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…
Accident victims need and deserve our support. Even with the best medical treatment, serious injuries take time to heal. And while people are recovering, they need companionship, help, and care from their family and friends. At Christensen Law, we understand what accident victims are going through and how vital a…
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…
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…
Potential clients who come to Christensen Law often worry that filing a personal injury claim means going to trial. That’s a myth. The truth is that the majority of personal injury cases resolve through a settlement with an insurance company or through a process known as mediation. Mediation is a…
When you’ve been seriously injured in an automobile 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. Michigan is a “no-fault” insurance state and, in most cases, victims are not required to pay taxes…
Dealing with injuries you sustained in an automobile accident is hard enough. Unfortunately, the situation is made even more difficult when your insurance company asks you to undergo an Independent Medical Exam (IME). The name of this examination is misleading. It is far from independent since it is required by…
Injuries caused by another party’s recklessness are painful and often costly to treat. In Michigan, accident victims can demand compensation for their losses through a personal injury claim. But how much money will you get in a settlement? That’s a difficult question to answer. Here’s the bottom line: There’s no…
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, recovering a full and fair settlement from the insurance company is incredibly important. However, an insurance adjuster may not be eager to pay you what you’re truly owed. One way that adjusters may attempt to reduce your payout is by disputing the…
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