Car accidents can take a toll on every aspect of a victim’s life. Fortunately, Michigan law allows injured people to pursue compensation for more than just bodily harm when they are hurt in crashes. A full and fair award includes money that accounts for the long-term effects of a collision…
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, recovering a full and fair settlement from the insurance company is incredibly important. However, an insurance adjuster may not be eager to pay you what you’re truly owed. One way that adjusters may attempt to reduce your payout is by disputing the…
Michigan is no stranger to snow in winter. We rely on snowplows to help clear the roads and keep us safe. But what happens if you’re hurt in an accident with a plow truck? It’s important to know your legal rights. Causes of Snow Plow Accidents in Michigan Winter weather…
Trucking companies are finding that new monitoring devices, coupled with enhanced coaching, are improving the safety records of their truck drivers. Researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and other firms have been helping trucking companies make sense of the data and use the findings to improve driver safety. Companies…
The folks at Christensen Law, a Southfield-based personal injury law firm specializing in helping victims of automobile and truck accidents, not only got into the spirit of helping during the COVID-19 crisis, but they sparked competitive involvement from another firm that resulted in frontline workers at local hospitals having food…
Tom Economy, Attorney November marked a special milestone for the firm — attorney Tom Economy’s 4-year anniversary with Christensen Law. Since passing the bar in December 1999, Tom has amassed an impressive record over his 21-year career. Early on, he was one of the youngest attorneys ever to try cases…
From Stacey Schoenfeld, Paralegal When most people think of Thanksgiving, they think about everything that they are thankful for during the past year; however, this year is going to look and feel different to many people. 2020 hasn’t been the year that most of us hoped it would turn out…
It’s easy to first think of the bodily injuries that result from a car accident. However, crash victims may also suffer from emotional trauma after a collision. Emotional distress can cause debilitating conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, among others. Getting compensation for emotional trauma after…
Michigan is a no-fault state for auto insurance. That means you’ll need to carry some level of personal injury protection (PIP) coverage on your auto insurance policy. In the case of a car accident, you’ll first file a claim through your own insurer. PIP coverage will cover at least a…
Dizziness after a car accident should not be taken lightly. It’s wise to seek medical attention immediately after the crash and get continuing care if the dizziness lasts beyond the doctor’s expectations. Dizziness can be a symptom of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), neck injury, or other trauma. These are…
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