunk…

One of the most severe results of a car accident is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Even “minor” TBIs can have serious effects on your memory, personality, ability to move, and other critical bodily functions. Damage to your brain from a TBI may require treatment to resolve. TBIs can…

All motorists have a duty to exercise care and caution when driving, and this is particularly important when changing lanes. If a driver fails to notice other vehicles or gauge their speed adequately, they could easily cause a devastating crash.  If you have been injured because another driver failed to…

You’re riding in the car with an acquaintance, friend, or loved one when all of a sudden, you’re involved in a car accident. You had absolutely no control over this traumatic event, and now you’re fighting to recover from the severe injuries you sustained in the accident. You’re not only…

There are two main types of car insurance systems in the United States: no-fault systems and fault-based systems. There are key differences between them, so it’s important to understand which system your state follows and what options you may have to seek compensation after a car accident. Keep reading to…