Get to Know Christensen Law – Sarah Stempky-Kime 2021 is a personal milestone for Sarah Stempky-Kime. Marking 12 years of legal service, Sarah has worked with founder Dave Christensen since her early days as law a clerk. On Joining CL “I had been working with Dave for five years, and…
When you’ve been seriously injured in an accident in Michigan and expect to win a sizable settlement, you may be concerned about having part of your award claimed by taxes. Take heart. In Michigan, most victims are not required to pay taxes on their personal injury settlement. There are exceptions, however….
Drivers who are injured in a car accident have many options for claiming compensation. Under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws, drivers can file a claim with their own insurance company for no-fault PIP benefits like medical bills and lost wages. For passengers, the process for claiming compensation is not always…
We are thrilled to celebrate the 4-year anniversary of Legal Assistant Lakecha (“Kecha”) Hayes joining the CLAW team! An extremely hard-working and fun-loving single mom of 2 active boys, Kecha tackles her work-life balance with a special brand of humor that we all love and appreciate. We can always count…
MICHIGAN’S OPEN AND OBVIOUS RULE IS OFTEN USED AS A MEANS TO AVOID LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY On appeal, Christensen Law reverses an earlier trial judge’s ruling in favor of the landowner in a hazardous “open and obvious” case, securing justice and rightful compensation for our client. Download the full case study…
Christensen Law prevailed in the case of a young man denied compensation by his insurance company despite meeting all criteria of coverage. The insurance company attempted to block coverage, arguing the definition of household. Download the full case study here. Mr. Barnes, 22, had been seriously injured by a hit…
Dealing with injuries you sustained in an automobile accident or other personal injury incident is hard enough. Unfortunately, the situation is made even more difficult when your insurance company asks you to undergo an Independent Medical Exam (IME). The name of this examination is misleading. It is far from independent since it is…
Motorcycle laws are in place to prevent accidents and promote safety. If you’re going to ride in Michigan, you need to know the laws — and follow them — to protect yourself if an accident occurs. Before hitting the road, learn about some of Michigan’s key motorcycle laws and how…
Injuries caused by another party’s recklessness are painful and often costly to treat. In Michigan, accident victims can demand compensation for their losses through a personal injury claim. But how much money will you get in a settlement? That’s a difficult question to answer. Here’s the bottom line: There’s no…
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