Comparative Negligence is a concern in a third party lawsuit. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident in Michigan– enough that it substantially impairs your way of life – your auto accident attorney may recommend filing a Third Party Lawsuit against the at-fault driver. In many cases who…
Year: 2020
When to File Your First Party Lawsuit After a serious auto accident, you will probably be eager to see the no-fault benefits paid. In fact, the law puts a limit on how long you can wait to file. But there is also a risk in filing your First Party Lawsuit too early. It…
When you first sit down with an auto accident attorney, you may feel overwhelmed by the whole lawsuit process. The Christensen Law attorneys never want you to feel lost. Here’s a step-by-step guide of what to expect in the First Party Lawsuit Process. Investigating Auto Accident Claims Your auto accident…
If you have been in a serious car accident, things can happen fast. In the first few hours you will deal with police, emergency medical technicians, doctors, and maybe insurance agents. But how soon should you call an auto accident lawyer? A lawyer who focuses on auto law and personal injury…
Why You Must Buckle Up in the Back Seat In the state of Michigan, children must be properly buckled into a rear car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4-feet 9-inches tall. A back seat safety belt must be worn. There is no grey area…
Some auto accident clients want to resolve their cases as soon as possible. Others want their day in court before a jury trial. But sometimes, your no-fault lawsuit won’t be resolved through the courts at all. Sometimes, your case may go to auto accident arbitration instead of trial. Arbitration as an Alternative…
After a serious car crash, you may not think you have the money to pay the attorney fees for a highly experienced auto accident attorney. But Michigan law and contingency fee agreements are designed to make high-quality legal representation available to everyone. When you are facing piles of hospital bills,…
You may know that after an auto accident you have to file a claim with your auto insurance provider. But do you know when to file the claim, what to include, or to do if the claim is denied? That’s why you need an attorney who specializes in the auto insurance claim…
Most Michigan residents know they are legally required to carry car insurance on all of their motor vehicles. But what are you required to have? And what additional insurance is a good idea? Michigan No-Fault Insurance Every Michigan driver must carry no-fault insurance on their vehicles. No-fault actually includes three…
How to Handling Things at the Scene of a Car Accident No one is ever prepared for a car accident and few are prepared to handle a Car Accident Scene. Whether you see the collision coming or you’re caught completely off-guard, the aftermath of an auto accident usually feels like complete…
