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…
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You do not need a motorcycle license in Michigan, but you do need a motorcycle endorsement. Drivers as young as 16 can get an endorsement with the proper permitting and testing, although requirements will vary based on a few factors. You can face jail time and financial penalties for riding…
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…
Anyone who endures a hard blow or sharp jolt to the head could sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries can result in long-term or permanent brain damage, impairing a victim’s memory, personality, cognition, ability to move, and more. Traumatic brain injuries can be extraordinarily costly to treat….
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…
Motorcycle insurance is required in Michigan. But the rules for motorcycle insurance are different from the state’s no-fault auto insurance laws for cars and trucks. That’s because by law, motorcycles are not considered motor vehicles. What is a Motorcycle? The Michigan Vehicle Code defines a motorcycle as a vehicle with…
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…
