Detroit Personal Injury Lawyers

We Have Recovered Millions for Our Clients

Our reputable law firm is proud to have achieved million-dollar results for our clients in Detroit, MI, and throughout Michigan’s Tri-County Area. Our goal is to maximize compensation awards for our clients so that they don’t experience any financial strain as a result of their injuries. As our client, you can rest assured in knowing that we will protect your rights to fair compensation.

Our efforts to help those in need have led to our feature in the following publications and media outlets:

Why We Do What We Do at Goodman Acker

Why People Choose Goodman Acker

1. Free Consultations
2. 150+ Years of Combined Experience
3. Available 24/7
4. 99% Success Rate in Winning Cases

What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?

A personal injury lawyer represents individuals injured in otherwise preventable accidents. These accidents can occur for a variety of reasons: distracted or impaired drivers, bites from unleashed dogs in public spaces, and even accidents that occur in hospitals, such as during childbirth. A Detroit personal injury lawyer will investigate and prove that someone else’s negligence caused your accident. That individual should be held liable for your injuries, medical bills, and mental state, and your lawyer can help get you the compensation you deserve.

What Qualifies as a Personal Injury Claim?

The legal term “personal injury” defines a case that involves harm to a person’s emotional wellness or body. These cases focus on negligence and the person responsible for the accident. Through litigation, the parties work to discover who was at fault for the injuries, determine the extent of the damages, and compensate the injury victim for said damages.

Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

Multiple types of situations can fall into the category of personal injury cases. To qualify as a personal injury case, the incident must involve a victim of an injury as well as a negligent party. Many circumstances surround these cases, and personal injury lawyers investigate them thoroughly. If you’ve been injured in any of the following ways, you might be eligible to file a claim:

This list is not all-inclusive, and you can encounter many more possible causes for a personal injury case. If you or someone you love has been injured, reach out to us today to see if you qualify for a claim. We will ask questions that can help us determine the best course of action.

What Are Damages?

The damages that occur due to a personal injury claim include noneconomic harm and financial expenses. Most damages are medical expenses. Nonmedical damages include time taken off work or a lost job. If you file a personal injury claim, you might be able to recover the following damages:

• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damages
• Cost of transportation for medical care or due to the loss of a vehicle
• Medical bills, including medication, surgeries, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and emergency room visits

If your treatment is expected to last for an extended period or cause long-term expenses, your personal injury lawyer will estimate the total costs.

Who Is Liable for Damages?

Discovering who’s liable for damages in a personal injury claim can be tricky. You must prove who was responsible for the accident, which can vary depending on the type of incident. Further, specific laws and regulations surround government entities, manufacturers, and medical professionals. Accidents can also be the fault of more than one person. Determining fault is an important aspect of filing a personal injury claim and including all parties involved.

About Goodman Acker

At Goodman Acker, you’ll find a team of highly experienced attorneys and support staff. With more than 150 years of experience, our law firm is well-versed in the laws surrounding personal injury claims, as well as many other types of legal cases. Our lawyers work hard to ensure you’re getting the compensation you deserve to get back to your everyday life. Reach out to our office, and Goodman Acker will pair you with a Detroit personal injury lawyer specializing in your type of case to provide you with the best representation possible.

Contact Goodman Acker Today

Being involved in an accident can be traumatic. You might experience life-altering injuries that result in medical bills, missed days at work, the loss of your job due to inability to work, and even emotional damages. No matter how the injury occurred, you deserve an attorney who will fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve. Our team looks forward to giving you that representation.

Goodman Acker P.C. – Headquarters

17000 W 10 Mile Rd 2nd Floor
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 831-1507

Recommended Reading

• How the Personal Injury Claim Process Works
• Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?
• How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Last?

LEGALLY REVIEWED BY BARRY J. GOODMAN

Barry J. Goodman has devoted his professional life to keeping courthouse doors open for victims seeking justice. Always a tireless advocate for his own clients, Goodman sees his responsibility as a Detroit personal injury attorney in a broader sense as well. [ Attorney Bio ]