Category: Car Accident

Car accidents are traumatic events that can result in life-changing injuries. The extreme forces of a collision wreak havoc on the human body, leaving victims with catastrophic trauma such as broken bones, brain injuries, internal organ damage, paralysis, and other severe injuries.  If you get hurt in a car accident…

A rental car accident can interrupt important business trips and exciting vacation plans instantly. But unfortunately, they happen every day. Knowing what to do after a crash can help calm your nerves and protect your legal rights. Here are answers to some of the most common questions involving rental car…

Every motorist in Michigan is expected to carry auto insurance. Most believe that their policies will protect themselves and any family members who are injured in a wreck. But not so fast — if your auto insurance policy has a step-down clause, you may find that your family members have…

If your property was damaged in a car accident, you may be entitled to fair compensation for its repair or replacement. But what types of property damage are compensable, and who pays? The specific circumstances of the traffic accident, along with Michigan personal injury and auto insurance laws, determine the…

Under Michigan law, all vehicle owners are required to carry minimum amounts of no-fault insurance. If you are involved in an accident, your no-fault insurance can pay for your medical bills, your lost wages, replacement services, and damage you cause to others’ property. As its name suggests, no-fault benefits are…

People purchase liability insurance policies to cover accidents they may cause. For instance, if you seriously injure someone in a car accident in Michigan, your liability policy will pay for the damage up to your policy limits. But insurance policies don’t provide blanket protection. Suppose the crash resulted in medical…

If you are a Michigan driver, you must carry auto insurance. This insurance includes personal injury protection (PIP), or no-fault insurance coverage. Individuals injured in auto accidents in Michigan must first turn to their PIP insurance to cover many of the bills they incur following a crash. Is Michigan a…

A handful of U.S. states allow motorists to turn left on a red light. Michigan is one of them. But making a left on red is only permitted in certain situations. Motorists need to know the rules to reduce the likelihood of an accident and harming others. Below, the car…

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It’s natural to expect full compensation if you’re hurt in an accident caused by someone else. However, many claimants are disappointed to get low settlement offers when the opposing party argues they are partly to blame for their injuries. In cases of shared fault, Michigan follows a modified comparative negligence…

Filing an insurance claim is the primary way to obtain compensation if you’re hurt in an accident. Insurance company representatives (called adjusters) will investigate the claim to determine how much money they believe it’s worth. But be warned: An adjuster is trained and paid by the insurance company. They’re out…

It’s safe to say that ridesharing services have changed the face of transportation in Michigan. When companies like Uber and Lyft came on the scene a decade ago, they were marketed as a convenient commuter option and a safe alternative to drunk driving. They are also valuable services to help…

Michigan’s no-fault insurance system was established to help motorists quickly get the money they need to cover medical bills and lost income after a collision. It’s good in theory, but the no-fault system can, unfortunately, make getting full and fair compensation a challenge. At Christensen Law, our dedicated Southfield no-fault…

The moments after a car accident are often upsetting and disorienting, so you may not know what to do or who to call. Below are recommendations from the auto accident attorneys at Christensen Law. To protect your chance of recovering damages, you must report the crash and start documenting the…

When whiplash occurs due to an automobile accident, you may experience jaw pain and limited movement that can easily be overlooked and undiagnosed. You may have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injury that can have long-term consequences. It’s best not to assume that the pain will resolve on its own. Getting…

An insurance declaration page is a critical part of an insurance policy. Typically sent once or twice a year whenever your insurance policy gets renewed, the declaration page outlines the coverage that you have access to. You will likely have an auto insurance policy or a renters or homeowners insurance…

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, and we rely on snowplows to help clear the roads and keep us safe. However, accidents involving snowplows can and do happen, leaving drivers and passengers with serious injuries. Understanding the causes of these accidents, Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws, and potential legal…

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…

Michigan’s unique no-fault auto insurance system saw some serious changes starting July 1, 2020. Drivers across the state had some important choices to make on their insurance coverage, which could mean adjustments to both personal injury protection (PIP) and liability coverage. Some have touted the changes as a way for…

Being involved in any accident is dangerous and scary, whether it’s a single-car accident or a multi-car collision. Michigan uses a no-fault system when it comes to insurance, which means that, regardless of who was at fault for your accident, your insurance will cover you. If you’ve been involved in a single-car…

If you choose to pursue personal injury compensation after being injured in a car accident, you won’t necessarily have to go to court. But if the other side won’t negotiate a fair settlement offer with you, you might want to go to court to make sure you’re fairly compensated for…

After you’ve been in a vehicle accident and suffered serious injuries, you may be wondering how to file a personal injury claim for a car accident. A personal injury claim can help you recover damages after a Michigan auto collision—but only in the event that you’ve been seriously injured. You…

If you get into a car accident in Michigan and you know someone else caused your wreck, suing the at-fault party can be the best way to recover compensation for your damages. But, you may feel hesitant to file a claim if you’ve never taken legal action before. Going to court can…

If you’ve been in a car crash in Detroit, your insurance company may request a copy of the auto accident report. Before you can provide that document to your insurer, you must first know how to get an accident report in Detroit. A Detroit car accident lawyer from Christensen Law…

Even the safest driver in the world can get into a car accident. It seems like it’s not really a question of if, but when. Most drivers are involved in a vehicle wreck at least once every ten years, so understanding how to file a claim with your Michigan no-fault insurance policy is…

The process following a vehicle accident can be overwhelming. You may realize that the other guy is responsible in most rear-end cases, but you may still be unsure of what to do if you get rear-ended. See the steps below to get a better idea of how to go about getting…

Unfortunately, if you’re reading this, then you’ve probably been the victim of a Detroit car accident. A sense of hopelessness may engulf you right now as you struggle to figure out how you’re going to manage this situation. Not only is your body at risk, but your financial situation is always…

Many people go through their lives without ever hiring an attorney, so it’s understandable that you may not be aware of when you really need one. In the case of auto wrecks, you may not even think you need to hire an attorney, believing the first step you should take…