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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…

Detroit area personal injury trial attorneys Christensen Law are celebrating the 7th anniversary of the firm’s founding. It has been 7 years since the launch. Recently, the original five employees sat down to reminisce about the early days, what progress has looked like, and what they are looking forward to…

The students of Christensen Academy, the on-site education facility launched by Detroit personal injury lawyers Christensen Law, presented their research on important figures in black American history this past month. Led by the Academy’s educator, Mrs. Marsha Carreker, the intent of the segment was for students to gain a better…

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The annual campaign, sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), aims to raise public consciousness about head injuries and their impact on survivors and their families. Approximately 58,500 people will suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Michigan every year, according…

Potential clients who come to Christensen Law often worry that filing a personal injury claim means going to trial. That’s a myth. The truth is that the majority of personal injury cases resolve through a settlement with an insurance company or through a process known as mediation. Mediation is a…

Your insurance declaration page is a critical part of your auto insurance policy. Typically sent twice a year or whenever your insurance policy gets renewed, the declaration page outlines the coverage that you have in case of an accident. Failing to have the appropriate automobile insurance coverage that you need…

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 automobile 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. Michigan is a “no-fault” insurance state and, in most cases, victims are not required to pay taxes…

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…

A car accident is never welcome, especially in the middle of winter. The Michigan State Police reports that there were 402 fatalities and 2,699 serious injuries from accidents on snowy, icy, or slushy roads between 2015 and 2019. While winter weather makes driving more difficult, most car accidents are caused…