No-Fault Automobile Insurance

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 can be upsetting and disorienting. You may not know what to do or who to call. The following are some recommendations from the attorneys at Christensen Law. Report the Crash Michigan law requires motorists to report collisions when someone is injured, killed, or there…

When a client has both health insurance and no-fault auto insurance it should be a good thing. But when the coordinated insurance companies argue over the coverage, it could make your case that much more difficult. Coordinated insurance is intended to allow Michigan motorists to save money and ensure quality…

Who hasn’t rushed out to warm up the car and defrost the windshield on a cold Michigan morning. Few residents think that leaving the keys behind for that quick couple of minutes could leave them without a car, permanently. New data says that’s exactly what is happening across the state….

If an Uber or Lyft driver gets into an auto accident, whose insurance pays the bills? A set of bills before the Michigan Senate lay out a compromise between the companies, the state, and their insurers. Since 2014, there have been concerns about what would happen to passengers if an Uber driver or…

A recent crash between a teen driver and a CATA bus in Lansing raises the question: Who pays for bus accident injuries? The answer depends on who is hurt and the different insurance policies involved. Earlier this month, Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing shut down as the police investigated a serious bus…

When insurance providers fight over who should pay first-party no-fault benefits, the issue is a matter of priority. While priority is usually relatively straightforward, there are cases where it is clear an injured person is entitled to benefits, but not which insurance company should pay. When an insurance company voluntarily…

Once again, a Michigan legislature has taken aim at Michigan’s no-fault act. He is proposing no-fault reform legislation which, so far, seems to do nothing to help the people the law is designed to protect. Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance has been under attack the last few years. Whether through statewide no-fault…

No one wants to pay thousands of dollars per year in car insurance. But could your bad credit be affecting your car insurance rates? More importantly, should auto insurance companies be allowed to consider your financial history in determining your risk of being in an accident? In Michigan, no-fault auto…