Author: Sarah Stempky-Kime

You do not need a motorcycle license in Michigan, but you do need a motorcycle endorsement. Drivers as young as 16 can get an endorsement with the proper permitting and testing, although requirements will vary based on a few factors. You can face jail time and financial penalties for riding…

Distracted Driving Scholarship Winner Graphic 2022 - Aaron Chan

7th Annual Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship Contest As Michigan car accident attorneys, we’ve seen the devastating effects of distracted driving firsthand. Christensen Law’s annual Distracted Driving Scholarship Contest was established as part of our commitment to increasing awareness about the tragic consequences of distracted driving among young people while also helping…

Christensen Law Speakers Bureau

TEACHING & TRAINING Our Christensen Law Speakers Bureau will feature various presentations, speaking engagements, webinars, and teaching events that our experienced Michigan trial attorneys participate in throughout the year. Some topics are geared toward continuing education for the legal profession, while others are for a wider audience or even the…

  The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Michigan The Michigan House just made great strides towards saving lives by passing three bills to strengthen the state’s distracted driving law and increase penalties for violations. Current Michigan distracted driving law only bans texting while driving. Nothing prohibits a driver from solving…

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When Does an Ordinary Vehicle Qualify as a Commercial Truck?

When we picture a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), most of us probably think of semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, or box trucks. But a truck’s design, size, and weight aren’t the only criteria used to classify them as commercial vehicles. If you’re seriously injured in a Michigan truck accident, these classifications could be…

CHRISTENSEN LAW Honors and Awards

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT WORK We’re pleased to share the recent accolades and honors awarded to our talented team of trial attorneys. Our lawyers work extremely hard, dedicated to the long hours and arduous effort of defending our clients’ rights to be heard and to fair compensation. We’re proud of their…