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You’ve been hit by an uninsured driver in Michigan. Now what?   Most Michiganders involved in collisions can turn to their no-fault insurance policies to cover their medical bills and lost wages. But no-fault benefits aren’t always enough to cover the full extent of your losses after a serious wreck. Keep…

TEACHING & TRAINING Our Christensen Law Speakers Bureau will feature various presentations, speaking engagements, webinars, and teaching events that our experienced Michigan trial attorneys participate in throughout the year. Some topics are geared toward continuing education for the legal profession, while others are for a wider audience or even the…

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…

NOW BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH END OF DAY JULY 4TH 2022 Submissions are rolling in quickly – but as the end of the school year includes finals, events, graduations and lots of other distractions, e.g. senior prank/ditch day (yes, we remember), we’ve decided to extend the deadline a couple more weeks….

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The Brain Injury Association of Michigan estimates that 58,500 Michiganders suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. People with mild TBIs, like concussions, often make a full recovery by resting and avoiding physically and mentally demanding activities. But not everyone is so lucky. Nationwide, 166 people per day die from…

  The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Michigan The Michigan House just made great strides towards saving lives by passing three bills to strengthen the state’s distracted driving law and increase penalties for violations. Current Michigan distracted driving law only bans texting while driving. Nothing prohibits a driver from solving…

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…

7TH ANNUAL COMPETITION BEGINS We’re proud to announce the launch of this year’s competition – and excited to see the submissions. To learn more, visit our contest page, or see below: Christensen Law Announces Launch of 7th Annual Distracted Driving Scholarship Competition for College and High School Students

A previous version of this blog post discussed how credit scores could significantly impact a driver’s car insurance rates in Michigan. However, changes to the state’s auto insurance laws now prohibit insurance companies from using credit scores to set rates for consumers. Here, Christensen Law explains the new rule and…