More pedestrians than ever are dying in traffic accidents across the United States. According to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), although there has been an overall decline in traffic-related fatalities throughout the country, the death toll for pedestrians has risen sharply during the past decade. The GHSA report…
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Insurance companies are always going on about how they’re on your side—there to protect you whenever you need them—but are they really? Are insurance companies the motorcyclist’s BFF? Not usually. When you get down to it, insurance companies are businesses. Most businesses, unless they’re nonprofit, are in it for one…
Manufacturers create the products that we use on a daily basis. We appreciate the important work they do, but we also expect them to take their job seriously. Products can harm people if they aren’t made well, properly labeled, or marketed to the wrong age group. Negligent manufacturers must be…
It’s possible to be injured by another person under a variety of circumstances. Sometimes, people don’t intend to cause you injury, such as in the case of an auto wreck. Even if they didn’t intend to harm you, they can still be held accountable for your losses. But what about when…
Michigan uses a no-fault system when it comes to auto injury claims. If you’ve been injured in a vehicle crash, you will likely be required to first utilize your own insurance coverage, regardless of who caused the accident. Filing a claim is simple in theory, but it can be difficult to deal with…
When you’ve suffered a serious injury due to another’s irresponsible and negligent actions, they should be held liable. This includes compensating you for the injuries you sustained and the losses you endured as a result of those injuries. However, your case could fall apart if your claim isn’t filed within…
Many people think that they simply need to contact their insurance company after a vehicle crash, and in some cases, this is the correct response; however, if you’ve been seriously injured in your crash, you’ll want a lawyer to help you handle your vehicle wreck claim. That’s because if you’ve been…
You were going along, maybe heading into the office, when out of the blue a distracted driver struck you. How do you know that a person was driving distracted? In some cases, phone records will demonstrate cell phone use while driving. In other cases, the driver may admit that they…
Thousands of people die in truck accidents every year in the United States. This has been a long-standing public safety concern for decades. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported a disturbing increase in traffic fatalities in the United States, including those involving large trucks. Any uptick in…
Today is Worldwide Love Your Lawyer Day. Find out what Christensen Law clients have to say about their experiences with our firm. While we at Christensen Law know that most people don’t love having to hire a lawyer, we do our best to make your experience with us as pain free as…
