Category: Car Accident

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What to Do if You Get Rear-Ended

The process following a vehicle accident can be overwhelming. You may realize that the other guy is responsible in most rear-end cases, but you may still be unsure of what to do if you get rear-ended. See the steps below to get a better idea of how to go about getting…

What To Do When Injured In A Detroit Car Accident

Unfortunately, if you’re reading this, then you’ve probably been the victim of a Detroit car accident. A sense of hopelessness may engulf you right now as you struggle to figure out how you’re going to manage this situation. Not only is your body at risk, but your financial situation is always…

A Car Accident Lawyer writing on a table

Many people go through their lives without ever hiring an attorney, so it’s understandable that you may not be aware of when you really need one. In the case of auto wrecks, you may not even think you need to hire an attorney, believing the first step you should take…

Who Do I Sue After A Car Accident In Detroit?

Because of Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws, it can be difficult to sue an at-fault party for a vehicle collision in Detroit. It is possible, however, if you’ve been seriously injured in your accident. When you can show that your injuries and damages are severe, you are permitted under the law to take…

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident in Michigan?

In the aftermath of a car accident, there’s much on your plate. You may be facing serious injuries—from broken bones to mental trauma and beyond—that may require hospitalization, extended treatment and therapy, time off work, or other setbacks. You also likely have damaged property to fix or replace and the auto insurance company to communicate and deal with….

Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance act means that for most injury accidents you never need to take the at-fault driver to court. Instead, you just file a claim with your own auto insurance policy. But if you have been in a serious auto accident, your no-fault insurance benefits may not be…

Comparative Negligence is a concern in a third party lawsuit. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident in Michigan– enough that it substantially impairs your way of life – your auto accident attorney may recommend filing a Third Party Lawsuit against the at-fault driver. In many cases who…

When to File Your First Party Lawsuit After a serious auto accident, you will probably be eager to see the no-fault benefits paid. In fact, the law puts a limit on how long you can wait to file. But there is also a risk in filing your First Party Lawsuit too early. It…

When you first sit down with an auto accident attorney, you may feel overwhelmed by the whole lawsuit process. The Christensen Law attorneys never want you to feel lost. Here’s a step-by-step guide of what to expect in the First Party Lawsuit Process. Investigating Auto Accident Claims Your auto accident…

If you have been in a serious car accident, things can happen fast. In the first few hours you will deal with police, emergency medical technicians, doctors, and maybe insurance agents. But how soon should you call an auto accident lawyer? A lawyer who focuses on auto law and personal injury…