Case Results

The highly successful team of trial attorneys at Christensen Law approach each case as if it will go to a jury trial, with a focus on comprehensive case investigation and preparation, to ensure you receive the justice you deserve.

Our record for 6+ figure awards and settlements is extensive. Listed below are just some of our multimillion-dollar  wins.

 

Our record for 6+ figure awards and settlements is extensive.

$17,800,000
Settlement

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.

$3,000,000
Settlement

Our client, while walking in a parking lot, was hit by a car and sustained serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury and a spinal herniation.

Case Studies

7-Year Battle Against Insurance Company Won

January 2021

Christensen Law prevailed in the case of a young man denied compensation by his insurance company despite meeting all criteria of coverage. The insurance company attempted to block coverage, arguing the definition of household.

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Not So Open & Obvious

February 2021

On appeal, Christensen Law reverses an earlier trial judge’s ruling in favor of the landowner in a hazardous “open and obvious” case, securing justice and rightful compensation for our client.

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Serious car accident left client unable to live independently

September 2020

After eight days of trial, the jury compensated the injured driver by awarding her damages on June 11, 2014 for lost wages, pain and suffering.

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The skilled trial attorneys at Christensen Law treat every case with the intensity and thoroughness of a jury trial, meticulously investigating and preparing each detail. Their commitment ensures that you are fully equipped to receive the justice you rightfully deserve.

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Bicycle Accident
Car Accident
Pedestrian Accident
Personal Injury
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
$17,800,000
Settlement
Personal Injury

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 compensated the injured driver by awarding her damages on June 11, 2014 for lost wages, pain and suffering.

$9,500,000
Settlement

Our client, while riding his motorcycle, was hit by a car that crossed the center line, resutling in life-changing injuries. The necessary amputation of his leg at the hip was essential in saving his life, but means he will forever be wheelchair reliant. Additional injuries included a distal femur fracture, left hip disarticulation, pneumothorax, rib fracture, thoracic vertebrae fracture, and a displaced fracture left iliac crest bone.

$9,500,000
Settlement
Wrongful Death

Our client, a 31-year-old man, was stabbed at a gas station in Yipsilanti, the injury severing his brachial artery amongst other wounds. An underage and unsupervised employee failed to call 911 and/or the police early enough for first responders to arrive and render aid to what was described by experts as a survivable wound. Partners Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky-Kime argued that the critical minutes that passed before the call was made resulted in the death of our client. An 8-member jury deliberated for 4.5 hours and returned a verdict of negligence and liability of the defendants, awarding 9.5 million to the decedent’s family for pain and suffering and loss of society and companionship

$4,550,000
Settlement
Personal Injury

A cable technician was electrocuted while working on a power pole, leaving two young daughters and a wife he met in grade school. We spared no expense, and assembled a team of eleven experts from around the country to prove the case. The intense battle with the power company resulted in justice for the family, which recovered $4.55 million for their future.

$4,197,000
Settlement
Car Accident

This was a third-party auto-negligence case involving our client, an accomplished college student who was a passenger in a vehicle where the Defendant driver ran a stop sign at 50 mph, t-boning another car. Seven years of litigation resulted in a substantial award for non-economic damages of $4,197,000. The award will ensure she receives the support, care, and security to continue healing and fight to reclaim her independence.

$3,200,000
Settlement
Car Accident

A Grand Rapids couple were in their vehicle together when they were hit head-on by another driver. The wife died as a result of the crash and her husband suffered a collapsed lung, a severely broken leg, broken bones in his spine and multiple broken ribs. With trial looming, the defendant’s insurance company agreed to settle the case for $3.2 million.

$3,000,000
Settlement
Personal Injury

Our client, while walking in a parking lot, was hit by a car and sustained serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury and a spinal herniation. Attorney Dustin Hoff and his litigation team secured the $3,000,000 settlement for the case heard before Judge Connors in February 2024.

$2,250,000
Settlement
Personal Injury

A doctor on his way home from work was struck by concrete falling from a dilapidated freeway overpass. The injuries caused chronic intractable pain requiring pain medications, which led to severe problems with his colon. His case against the Michigan Department of Transportation settled for $2.25 million.

$2,000,000
Settlement
Bicycle Accident

A bicyclist suffered a traumatic brain injury that required inpatient residential care for the rest of his life. When his no-fault insurance company refused to pay for his care, we sued them. After an intense litigation, the insurance company agreed to pay $2 million to settle his case.

$2,000,000
Settlement
Car Accident

A 29-year-old heating/air conditioning technician suffered a brain injury in a car crash. After over a year of rehabilitation, he was only able to return to work on a part-time basis. The jury awarded him $2 million in damages.

$2,000,000
Settlement
Car Accident

A 30-year-old construction laborer was rear ended at about 10 mph. He suffered a whiplash and an acceleration/deceleration brain injury. The defense argued that this was a very mild accident and could not have injured this victim. The jury disagreed and awarded the man $2 million.

$1,933,000
Settlement
Car Accident

A doctor was stopped in his truck and waiting to make a left turn when he was rear-ended at a high rate of speed by another driver. He was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and required treatment with numerous specialists. After a very hard-fought case and trial, a Tuscola County jury awarded him $1,933,000 in damages.

$1,625,000
Settlement
Car Accident

Our client, a man from Macomb, Michigan, was violently rear ended by a commercial van. As a result, he sustained serious injuries to his spine and required surgery. Tragically, he died as a result of the surgery. His case against the negligent driver (and the driver’s employer who owned the van) settled for $1.625 million.

$1,600,000
Settlement
Personal Injury

A three-year-old boy was picked up and thrown to the floor by his teacher at his daycare facility. The minor plaintiff struck his head and was unconscious for several minutes. He sustained a TBI, axonal shearing/brain damage and frontal lobe impairment, post-traumatic stress disorder; impaired emotional functioning; and impaired cognitive functioning resulting in ongoing emotional and cognitive deficits. The defendant denied that the incident occurred and vigorously contested liability, as well as causation and damages. CLAW trial attorney Tom Economy settled the case for $1,600,000.

$1,600,000
Settlement
Truck Accident

A 45-year-old truck driver was rear-ended by a gravel truck, leaving him with a herniated disc which required surgery. As a result of the accident, he could no longer work. The trucking company paid $1.6 million to avoid a trial.

$1,500,000
Settlement
Car Accident

A 35-year-old part-time substitute teacher suffered a mild brain injury in a rear-end car accident. We took the case to trial, and the jury awarded damages of $1.5 million.

$1,400,000
Settlement
Truck Accident

A 59-year-old single woman was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer. She suffered a concussion that caused ringing in her ears (tinnitus) and headaches. The jury awarded her $1.4 million.

$1,250,000
Settlement

A 36-year-old welder, husband, and father from Midland County was forced off the road by another motorist while on his motorcycle. The accident left him with injuries to his shoulder, neck, and back. He required multiple surgeries. His case settled against the defendant for $1.25 million.

$1,200,000
Settlement
Pedestrian Accident

Plaintiff James Boggess was severely injured in a pedestrian vs. car accident in 2015 and again in a second accident three years later. He was subsequently placed in a residential rehab facility for patients suffering from TBI (traumatic brain injury). The Defendants, Farm Bureau, Plaintiff’s insurance company, refused to pay for any treatment, claiming the TBI was unrelated to the primary 2015 accident. Trial attorneys Dustin Hoff and Nora Hanna presented expert witnesses who testified to the original TBI and ongoing struggles due to the accident. After 1.5 hours of deliberations, the jury returned a $1,235,463.35 verdict in the Plaintiff’s favor, awarding the full amount demanded. The insurance company must also now pay for our client’s care for the remainder of his life.

$1,200,000
Settlement
Pedestrian Accident

A disabled man was crossing the street in the crosswalk and he was struck by a car. He suffered two broken legs and a mild traumatic brain injury. The defense argued that his pre-existing mental and emotional disabilities were the root of the problem, and not a brain injury. He was awarded $1.2 million in damages.

$1,100,000
Settlement
Truck Accident

A 60-year-old long-haul truck driver was rear-ended by another trucker, leaving him with a herniated disc in his back, requiring surgery. We took the case to trial and the jury awarded $1.1 million in damages.

$1,000,000
Settlement
Car Accident

A woman was vacuuming her car at a car wash when another driver crashed into her car, crushing her leg. We took the offending driver to court along with the victim’s insurance company because she wisely had purchased under-insured motorist insurance coverage. The jury found that she was entitled to a full recovery of $1 million.

$1,000,000
Settlement
Truck Accident

Our client, a special education teacher, was rear ended by a garbage-hauler that ran a red light at 50 miles per hour and crashed into her pickup truck. She sustained a life-changing traumatic brain injury. Shortly before trial, the garbage truck company agreed to pay her more than $1 million in damages.

$500,000
Settlement
Car Accident

A 62-year-old woman suffered a brain injury in a car accident. She required residential care at a head injury clinic. The insurance company disputed that she needed the care, and refused to pay her bills. We took the case to trial and the jury ordered State Farm to pay all bills and her attorney fees.

$350,000
Settlement
Car Accident

A 60 year-old woman lost her leg in a car accident, and her insurance company refused to make her home wheelchair-accessible. We fought for her, and relentlessly investigated the insurer. Finally, we discovered that the insurer was hiding critical documents that proved her claim was valid. They were forced to pay for home modifications.

What Our Clients Say

“Everyone at Christensen Law was extremely friendly and very easy to work with. Whenever I had a question, they took the time to talk with me and explain everything thoroughly. They were also very quick to return phone calls. I would definitely recommend Christensen Law to anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer.”

Doris Washington

“David Christensen handled my case after I was involved in an accident. I was very lucky because the accident could have been much more serious than it was. The case itself took time to resolve, but I was kept informed throughout the entire process. I was very happy with the services provided to me by Christensen Law.”

Herbert Williams

“Get the job done. This is a great firm. They work well with you and they get the job done. My lawyers Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky helped me receive all of my medical expenses after my car accident and they got me a great settlement. I highly recommend them for help aft a car accident.”

Pam M. – Harper Woods, MI

“Absolutely recommend these attorneys. This is a professional and efficient law firm. My attorneys did their jobs and that s why I came here. I’m satisfied with my settlement. Sarah and David are excellent people and attorneys. They are both very professional and polite. I enjoyed dealing with them. I absolutely recommend these attorneys.”

Dionicio G. – Lansing, MI

“We were shown kindness by everyone at Christensen Law. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. We appreciate the kindness that we were shown by everyone at the law firm and everything our attorneys did to help us after our car accident to get our case resolved. Thank you, Dave and Sarah.”

Teresa B. – Romulus, MI

“David Christensen helped me get medical treatment even when my automobile insurance refused to pay for it. I was rear-ended and injured pretty badly. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know my no-fault rights. My law firm got me on the right track. They were ready and willing to help. My attorneys explained the law to me and what was going to happen. And what was really great is that if I would call, even after business hours, I would always hear back within two hours. Mr. Christensen and Mrs. Stempky were my attorneys. They were pretty cool. Really informative, easy going and made me feel really comfortable. It didn’t matter how silly I thought my question was, they were always sincere. They definitely fought for me, and helped me get medical treatment even when my automobile insurance refused to pay for it. I would tell someone in my shoes that this firm works very hard to get everything you need and deserve. They’re very helpful and compassionate.”

Anne J. – Flint, MI

“Dave Christensen was at the top of his game. I had a great experience with attorney Dave Christensen. He was at the top of his game. I trusted that everything he said was going to happen. He did what he said he was going to do. He has a great reputation and so does his associate Sarah Stempky. They were very thorough. They treated me well. Professionally, they answered all my questions. I was happy with my settlement.”

Anonymous – Grosse Pointe

“David Christensen made sure all of my medical bills were paid for. I saw positive things about David Christensen on the internet, that’s why I chose this law firm. When I called, everyone was so friendly and that made me feel like I made the right choice. I had some concerns at first with hiring an attorney. I didn’t know how much it would cost or how the process works. But when I talked to my lawyer, he broke it down and explained to me how everything was going to play out. I was comfortable and confident with the process once that happened. My lawyer was a very positive guy, really enthusiastic. He motivated me. I was depressed after I was hit by a car that blew a red light. But his words got me through such a tough time. David and Sarah made sure all of my medical bills were paid for. This is a great law firm.”

Antonio D. – Livonia, MI

“Passionate and genuine lawyers. Personally, I have never experienced the passion that is behind what they do in this office. When we came in, they made us feel like part of the family. They were really personal and didn’t treat us like Monday. Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky my attorneys were outstanding and instrumental in helping conclude our case. They always were there to answer our questions. They didn’t make us call and find out because they always kept us on board. They explained everything in terms we could understand, not in lawyer lingo. At one of our hearings, Dave explained everything step by step so we would understand why things are the way they are. I would refer this firm to anybody and everybody that needs legal assistance or has been involved in an auto accident.”

Antonio, M. – Muskegon, MI

“They seemed genuinely concerned that your overall health improvement after a car accident was first and foremost. I found out about David Christensen by doing online research. I kept bouncing back to comments on this law firm because they were so positive. I e-mailed the attorneys there and what really surprised me the most was that I sent it on a weekend, and Ms. Stempky called me personally that day. They treated me very well. They weren’t condescending. They seemed genuinely concerned that your overall heath improvement after a car accident was first and foremost. My lawyer Dave Christensen is very cordial. I definitely would refer this firm because the whole experience has been very good.”

Brenda H. – Bay City, MI

“My lawyer David Christensen was a light after my horrible car accident where I lost my leg. As an accident victim, I had to have my leg amputated and I was in bad shape overall. My body was just crushed in the accident. But my lawyer David Christensen was a light in that horrible experience. He couldn’t have been more helpful to me and the situation I was in. He worked so hard on my case. He didn’t give up and settle for something small. I ended up for an entire home modification to accommodate my disabilities, not just a new bathroom and a ramp. Every morning when I wake up, I just cannot tell you what blessing it’s been in my life to have my house restored to where I could use 100 percent of it. We worked with a very stubborn insurance company but David wouldn’t take -no.”

Carol B. – Milford, MI

“The were down to earth and explained themselves well. This is a very positive, trustworthy firm. Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky are a great lawyer team and they did me right. I didn’t know what to expect because I’ve never been though this before. But they are personal and friendly. The were down to earth and explained themselves well. I m very satisfied with my settlement. Even the secretaries were real nice.”

Cynthia Jeffrey – Monroe, MI
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