Mandated Speed limiter in Semi Trucks would promote safety on Nations Highways.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration believes that there are clear safety benefits to electronically govern the speed of semi trucks and commercial vehicles on the highway.Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Apparently, they have conducted studies through The  American Transportation Research Institute and another agency and found that there would be major benefits to safety if semi trucks were equipped with an active speed limiter. American Transportation Research Institute Speed obviously is a factor that impacts the death and serious injury rate in a commercial vehicle or semi truck accident. Grand Rapids Semi Crash Lawyer The American Transportation Association would like to see legislation to mandate these devises on as many trucks as possible. As an accident attorney, Gerald R Stahl has helped numerous people seriously injured in commercial vehicle and semi truck accidents. Grand Rapids Injury Lawyer The mandatory placement of a speed limiter in commercial vehicles is a good idea to promote public safety.

Top priority after injury in an auto accident is to seek immediate medical treatment.

A person injured in an auto or truck should always seek immediate medical treatment. Even if the injuries after an auto accident do not seem serious it is always better to get checked out. Grand Rapids Auto Crash Lawyer. The reason is that injuries are not readily apparent to a person after a startling or traumatic event like an auto accident. My experience is that many people injured in an auto accident tell me they actually feel worse days after the accident. Also, if you do not seek medical immediate attention, some insurance companies argue that your injuries must not be that serious or your injuries are not caused by the accident. The bottom line is that in Michigan under the Michigan No Fault Act  the insurance companies are required to pay your medical bills so make sure you are checked out if you are injured. Gerald R Stahl has been helping victims of car and truck accidents in Western Michigan since 1982.  Personal Injury Lawyer Grand Rapids

Why do I need an experienced criminal lawyer even for a misdemeanor case?

An experienced criminal lawyer will know the prosecutors, judges and court staff in the counties where he practices. This helps the lawyer give sound and practical advice as it relates to the specific charge in your case. For Instance, in the case of a Michigan DUI, a prosecutor may have a policy on whether or not he will offer a plea bargain to a lessor offense. Criminal Defense Kent County. A judge may have a history of giving jail on certain types of crimes, but he might offer alternatives if the defendant engages in counseling. When the experienced criminal attorney advises the client, the client is armed with knowledge of what to expect and how to achieve their goals. Gerald R Stahl has represented clients charged with DUI in Grand Rapids, Ottawa County, Allegan County, and Barry County for 30 years. Grand Rapids DUI.

Are DUI Sobriety checkpoints legal in Michigan?

In Michigan, and other states, the courts have struggled with the question of whether DUI Roadblocks, or sobriety checkpoints, are constitutional. The problem is obvious that the police are intruding upon your freedom by conducting a search and seizure without any probable cause. Grand Rapids Criminal Defense. The US Supreme Court has held that these checkpoints are constitutional under the theory that the police conduct is a minimal intrusion that is outweighed by the greater interest in keeping the public highways safe. Fortunately, the Michigan Supreme Court believes that sobriety checkpoints are a violation of The Michigan State Constitution. Several other states are agreeing with Michigan and protecting their citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. Gerald R Stahl has been protecting the rights of people charged with Drunk Driving and Operating While Intoxicated in Grand Rapids, Michigan for over 30 years. Grand Rapids Drunk Driving Defense

Allegan County false report of a stolen vehicle a bad idea for accused drunk driver.

A report appeared in the paper that a women suspected of drunk driving crashed her vehicle and abandoned it then falsely reported to the police it was stolen. It seems like every 2 or 3 years a drunk driving client will come into the office with a similar story and always a great deal of remorse. The problem is that at first blush it sounds like a good way to avoid a drunk driving. The problem is there is a snowballs chance in hell that your car was stolen and everybody knows it. That being said, in Michigan, it is a felony to falsely report a felony. Grand Rapids Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Furthermore, if you falsely report a felony you get charged with the crime you report. Thus, in this instance you can be charged with auto theft. In Michigan, my experience the officers immediately know the story is false and advise the suspect of the law. Consequently, the story is normally retracted. Attorney Gerald R Stahl is a Michigan criminal defense lawyer practicing in Kent, Allegan, Barry and other surrounding counties. Allegan Michigan Criminal Lawyer

Semi truck blind spots can cause major accidents.

Trucking accidents in Michigan and other states are responsible for thousands of serious injuries every year. Grand Rapids Truck Accident Attorney There are many blind spots on a commercial big rig semi truck. Blind spots do allow the truck driver to see who is behind them. Therefore, a driver should never tailgate when behind a semi truck. Additionally a semi truck driver should never tailgate since they it takes longer to stop an eighteen wheel rig then a passenger vehicle. Also, when passing a semi truck a passenger vehicle should accelerate past the big rig and avoid staying in the truck's blind spot. Attorney Gerald R Stahl has helped people in injured in truck accidents in Michigan and other states for over 30 years. Allegan, Kent, and Ottawa Trucking Accidents.

Semi Truck maintenance critical to safety on the highway.

Consider for instance, the fact that semi tractor trailers have lost their wheels while driving down the highway.
If a truck losses a wheel, you can imagine the kind of devastating accident that may occur to an unsuspecting driver.Michigan Auto and Truck Accident Lawyer Truck drivers in Michigan and other states are required to routinely their wheels and tires. Additionally, the maintenance company and the truck company itself are required are to inspect their wheels. In Michigan, if you are injured in a truck accident caused by improper maintenance, you need to hire an expert immediately to determine the cause of the accident. In a wheel loss case, the cause may be that  all the lug nuts were not properly secure. A truck accident on Michigan highways may also occur if weak or substandard parts are used to make repairs. The bottom line is that every truck driver has a duty to inspect, repair, and maintain their semi truck under both Michigan Law and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. US Department of Transportation Attorney Gerald R. Stahl has represented victims of trucking accidents in Michigan for over 30 years. Grand Rapids Michigan Truck Accident Lawyer