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When a serious injury threatens your health and future, Christensen Law is here to protect you. Our law firm has fought for accident victims since 1991. If someone else’s actions harmed you or your loved one, we hold them accountable.
Our West Bloomfield brain injury lawyers pursue the compensation you need to pay for your medical treatment and other injury-related expenses. At every stage of your case, our trial lawyers will stand by your side and support you through the challenges ahead. Call today or contact us online to get started with a free consultation.
Christensen Law Has Extensive Experience with Brain Injury Claims
Christensen Law’s personal injury attorneys have advocated for clients across Michigan for over 30 years. Our law firm has extensive experience with catastrophic injury claims, and we spare no resources in our pursuit of full and fair compensation. We approach every case as though it will go to trial, and we will represent you in court if that is what it takes to get fair compensation.
Our founding partner, David E. Christensen, has handled numerous brain injury claims and won 95 percent of his traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. Our track record includes record-setting case results, such as Michigan’s largest-ever personal injury verdict for a truck accident victim who sustained severe injuries that left her unable to live independently.
We have secured the following awards for brain injury victims:
- $3 million: Our client was walking in a parking lot when a vehicle hit them, causing severe injuries, including a TBI and a spinal injury. Our litigation team took the case before a judge, resulting in a successful settlement.
- $2 million: Our client suffered a TBI in a bicycle accident and required lifelong inpatient residential care. When his No-Fault insurance provider refused to pay, we sued them. They agreed to settle the claim.
- $2 million: A vehicle rear-ended our client, a 30-year-old construction worker, at 10 mph, resulting in whiplash and a brain injury. The defense argued the low-speed collision could not have caused the injuries. The jury disagreed and awarded our client.
- $1.5 million: Our client sustained a mild brain injury during a rear-end collision. We took the case to trial and secured this judgment.
Our Clients’ Needs Come First
Our clients are more than a case number. They are real people facing real struggles, and our job is to protect and secure their future. We take that role seriously and do everything possible to make those who seek our help feel heard and supported.
This commitment is evidenced by our client testimonials. Read what others have to say about our firm and its attorneys:
- “Christensen Law, especially attorney Nora Hanna, truly cares about its clients. They work incredibly hard on each case while making clients feel at ease and informed throughout the process. I would highly recommend using Christensen Law for any personal injury cases.” -Savannah Najor
- “Christensen Law is the absolute best. This was my first time needing a personal injury attorney, and they made the process stress-free. They are professional, down-to-earth, understanding, and really care about their clients. I am so grateful they were recommended to me, and I would definitely recommend them.” -Erick Harris
Our West Bloomfield Brain Injury Attorneys Will Fight for the Money You Need and Deserve
Brain injuries can cause severe and permanent complications, and sufferers may need lifelong medical care. According to a 2024 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a nonfatal TBI requiring inpatient treatment costs an average of around $52,000 in medical expenses in the first year.
These damages are significant, and they do not even account for long-term care or the noneconomic toll of a TBI on your overall well-being and quality of life. When you work with Christensen Law, you can rest assured that our West Bloomfield brain injury attorneys will pursue the maximum compensation possible for all of your recoverable losses, which may include:
- Medical treatment, including doctor’s visits, hospitalizations, medical procedures, medical equipment, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and attendant care
- Lost wages and employment benefits, including lost income, lost health insurance, and lost retirement benefits
- Lost or reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, including mental health issues, emotional anguish, loss of enjoyment, diminished quality of life, chronic and severe pain, reduced cognitive abilities, scarring, and disfigurement
- Wrongful death, including tangible and intangible losses stemming from a loved one’s fatal TBI
Every personal injury case is different, and the specific damages and amount of compensation you can recover will depend on the unique facts of your claim. To learn more about seeking your brain injury losses, contact Christensen Law online or call today for a free consultation.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Brain injuries usually result from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body but can also occur when an object (such as a bullet or shrapnel) goes through brain tissue.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common causes of TBIs include:
Slip and Falls, Trip and Falls, and Falls from a Height
Falls are the leading cause of TBIs. Our law firm handles slip-and-fall accident cases, falls caused by negligent property conditions (premises liability), workplace falls, and construction accident falls.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our injury attorneys help auto accident victims pursue first-party No-Fault insurance claims and third-party liability claims. We take cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle collisions
- Truck accidents
- Bus crashes
- Bicycle wrecks
- Pedestrian accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Hit-and-run collisions
- Uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) accidents
Sports Injuries
High-impact sports, like football, boxing, lacrosse, and hockey, can cause brain injuries. Sports-related TBIs are particularly common in youth. If negligence played a role in your or your child’s brain injury, our law firm will discuss your legal options.
Explosive Blasts
Explosions send out pressure waves that can cause brain injuries. Explosive blasts can also release shrapnel and debris or throw the body, all of which can cause a TBI. If you were the victim of an explosion in your home, workplace, or elsewhere, we can review your case.
How Our West Bloomfield Brain Injury Lawyers Prove Your Right to Recover Compensation
Proving an at-fault party owes you compensation for causing your brain injury requires establishing negligence. Our West Bloomfield brain injury attorneys build a case showing that:
- The liable party owed you a duty of care. We will show that the at-fault party had a legal obligation to act reasonably and avoid causing you harm.
- The liable party’s actions amounted to a breach of duty. We will prove that the at-fault party’s actions (or lack of action) deviated from what others would find reasonable or necessary.
- The breach of duty was the cause of your injury. We will use evidence and testimony to establish that the liable party’s actions were a direct cause of your brain injury.
- Your injury led to damages. We will prove that you suffered economic damages and noneconomic damages because of your TBI.
Evidence in a brain injury case may include:
- Surveillance, cell phone, traffic camera, or dashcam footage of the accident that caused your TBI
- Debris and physical evidence from the accident scene
- Police reports or official incident reports
- Medical records
- Medical and scientific research
- Eyewitness statements
- Reports and testimony from medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists, economists, life care planners, and other relevant subject matter experts
- Estimates, receipts, bills, invoices, wage records, and other proof of your current and future losses
- Testimony regarding your physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering
Michigan’s Statute of Limitations for Filing a Brain Injury Lawsuit
There are important deadlines that will apply to your brain injury case. Michigan’s statute of limitations outlines how long you have to take legal action. According to Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.5805, you generally have three years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
If your TBI resulted from a traffic accident and you have No-Fault insurance coverage, you must file your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance claim within one year, according to Mich. Comp. Laws Ann § 500.3145.
If you wait too long, you may be unable to recover compensation. Our West Bloomfield brain injury attorneys will help you get started before time runs out.
How a Brain Injury Can Affect Victims
Brain injuries can range in severity from mild to moderate to severe. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the symptoms of a mild brain injury can heal over time with proper treatment. Moderate to severe injuries can result in permanent complications, including:
- Memory problems
- Shortened attention span
- Impaired judgment
- Problem-solving deficits
- Poor coordination and balance
- Physical weakness or paralysis
- Vision problems
- Changes in hearing, taste, smell, and touch
- Left- or right-sided neglect
- Difficulty speaking and understanding speech (aphasia)
- Personality and behavioral changes
- Anxiety and depression
- Impaired ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)
Contact Christensen Law About Your Brain Injury Case
The experienced and compassionate legal team at Christensen Law is here to help when an accident turns your life upside down. Our West Bloomfield brain injury lawyers will pursue the financial resources you need to care for yourself or your injured loved one.
Contact us online or call 24/7 for a free consultation. We serve clients on contingency.
