Category: Truck Accident

There is no average truck accident settlement amount in Michigan because every claim is different. The type and amount of compensation you can recover will depend on factors unique to you and your case. A Michigan truck accident lawyer with our law firm can ensure you identify and pursue all…

After a collision with a semi-truck in Michigan, there are several steps that accident victims can take to protect their physical safety, their legal rights, and any future injury claim they wish to file. In this article, we’ll go over what actions you should take after an accident has occurred….

Who is liable in a truck accident will depend on the crash’s circumstances. However, potentially at-fault parties usually include the commercial truck driver or the driver’s employer. No matter who caused your truck crash, determining who is liable for your injuries and damages is vital to your financial recovery. If…

When we picture a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), most of us probably think of semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, or box trucks. But a truck’s design, size, and weight aren’t the only criteria used to classify them as commercial vehicles. If you’re seriously injured in a Michigan truck accident, these classifications could be…

Commercial truck drivers are required by law to complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-trip truck inspection checklist before starting every trip. However, truckers also work under tight deadlines, so naturally want to hit the road quickly to arrive at their destinations on time. Still, that’s never an excuse to…

Truck drivers in Michigan must carry auto insurance in compliance with both federal and state regulations. Intrastate truckers who only operate within Michigan’s borders must follow state insurance regulations, while interstate truck drivers who drive cross-country must also ensure they comply with federal insurance regulations. Purchasing the right amount of…

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…

Truck accidents account for some of the worst accidents on Michigan roads. Many of these collisions are caused by carelessness — or, in legal terms, negligence — on the part of one or more parties in the trucking industry. Typically, that means they violated strict state and federal trucking laws….

Michigan is no stranger to snow in winter, and we rely on snowplows to help clear the roads and keep us safe. However, accidents involving snowplows can and do happen, leaving drivers and passengers with serious injuries. Understanding the causes of these accidents, Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws, and potential legal…

Accidents involving large trucks and tractor-trailers can be catastrophic. A commercial truck is much longer and heavier than the standard automobile. That means that when occupants in smaller cars collide with large trucks, the occupant usually suffers the worst injuries. Truck accident cases are particularly complex. Not only do they…

Semi truck accidents can lead to very serious injuries. Many are even fatal. When your life is turned upside down, you need truck accident attorneys who will use every tool at their disposal to win your case. One such tool is the log book. What is a Truck Driver’s Log Book? Every commercial…

Being involved in a collision with a semi-truck is a scary event. These types of accidents are generally worse than other types due to the size discrepancy between your vehicle and an 18-wheeler. Once you’ve been in an accident, you will likely have serious if not catastrophic injuries, as well as a pile…

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…