Category: Personal Injury

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an emotionally distressed woman sitting by the window

When someone is in a car accident, a slip and fall, or another circumstance that causes injury or illness, they may experience emotional distress. This distress can take many forms but is always serious. Emotional distress is just as significant as lost income or medical bills but can be harder…

Laws Surrounding Dog Bites and Animal Attacks in Michigan

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…

police

Tasers are touted as a less dangerous method for subduing potentially combative suspects. Yet they can cause significant bodily harm, especially when overly aggressive law enforcement agents misuse them. Police officers who overstep the bounds of the law can and should be held accountable for the harm they do. The…

Proving Loss of Enjoyment of Life

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…

Personal Injury Case Timeline

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 accident injuries

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….

5 Things to Know About Your Wrongful Death Claim - Christensen Law

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…

Sad Depressed Woman

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….