Category: Personal Injury

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…

If a dog bites and injures you, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other financial and personal losses. Obtaining full and fair compensation can be critical in the wake of a dog attack, where the long-term outcomes may be uncertain. At Christensen Law, we help…

Suffering severe or catastrophic injuries in a Michigan car accident can affect more than just your physical health. You might find it difficult or impossible to perform certain activities or enjoy the lifestyle you were accustomed to before you got hurt. Can you recover compensation for this loss of enjoyment…

When you’re injured in an accident, it’s normal to have concerns about your health and financial future. How will I pay my medical bills? What about my job? Do I need to file a lawsuit? These are all fair questions. The personal injury claims process can be confusing. And depending…

Bus crashes are among the most dangerous types of accidents in Michigan. The sheer size of buses ― and the large number of passengers they carry ― increases the likelihood of serious injuries when collisions happen. Many buses also lack safety features, like seat belts, to protect occupants from harm….

Losing a family member or loved one is painful. It’s even harder if their death occurs because of someone else’s negligent actions. If someone dies because of another party’s careless actions, Michigan law allows certain surviving relatives to file a wrongful death action and seek compensation for their loss. If…

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…

Some of the losses caused by an accident are easy to calculate. Medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses can be quantified with proof of your monetary losses. But what about damages that can’t easily be assessed? Pain and suffering does not come with a price tag….

claim means going to trial. That’s a myth. The truth is that the majority of personal injury cases are resolved through a settlement with an insurance company or through a process known as mediation. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that occurs before a case reaches the…

When you’ve been seriously injured in an accident in Michigan and expect to win a sizable settlement, you may be concerned about having part of your award claimed by taxes. Take heart. In Michigan, most victims are not required to pay taxes on their personal injury settlement. There are exceptions, however….