If you have been involved in a car accident, a question that may be running through your mind is whether or not car accident settlements are public record. The answer, generally speaking, is no. In rare exceptions, a judge may unseal or open a confidential settlement, but the confidentiality of a settlement is normally agreed upon […]
One of the most common types of personal injury claims filed in America are those originating from car accidents. Traffic collisions have become so frequent, you are more likely to know someone who has been in an accident, or have been in one yourself, than not. With all of these car accident claims being filed, how […]
A car accident that you did not cause is still a car accident that will be a problem for you. Plenty of issues and complications are sure to arise, but you can try to mitigate them by knowing what to do ahead of time. Otherwise, you might find yourself simply guessing and making mistakes after being in […]
Personal injury cases can occur from a variety of accidents, but the most common are auto accidents. At Goodman Acker, we strive to make it our goal to defend those whom have been injured in an auto accident by no fault of their own. We recently represented a Madison Heights resident in a personal injury […]
Goodman Acker P.C. is representing four people who were involved in a tragic car accident early this April. The victims in the crash involved a 20-year old man, Zachary Garrison, and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Angel Careathers, both of whom were killed in the collision. Two passengers in the back seat, Angel’s sister Krystal, a 16-year-old, […]
When you are hopping in your car to head to work, do you ever consider the position in which you sit in relation to the steering wheel? Chances are, you don’t. In fact, most drivers probably get behind the wheel without giving their driving position any thought. However, the placement in which you sit can […]
Can doctors, medical service providers, and hospitals file suits against no-fault insurers seeking payment for services they have rendered to individuals in car accidents? If they can, can these medical providers safeguard their rights to reimbursement by sending written notices to no-fault insurers regarding their intent to collect pay on their own? The Michigan […]
On any given day, there is a possibility of car crashes due to a number of reasons. However, there are some times when the potential risks are increased, especially on certain holidays for which barbecues, get-togethers, and parties become more common. With us being just a few weeks from Labor Day, it is important to […]
Research shows roughly 3 million people suffer serious injuries in automobile accidents every year, and more than 90 people are killed in automobile crashes every day. While car accidents can lead to a wide range of mild, moderate, and severe injuries, some of the most common varieties are back injuries. Back injuries come in many forms, […]
Many people wonder if it is really necessary to hire a lawyer after a car accident. After all, how difficult can it be to submit a claim with your insurance company? What most people are unaware of is that handling your case without representation can seriously diminish the amount of money they will receive in […]
