Category: Car Accidents

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…

Getting hurt while riding in someone else’s car can make you feel uniquely helpless. You didn’t cause it, so do you have passenger rights after a car accident in Alabama? You do, and you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. Steps to Take After Being…

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…

Did you sustain a neck, spine, or back injury in a car accident that was caused by another motorist? Are you wondering, “How much is a neck and back injury settlement on average?” If so, the attorneys at Stokes Stemle, LLC have the knowledge and resources to help you pursue…

The use of in-car technology has exploded in recent years, with mixed outcomes for motorist safety. Some tech advances make travel safer. But other features ― like infotainment systems ― could be dangerous distractions on the road. And distractions can easily cause deadly traffic accidents and injuries. Statistics from the…

The end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is upon us. On November 7, we’ll let our clocks “fall back” an hour, giving us the blessed extra hour of rest we all crave. But beware ― data shows that an increase in car accidents accompanies both the fall and spring time…

Many of us remember the thrills of learning to drive as a teenager, but teen drivers are more likely to be involved in car accidents than drivers in other age groups. That’s why road safety advocates created National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from Oct. 17 to 23. The…

The third week of September is Child Passenger Safety Week.  Its purpose is critical: to spread awareness of the importance of children’s safety and provide a necessary reminder about some of the most vulnerable people on the road. At Stokes Stemle, LLC, we work every day to help both children…