Why You Should Worry About Your Insurer? In the event of an accident, your auto insurance company or the at-fault driver’s insurer covers your losses. However, insurance companies are in the business of making money off customers paying their premiums. In order to protect their own best interests, insurance companies will find any way to […]
Injuries that occur during a car accident can be severe and disrupt a victim’s life. Individuals who are hurt in a motor vehicle collision may need surgery, long-term treatment, and could be unable to return to work for an extended period. Seven of the most common injuries sustained through a vehicle collision include: Broken bones […]
There are two classes of liability — and associated insurance plans — in car accident law. “At-fault” car insurance, which is the norm in the majority of states, assigns liability to one party in a collision. Generally, whoever is deemed liable is responsible for covering the expenses associated with victims’ injuries (some state laws are […]
Whether you’re commuting to and from work, taking your kids to school, or running errands around town, you probably spend a solid chunk of your day behind the wheel. We rely heavily on our cars to get us from Point A to Point B, come rain or shine. Because we use our vehicles so often, […]
Goodman Acker, P.C. is thrilled to announce that our Partner and co-founder, Barry Goodman, has been appointed to the Mackinac Island Commission by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This is Goodman’s second term on the Commission. He previously served from 2007-2013, and was lauded at the end of his term by Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Phil […]
The Detroit personal injury attorneys at Goodman Acker, P.C. are proud to sponsor A Night in Nineveh: A Journey Through Time. The Shlama Foundation is hosting this important community fundraiser as part of their mission to help the people of Nineveh rebuild their lives after the destructive ISIS attack in 2014. The event was held on Friday, […]
Corporations and property owners in Michigan have a duty to make sure their property is safe and free of hazards… so one would think. Michigan courts have historically held that if what caused you to fall was “open and obvious” the property owner cannot be held responsible. Michigan’s Open and Obvious Danger Doctrine protects property […]
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tell us that more at least 3,450 individuals died in distracted driving crashes in 2016 alone, while countless more suffered injuries. According to some experts, that rate may even be on the rise. Distracted driving is a well-known hazard, yet these accidents continue to occur—why? It can be difficult […]
After a serious car accident, your first priority should be to seek medical attention. However, if your crash was relatively minor, you might feel as if you do not need to worry about going to the doctor after an accident. However, even if you do not think you were badly injured, it is always better […]
The Rights of a Bicyclist in Michigan Most Michigan bike accidents are with other motor vehicles. This is because car and truck drivers are often unwilling to share the road with bicyclists, and may cause serious accidents out of negligence or frustration with bikers. While bicyclists do have roughly the same rights and responsibilities as […]
