If a crash has left you hurt and unsure of what comes next, you are not alone. The Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers at Christensen Law have spent more than 35 years standing up for injured people and grieving families throughout Michigan. We listen first, protect you from the insurance companies, and fight for the recovery your future depends on.
We are trial lawyers, not a high-volume settlement mill. Our record includes a $17.8 million motor vehicle accident verdict and a $9.5 million wrongful death recovery, results that reflect how hard we prepare every case. When you call us, you reach real attorneys who care about your story, not a call center.
If you were hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash, you do not have to face the insurance companies alone. Call Christensen Law 24/7 at (734) 519-7576 for a free consultation. We are here to listen.
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How Can Our Ann Arbor Personal Injury Lawyers Help You?
Our Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers handle the entire claim for you, so you can focus on healing while we deal with the insurance companies, the paperwork, and the at-fault party. That single step often makes the difference between a lowball offer and a full recovery.
We investigate how the crash happened, gather your medical records and evidence, and calculate the full value of your losses. Then we pursue every source of compensation available to you under Michigan law. If a fair settlement is not offered, we are prepared to take your case to court.
From the first phone call, you work directly with attorneys who keep you informed at every step. There are no empty promises and no confusing jargon, only honest answers you can use to make decisions. You pay nothing up front, and nothing at all unless we win your case.
Because we serve clients across Washtenaw County and throughout Michigan, we know the local roads, courts, and hospitals where your case will unfold. That familiarity helps us move quickly and represent you with confidence close to home.
The Christensen Law Difference
Injured Michiganders choose Christensen Law because we pair real compassion with a relentless, trial-ready approach that insurance companies take seriously. Our philosophy is simple, and it guides everything we do: Listen, Protect, Win.
We listen closely to your story, protect you from aggressive insurance tactics, and pursue record-setting results in and out of the courtroom. From the D to the UP, that approach sets us apart from firms that treat clients like case numbers.
- Decades of courtroom results, including multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for crash and wrongful death clients.
- A small, focused caseload, so your case gets the attention catastrophic injuries demand.
- Honored trial attorneys who are unafraid to go to court when an insurer refuses to be fair.
Behind every one of these results is a team that answers your questions, returns your calls, and stands with your family from the first consultation through the final resolution. Call us 24/7 at (734) 519-7576 to talk with an attorney for free.
What Types of Injury Cases Do We Handle in Ann Arbor?
Our Ann Arbor injury attorneys focus on serious, life-changing cases, from major motor vehicle crashes to wrongful death claims throughout Washtenaw County and across Michigan. These are the cases where your health and your future are truly on the line.
Whether your injury happened on US-23, I-94, or a busy street near downtown Ann Arbor, we are ready to help. The cases we handle include:
- Truck, car, and motorcycle accidents
- Catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, burns, and electrocution injuries
- Wrongful death claims for grieving families
- Pedestrian, bicycle, rideshare, bus, and drunk driving crashes
- Slip and fall and premises liability cases
If you are not sure whether you have a case, the simplest step is to call us for a free consultation. We will give you honest answers about your options and what to expect.
Understanding Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance System
Michigan’s No-Fault auto insurance system means that after most crashes, your own insurance pays your medical bills and lost wages first, regardless of who caused the accident.
Under Michigan’s No-Fault law, drivers carry Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, benefits. PIP pays for things like hospital care, ongoing treatment, and a share of the income you lose while you recover.
These benefits also include attendant care, which is the help an injured person may need with daily tasks at home, such as bathing, dressing, or managing medication. For families dealing with a brain or spinal cord injury, attendant care can be one of the most valuable benefits available.
Because of recent changes to the law and the different coverage levels drivers can choose, these claims grow complicated quickly. We help you understand your coordinated insurance policies, file your first-party claim correctly, and push back when an insurer tries to cut off benefits you are owed.
If your PIP claim is delayed or denied, you have the right to challenge that decision, and you do not have to do it alone. We know the arguments insurers use to avoid paying, and we know how to answer them. Acting promptly protects both your health and your benefits.
How Does Michigan’s Comparative Fault Rule Affect Your Claim?
Under Michigan’s comparative fault rule, you can still recover money even if you were partly to blame, as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. In plain terms, your compensation is reduced by your share of responsibility for the crash.
If you are found 20% at fault, for example, your recovery is reduced by that 20%. If you are more than half at fault, Michigan law bars you from collecting pain and suffering damages. When a crash causes a serious impairment of body function, you may also file a third-party lawsuit against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, on top of your PIP benefits.
This is one reason insurance companies work so hard to shift blame onto injured people. They know that every percentage point they pin on you lowers what they have to pay.
We protect you from that tactic by building a clear, evidence-based account of what really happened. From crash reconstruction to witness statements, we work to keep fault where it belongs.
Sorting out fault, No-Fault benefits, and a third-party claim at the same time is a lot to manage while you are healing. We carry that load for you, so the legal side never gets in the way of your recovery.
Standing Up to the Insurance Companies for You
Insurance adjusters often use friendly-sounding tactics to reduce or deny valid claims, and our Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers know how to stop them. The goal of an early call is rarely to help you.
Soon after a crash, an adjuster may ask you to give a recorded statement, sign broad medical releases, or accept a quick, low offer. Each of these steps can quietly weaken your claim before you understand its true value.
We step in early so you never have to face these tactics alone. We handle the calls, the paperwork, and the negotiations, and we hold insurers accountable for paying what your injuries are truly worth.
Our approach is firm but never reckless. We focus on accountability and on advocating for you, building leverage through careful preparation rather than empty threats.
Just as important, we keep you out of conversations that could hurt your claim. You focus on your treatment and your family while we speak with the adjusters on your behalf. That clear division of roles often strengthens the outcome.
Trial-Ready Advocacy for Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death
Our personal injury attorneys in Ann Arbor prepare every case as if it will go to trial, which is exactly why insurance companies take our demands seriously. Many firms settle fast to move on to the next file, and we do the opposite.
We investigate thoroughly, work with respected medical and accident professionals, and preserve key evidence early. In truck cases, that means securing black box data, driver logbooks, and maintenance records before they can disappear.
Our firm is led by founder David Christensen, a Michigan Hall of Fame attorney, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and an AV Preeminent rated lawyer through Martindale-Hubbell. Managing Partner Sarah Stempky-Kime, also an ABOTA member, has been recognized as a Leader in the Law.
This depth of courtroom experience matters most in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, where lifelong medical needs and lost income are at stake. We fight to account for every future cost your family will face.
Through all of it, we treat you like family, not a file number. We answer the phone, explain each decision in plain language, and stand with you from the first meeting to the last. That is what Listen, Protect, Win means in practice.
FAQs: Ann Arbor Personal Injury Lawyers
Below are answers to some of the questions we hear most often from injured people and families across the Ann Arbor area.
There is no cost to get started, and no fee at all unless we win your case. We work on a contingency fee, which means our payment comes as a percentage of the recovery we secure for you. Your first consultation is always free, so you can learn about your options with no risk.
Deadlines depend on the type of claim, and missing one can end your case, so it is wise to act early. Many auto negligence lawsuits in Michigan must be filed within three years, while No-Fault PIP benefits are subject to a strict one-year rule. Because the exact deadline for your situation can vary, the safest step is to speak with an attorney as soon as you can.
You can politely decline to give a recorded statement or sign anything until you have legal advice. Adjusters often call early, while you are still in pain and unsure of your rights, hoping for statements they can use to lower your payout. It is perfectly reasonable to tell them your attorney will be in touch and then call us.
Every case is different, and the timeline depends on the severity of your injuries, your course of treatment, and whether the insurer negotiates in good faith. We never rush you to settle before the full extent of your injuries is clear. Throughout the process, we keep you informed so you always know where your case stands.
Yes, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. These claims can seek compensation for medical and funeral costs, lost financial support, and the loss of your loved one’s companionship. We handle these cases with the compassion and care your family deserves during such a painful time.
The value of a case depends on many factors, including the severity of your injuries, your medical needs, your lost income, and how the crash affects your daily life. No honest attorney can promise a specific number at the start, but we can help you understand what goes into a full and fair claim. Our job is to account for every loss, today and in the years ahead, so nothing is left on the table.
No, you do not have to travel to begin your case. We can speak with you by phone, meet virtually, or come to your home or hospital room when your injuries make travel difficult. Our office on Miller Road is here when you need it, but your recovery always comes first.
Contact Our Ann Arbor Personal Injury Lawyers Today
You do not have to carry the weight of a serious injury on your own. Our Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers are ready to listen to your story, protect your rights, and pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.
Call Christensen Law 24/7 at (734) 519-7576 for a free, no-risk consultation, or visit us at 3049 Miller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. There is no fee unless we win your case.
Serving all of Michigan, from the D to the UP, we are here when you need us most.
