This Michigan truck accident statistics resource compiles what Michigan and federal agencies actually publish about heavy truck crashes, with the source and reporting year attached to every figure. It is written for anyone who needs citable numbers rather than a …
Know the Average Truck Accident Settlement Amounts in Michigan
People searching for the average truck accident settlement in Michigan usually want a number they can plan around, and that number does not exist in any meaningful form. What does exist is a clear set of factors that determine how …
Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents in Michigan
The common causes of semi-truck accidents in Michigan are rarely a mystery. In our work representing injured people around Detroit and across the state, Christensen Law sees the same preventable failures again and again. Knowing what drives these crashes helps …
Michigan Trucking Accident Laws
Michigan trucking accident laws combine federal safety regulations with Michigan’s No-Fault insurance system, which makes these cases very different from an ordinary car crash. At Christensen Law, we handle truck crash claims across Michigan, and we build each one on …
Michigan Insurance Requirements for Truck Drivers
Understanding the Michigan truck driver insurance requirements matters most in the moments after a serious crash, when families learn whether enough coverage exists to pay for care. At Christensen Law, we handle Michigan truck accident cases across the state, and …
Michigan CDL Pre-trip Truck Inspection List
Commercial truck drivers are required by law to complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-trip truck inspection checklist before starting every trip. However, truckers also work under tight deadlines, so naturally want to hit the road quickly to arrive at …
Complete Resource to Truck Accident Lawsuits in Michigan
Truck accident cases are not bigger versions of car accident cases. The vehicles weigh more, the injuries are worse, the regulations are federal, and the defendants come prepared with rapid-response teams that arrive at crash scenes within hours. If you …
Three Reasons Truck Accident Lawsuits Can Be Complicated
Being involved in a collision with a semi-truck is a scary event. These types of accidents are generally worse than other types due to the size discrepancy between your vehicle and an 18-wheeler. Once you’ve been in an accident, you will likely …