PENDING LEGISLATION WILL HURT ACCIDENT SURVIVORS – WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW TO CHANGE IT! Huge changes are taking place under the proposed No-Fault legislation due to go into effect on July 1st. There is an alternative bill that Dave Christensen helped write that would save the medical providers and…
DEB TONELLI, ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR Deb, who has 30+ years of experience as an attorney, plays a key role at Christensen Law, heading up our presuit department. All incoming cases start with pre-litigation and involve several steps prior to settlement or litigation, starting with a thorough investigation of all aspects…
Graveyard shift workers are three times as likely to be involved in a car accident or near-crash compared to other drivers, the results of a new study from the University of Missouri show. Researchers found millions of night workers suffer from shift work sleep disorder (SWSD), a chronic condition caused…
More than 90 percent of Michiganders drive or carpool to work every day. Because driving is such a regular part of our daily routine, it’s easy to forget just how dangerous it can be. Even the safest drivers are at risk of deadly accidents caused by the erratic or unexpected…
Starting July 1, motorists who are catastrophically hurt in Michigan car accidents could face a dramatic drop in reimbursement rates for brain injury rehabilitation facilities, attendant care, and home health services. That’s due to a law that slashes pay to those agencies by 45 percent. All these agencies, clinics and…
One moment, everything was fine. The next, you were hit by an 80,000-pound commercial truck. As you recover from your injuries, you’re probably thinking, “Now what?” It’s time to talk to a Michigan truck accident lawyer. In Michigan, compensation is possible for your losses after accidents caused by someone else’s…
Even if you’ve never been in a car accident, you may already have a sense of what you should do after a crash. Check for injuries and call an ambulance if necessary. Call the police. Collect and exchange names and telephone numbers, license and registration information, and insurance company information….
Filing an insurance claim is the primary way to obtain compensation if you’re hurt in an accident. Insurance company representatives (called adjusters) will investigate the claim to determine how much money they believe it’s worth. But be warned: An adjuster is trained and paid by the insurance company. They’re out…
It’s safe to say that ridesharing services have changed the face of transportation in Michigan. When companies like Uber and Lyft came on the scene a decade ago, they were marketed as a convenient commuter option and a safe alternative to drunk driving. They are also valuable services to help…
It was a normal day until another car hit you. Now you’re nursing painful injuries, sidelined from work, and trying to figure out your next move. If you’re like most people, you’re probably also wondering how soon you should contact a car accident lawyer. Here’s a general rule of thumb:…
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