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Semi Tractor Crashes Cause Devastation to Injured Victims in Western Michigan

I have represented victims of trucking accident for over thirty years. The consequences of these accidents are devastating to the victims and their families.

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Recovery of money damages for victims of Semi Truck Crashes in Michigan.

What happens when a driver is injured in an accident caused by the driver of a semi tractor trailer?

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Defenses, Field Sobriety Tests, Super Drunk Driving, and other Issues after an OWI/DUI Arrest in Michigan

The temptation to drink and drive can be great. Social events, such as sports events, retirement parties, weddings, golf outing usually offer alcohol and are commonplace in our culture.

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Winning Injury Cases Under The Michigan No Fault Law

Michigan’s no fault law does allow recovery for pain and suffering for injured victims of auto accidents. However, the laws and rules for recovery are complicated and insurance companies fight many of these claims.

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Camp Lejeune Justice Act Confronts an American Tragedy

The Law Office of Gerald R. Stahl is committed to seeking Justice for the victims of the Camp Lejeune disaster. It is hard to fathom those American service men, civilians, and their families were unknowingly exposed to toxic drinking water for over 3 decades.

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Is Fighting a DUI Charge in Michigan Worth It?

Defendants in Michigan DUI cases often ask the question “Is my case worth fighting”? The answer is always, “yes”. DUI cases are extremely complicated and involve not only the courts but also the Secretary of State in every charge. It is almost unheard of that a defendant in a DUI case would attempt to go to court without an attorney.

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Important Steps After a Car Accident with Injuries in Michigan

If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Michigan it can be devastating to your future. It is critical that you protect your financial future, your family and your health. In this article we explore some important steps that an injured victim should consider after the initial accident in light of the Michigan No Fault Insurance law.

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Consequences of Texting and Driving in Michigan

The bottom line is that texting while driving is illegal in Michigan. State law defines texting as reading, typing, or sending a text message while driving.

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An accident victim’s road to money recovery for pain and suffering after being hit by an uncollectable and uninsured motorist in Michigan.

It is hard to believe how many people are driving motor vehicles in Michigan that do not have insurance. This is despite the fact that it is illegal in Michigan to knowingly operate a motor vehicle without insurance. These uninsured drivers have multitudes of excuses for neglecting to have coverage. They simply could not afford their policy and let it lapse.

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Super Drunk Driving Law – Gerald R Stahl is Grand Rapids DUI and OWI Attorney

Effective October 31, 2010, the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code was amended adding a new definition of drunk driving applicable to drivers with bodily alcohol content (BAC) of .17 or more grams of alcohol in their body. Drivers convicted under this new definition will be subject to enhanced punitive and license sanctions and will also be required to undergo one year of alcohol treatment. The enhanced punitive and license sanctions will apply only to first time high BAC offenders. Second and subsequent offense license and punitive sanctions will remain unchanged regardless of the driver’s BAC. The reason for this is that the current overall punishment for repeat offenders is still greater than that established for super drunks.

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