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 […]
You may have noticed that there have been quite a few auto recalls in recent years. GM has recalled 1.6 million vehicles worldwide over issues with a faulty ignition switch, and Toyota recently settled a federal probe to the tune of $1.8 billion over complaints related to unintended acceleration in popular models. Volkswagen may also […]
On August 9, 2015, our Goodman Acker, P.C. client was involved in a T-bone collision at the intersection of John R. Road and Brockton Road in Madison Heights, Michigan. The car accident took place at approximately 5:09 p.m. Our client was driving northbound on John R. Road at Brockton when another motorist driving southbound on […]
A new Michigan law now allows drivers to show proof of automobile insurance to law enforcement using smart phones or tablets. Originally signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder in October 2015 (House Bill 4193), the legislation officially took effect on January 5, 2016. The purpose of the law is to give drivers greater flexibility […]
On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]
Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]
The holiday season is the most heavily trafficked two months of the year, and subsequently, prone to more traffic accidents. According to Geico, one of the best was to prep for heavy traffic and bad weather is a vehicle safety kit. Safety kits can prepare you for car accidents and bad-weather driving alike, and may help you minimize the aftermath […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states in 2012, 3,328 people suffered fatal injuries and 421,000 people sustained serious harm in accidents involving a distracted driver. Most people understand how dangerous it is for a person to remove their hands from the steering wheel while driving. Of course, this is even more dangerous if […]
