Author: David E. Christensen

Dog attack on human

A dog bite can be a traumatizing experience. Injuries can range from lacerations or puncture wounds to severe disfigurement and infection. And if the dog is unfamiliar to you or a stray, you may rightfully worry about whether it has rabies or other transmissible diseases.  If you’re asking yourself, “What…

Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky-Kime Secure $9.5 Million-Dollar Victory Trial partners wrap up a protracted and challenging case with a positive outcome in a wrongful death suit against four Michigan-based corporations. Plaintiff Karen Tremont is the mother and personal representative of the estate of her deceased son, Cameron Caldwell, a…

DAVE CHRISTENSEN SPEAKS ABOUT MICHIGAN NO-FAULT LEGISLATION AND INSURANCE Our resident subject matter expert Dave was recently asked to opine on the impact the new No-Fault legislation has had on the MCCA (Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association), PIP, and the pass-along consequences to Michigan consumers. Watch the segment here: The Rising…

We’re proud to announce the appointments of Sarah Stempky-Kime, managing partner, to the Michigan State Bar Negligence Section Council, and of Nora Hanna, trial attorney, to the Executive Board of the Michigan Association of Justice. Kime brings extensive experience in plaintiff personal injury and law firm management to her role…

Laws Surrounding Dog Bites and Animal Attacks in Michigan

A dog bite or animal attack is a frightening experience that can inflict injuries ranging from superficial wounds to severe disfigurement. Additional health complications, such as infections, may endanger a victim’s life. Understanding the laws surrounding dog bites and animal attacks in Michigan is crucial to protecting your rights and…

Uninsured car accident

You’ve been hit by an uninsured driver in Michigan. Now what?   Most Michiganders involved in collisions can turn to their no-fault insurance policies to cover their medical bills and lost wages. But no-fault benefits aren’t always enough to cover the full extent of your losses after a serious wreck. Keep…

Traumatic Brain Injury Therapies

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan estimates that 58,500 Michiganders suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. People with mild TBIs, like concussions, often make a full recovery by resting and avoiding physically and mentally demanding activities. But not everyone is so lucky. Nationwide, 166 people per day die from…