Year: 2015

Across the country, merry maker will be raising a glass to toast the coming of 2016 this New Year’s Eve. If all that celebrating leaves you toasted, don’t run the risk of drunk driving. Instead, you can get a Safe Ride Home from Christensen Law. This Thanksgiving, Christensen Law launched…

Trial lawyers must always deal with the facts they are given, even the bad ones. A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision provides a cautionary tale of insurance fraud to auto accident attorneys. In Secura Insurance v Thomas, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a judge’s decision in favor of Secura…

Christmas is two short days away. Many Michigan residents have already hit the road to visit family and friends. But the holidays bring with them special dangers. Find out how to keep your holidays happy with these top Christmas safety tips. The holidays bring with them questionable weather, increased traffic,…

Representing auto accident victims often comes down to contract interpretation. Sometimes, you can ask the judge about revising no-fault policies themselves – but only when the contract is illegal under Michigan law. No-fault auto insurance policies protect Michigan motorists from car accident injuries. But those policies are not without exclusions….

Recovery from a traumatic brain injury is a complex process that is all about retraining the brain. Doctors use a variety of treatments to improve cognitive ability. Now, an Italian study suggests that physicians should add moderate exercise to the mix in order to increase brain plasticity and speed TBI…

The debate over Mayor Mike Duggan’s D-Insurance bill is heating up. It appears that the state Senate may soon vote on the bill, and now Michigan doctors are stepping up to voice their opposition to the bill. The Michigan Health & Hospital Association, which includes the Detroit Medical Center and…

After a car crash, the auto accident victim and the at-fault driver often don’t agree on much. They do both want the Defendant’s third party insurance policy to cover the damages. But when an accident happens while the Defendant was on the clock, both of them might be out of…

The holiday season is in full swing. Family and friends are visiting. There are holiday parties to go to, presents to buy, and gifts to wrap. For TBI caregivers, all of that layers on top of doctors’ appointments, treatment and exercise routines, and the ordinary life stresses of caring for…

After an auto accident, your first question is often “what do I do now?” Should you call the police first, or your family? When do you need to contact your insurance provider? Here is a helpful check list to get you through those first few days. 1. Get Safe Your…

Auto accident attorneys do everything they can to protect their clients’ claims to no-fault benefits. But sometimes, the error that ends your case happens long before the free consultation. If your client misses critical reporting requirements, there may be nothing to be done. In the unpublished case Grimmett v Farmers Insurance…