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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…

claim means going to trial. That’s a myth. The truth is that the majority of personal injury cases are resolved through a settlement with an insurance company or through a process known as mediation. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that occurs before a case reaches the…

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…

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 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. In Michigan, most victims are not required to pay taxes on their personal injury settlement. There are exceptions, however….

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…

We are thrilled to celebrate the 4-year anniversary of Legal Assistant Lakecha (“Kecha”) Hayes joining the CLAW team! An extremely hard-working and fun-loving single mom of 2 active boys, Kecha tackles her work-life balance with a special brand of humor that we all love and appreciate. We can always count…

MICHIGAN’S OPEN AND OBVIOUS RULE IS OFTEN USED AS A MEANS TO AVOID LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY On appeal, Christensen Law reverses an earlier trial judge’s ruling in favor of the landowner in a hazardous “open and obvious” case, securing justice and rightful compensation for our client. Download the full case study…

Christensen Law prevailed in the case of a young man denied compensation by his insurance company despite meeting all criteria of coverage. The insurance company attempted to block coverage, arguing the definition of household. Download the full case study here. Mr. Barnes, 22, had been seriously injured by a hit…

Dealing with injuries you sustained in an automobile accident or other personal injury incident is hard enough. Unfortunately, the situation is made even more difficult when your insurance company asks you to undergo an Independent Medical Exam (IME). The name of this examination is misleading. It is far from independent since it is…