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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
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 […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
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 […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
