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After an auto accident it is always a good idea to see a doctor. Often, though, there is no choice. A car crash can easily land you in the hospital for days, weeks, or longer. While you are there, here are some tips on what to do to help your no-fault insurance…

It may seem a little hard to believe, but your no-fault insurance won’t cover intentional harm done to you with a vehicle. But you should file a claim anyway, because issues of intentional harm aren’t as clear as they first appear. No-Fault Benefits and Intentional Harm If you cause intentional harm…

What happens in the moments immediately after an auto accident can affect your life and your insurance claims for years to come. Don’t let panic lead you to make bad choices. Instead, use this checklist to protect yourself and your legal interests. 1. Get to Safety Immediately after an accident,…

After an auto accident, the last thing on your mind is probably whether or not you should be posting on social media. But Michigan’s electronic discovery laws could bring your innocent status update back to haunt you. Insurance company lawyers spend a lot of time and money to become experts…

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Michigan, you will quickly become acquainted with Michigan’s no-fault system. As someone injured in a car crash, you need to understand the details of Michigan’s no-fault laws and understand your rights and options under the no-fault system so that you…

What Governmental Immunity Means to Your Pedestrian Injury Lawsuit When a pedestrian accident happens, there can be a lot of players involved. The pedestrian, the motorist, but what about the city? Sometimes poorly maintained sidewalks put pedestrians in harm’s way, causing serious accidents. But that doesn’t mean you will necessarily…

Common Traumatic Brain Injuries happen on a daily basis. Television medical dramas are peppered with diagnoses, injuries, and treatments, but when you hear a medical term for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because it has happened to you or someone you love, the significance of the situation is altered tremendously. A TBI…

Some injuries show up clearly immediately after a car crash. Broken bones, cuts, and bruises are easily identified right away. But traumatic brain injury (TBI) can work differently. Unless the accident victim, family, friends, and doctors know what to look for, TBI can go undetected, making it far harder to treat later…

If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury in a car crash, your doctors might use several methods or tests to determine whether you have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), issue a diagnosis, and prepare an appropriate treatment plan. TBI testing is a necessary step in…

After a serious car accident, early diagnosis of any traumatic brain injury (TBI) is key to successful and complete recovery. But Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis can be difficult, and some emergency room doctors will miss it. In other cases, the symptoms of traumatic brain injury won’t even be apparent until…

Michigan requires every car owner to maintain No-Fault auto insurance that covers his or her injuries in the event of an accident. But there are still thousands of drivers on Michigan roads without that insurance. If you get into an auto accident with one of these drivers, or if you…

Are you feeling lost and alone after your accident? Was your accident the result of someone’s incompetence? Are you now experiencing damages such as lost wages, medical bills, and more? If you answer yes to these questions, then you may want a Michigan personal injury lawyer for help recovering compensation for your…

Being injured in an accident is stressful enough, but now you have to file a personal injury lawsuit? It may seem like too much trouble to deal with, but the results could be worth the time and effort. For one thing, you don’t have to handle a lawsuit by yourself….

Car accidents have the potential to cost you thousands in damages. From dealing with property damage to paying your medical bills, car accidents are extremely stressful situations. You’re never truly ready for all of the hurdles associated with an auto accident. To make matters worse, you have to deal with confusing legal terminology…

Uber is a very convenient service that allows you to get a ride nearly anywhere. Over the last few years, the service has become extremely popular and has become a necessity for some people. However, the service can also be dangerous due to the nature of how it operates. You’re…

When you are injured in a car accident and someone else was at fault, filing a car accident lawsuit can be the best way to obtain compensation for any damages you’ve suffered. Although a lawsuit may take longer than simply contacting your insurance, it can help you receive the settlement you deserve. Often, when…

Crosswalk accidents have been on the rise throughout the nation with The Governors Highway Safety Association reporting that 6,227 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles in 2018. Although not all of these deaths occurred at crosswalks, it’s safe to assume that a large majority of them did. Intersections are one of the most high-risk…

Most people have used an Uber as a means of transportation at least once, and you probably already know it can be a great way to get around. The drivers are often at your location within minutes as opposed to the lengthier wait time often experienced with taxi or van…

Being involved in a collision with a semi-truck is a scary event. These types of accidents are generally worse than other types due to the size discrepancy between your vehicle and an 18-wheeler. Once you’ve been in an accident, you will likely have serious if not catastrophic injuries, as well as a pile…

Insurance companies are always going on about how they are on your side—there to protect you whenever you need them—but the truth is, there are many ways that insurance companies can damage your motorcycle accident claim. They will not hesitate to do so if they think it will save them…

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…

Brain injury and no-fault insurance law experts David Christensen and Sarah Stempky Kime of Christensen Law recently received the largest ever personal injury verdict in Michigan when a Wayne County jury awarded their client $17.8 million in damages after a serious car accident left her unable to live independently. After eight days of trial, the jury…