In no-fault states, drivers injured in a car accident can rely on their insurance company to cover the cost of damages. This differs from fault-based states, which require drivers to file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company if injured in an accident. Determining the source of coverage may not be as simple if […]
Car accidents are common in Michigan, with the state recording 282,640 crashes in 2021. These accidents cause not only bodily injuries, but they also result in damage to your car. Michigan’s no-fault insurance coverage does not include damages to vehicles in an accident. To get compensated for the damage to your car, you must apply […]
As a driver, everything on the road is not always within your control. You may be driving in the right lane, within the speed limit, and without distractions, and have a pedestrian dart in front of you outside a crosswalk. Such a pedestrian is said to be jaywalking. However, if you hit them, several questions […]
When injured in an accident, victims may be susceptible to unscrupulous “ambulance chasing” tactics and have subpar legal representation. Called “case runners,” ambulance chasers use aggressive tactics to get personal information about accident victims and steer them toward the certain attorneys and doctors who pay the chasers well. Since accident victims are in a crisis, […]
When driving on Michigan’s highways and interstates, none of us expects to end up in an auto accident. However, depending on where you are traveling, you could have a higher chance of being involved in a crash. Some of the most dangerous highways in Michigan include Interstate 96, Interstate 94, and Interstate 75. Although you […]
After a car wreck, some drivers and passengers make the mistake of getting out of their vehicle to check the damage or direct traffic. However, this is a dangerous and even fatal action. The dangers of stepping outside your car after a crash are why the Michigan State Police often advise drivers to remain in […]
Determining fault in a Michigan auto accident is more complex than you might assume. Assigning liability can be more challenging when more than two vehicles are involved in the accident. Since every collision is different, determining fault requires thorough investigation, sometimes using experts. This blog delves into how fault is determined in multiple-car accidents. If […]
Despite state-wide “stay-at-home” orders reducing the number of drivers on the road by 18%, Michigan saw an increase in fatal vehicle crashes in 2020. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, more than 1,000 people died as a result of traffic crashes last year, an increase of 12% compared to 2019 and […]
Like many other states, Michigan is cracking down on cell phone use while driving to make the roads safer from distracted drivers. You need to know about Michigan’s updated cell phone laws, the risks of distracted driving, and how Goodman Aker can help in the event of an auto accident caused by texting and driving. […]
You’ll never have a moment to prepare for a car accident. You’ll just be in the middle of the aftermath trying to be calm. That’s why you should know what to do long before an accident happens. At Goodman Acker, our lawyers have over 150 years of combined experience protecting all types of clients. The steps (or […]
