Category: No-Fault Automobile Insurance

Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance Byline: Stephanie Arndt, Appellate Specialist For decades, Michigan was one of the only states that provided victims of automobile accidents with comprehensive, lifetime benefits if they were injured in a motor vehicle accident. For individuals who sustained catastrophic or permanent injuries, this was an important benefit. It…

As a no-fault insurance state, Michigan motorists must first turn to their own insurers to collect compensation for expenses stemming from an auto accident. Personal injury protection (PIP) benefits pay for an injured party’s medical expenses, wage loss, attendant care, and replacement services after a crash. It doesn’t matter who…

A previous version of this blog post discussed how credit scores could significantly impact a driver’s car insurance rates in Michigan. However, changes to the state’s auto insurance laws now prohibit insurance companies from using credit scores to set rates for consumers. Here, Christensen Law explains the new rule and…

Under Michigan law, all vehicle owners are required to carry minimum amounts of no-fault insurance. If you are involved in an accident, your no-fault insurance can pay for your medical bills, your lost wages, replacement services, and damage you cause to others’ property. As its name suggests, no-fault benefits are…

  If you are a Michigan driver, you must carry auto insurance. This insurance includes personal injury protection (PIP), or no-fault insurance coverage. Individuals injured in auto accidents in Michigan must first turn to their PIP insurance to cover many of the bills they incur following a crash. Is Michigan…

Semi-truck accidents are some of the most devastating crashes on the road. Heavy trucks, dangerous cargo, and high speed can all combine to cause severe or fatal injuries to anyone in the vicinity. But who pays after an accident? Christensen Law can answer these trucking accident questions for you. Keep…

Motor vehicle accidents can have tremendous financial consequences, especially when someone is seriously hurt. Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance is designed to help injured people get the money they need. But how do you know which bills are covered by insurance? Let Christensen Law explain. Michigan no-fault claims are divided into…

It’s safe to say that ridesharing services have changed the face of transportation in Michigan. When companies like Uber and Lyft came on the scene a decade ago, they were marketed as a convenient commuter option and a safe alternative to drunk driving. They are also valuable services to help…

It was a normal day until another car hit you. Now you’re nursing painful injuries, sidelined from work, and trying to figure out your next move. If you’re like most people, you’re probably also wondering how soon you should contact a car accident lawyer. Here’s a general rule of thumb:…

The moments after a car accident are often upsetting and disorienting, so you may not know what to do or who to call. Below are recommendations from the auto accident attorneys at Christensen Law. To protect your chance of recovering damages, you must report the crash and start documenting the…