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Michigan allows family members to seek wrongful death compensation when a relative’s death is due to someone else’s negligence. State statute dictates who can file a wrongful death claim. Under the law, your loved one’s personal representative must act for the estate and qualifying survivors. While money can’t bring back…

The statute of limitations for car accidents in Michigan is three years, according to Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5805. The clock on your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit starts at the time of the crash or your loved one’s passing. You have one year to sue for No-Fault insurance…

Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance Byline: Stephanie Arndt, Appellate Specialist For decades, Michigan was one of the only states that provided victims of automobile accidents with comprehensive, lifetime benefits if they were injured in a motor vehicle accident. For individuals who sustained catastrophic or permanent injuries, this was an important benefit. It…

Michigan Supreme Court Drastically Changes Michigan’s Premises Liability Law Restores Michiganders’ Right to Jury Trials Byline: Stephanie Arndt, Appellate Specialist On July 28, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a decision that drastically changes how trial courts analyze premises liability cases. What is a premises liability case? When you are…

A dog bite can be a traumatizing experience. Injuries can range from lacerations or puncture wounds to severe disfigurement and infection. And if the dog is unfamiliar to you or a stray, you may rightfully worry about whether it has rabies or other transmissible diseases.  If you’re asking yourself, “What…

Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky-Kime Secure $9.5 Million-Dollar Victory Trial partners wrap up a protracted and challenging case with a positive outcome in a wrongful death suit against four Michigan-based corporations. Plaintiff Karen Tremont is the mother and personal representative of the estate of her deceased son, Cameron Caldwell, a…

DAVE CHRISTENSEN SPEAKS ABOUT MICHIGAN NO-FAULT LEGISLATION AND INSURANCE Our resident subject matter expert Dave was recently asked to opine on the impact the new No-Fault legislation has had on the MCCA (Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association), PIP, and the pass-along consequences to Michigan consumers. Watch the segment here: The Rising…

We’re proud to announce the appointments of Sarah Stempky-Kime, managing partner, to the Michigan State Bar Negligence Section Council, and of Nora Hanna, trial attorney, to the Executive Board of the Michigan Association of Justice. Kime brings extensive experience in plaintiff personal injury and law firm management to her role…

You do not need a motorcycle license in Michigan, but you do need a motorcycle endorsement. Drivers as young as 16 can get an endorsement with the proper permitting and testing, although requirements will vary based on a few factors. You can face jail time and financial penalties for riding…

A dog bite or animal attack is a frightening experience that can inflict injuries ranging from superficial wounds to severe disfigurement. Additional health complications, such as infections, may endanger a victim’s life. Understanding the laws surrounding dog bites and animal attacks in Michigan is crucial to protecting your rights and…