Our firm, Goodman Acker P.C., is excited to announce our very own Attorney Acker has been recognized by his peers to be featured in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Attorney Acker has been selected for this incredible accomplishment for his work in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Our team of knowledgeable personal […]
Our firm, Goodman Acker P.C., is thrilled to announce our very own Attorney Barry Goodman has been selected to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s “Nation’s Top One Percent” award. The organization is devoted to encouraging the highest standards of legal excellence, making it an incredible accomplishment for any legal professional to be awarded with […]
While Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) recipients can get Medicare coverage, they are not able to receive Medicaid coverage. Only people with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are eligible for Medicaid. In the state of Michigan, if you receive SSI benefits, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicaid coverage. What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is a […]
If you are receiving SSDI payments, can you still get Medicare benefits? The answer is yes. However, there is a waiting period involved that may hinder your ability to obtain Medicare payments right away. You must wait 2 years (24 months) to receive Medicare after becoming entitled to SSDI benefits. In reality, you may have […]
If you have been involved in a car accident, a question that may be running through your mind is whether or not car accident settlements are public record. The answer, generally speaking, is no. In rare exceptions, a judge may unseal or open a confidential settlement, but the confidentiality of a settlement is normally agreed upon […]
If you have been injured in a car accident, there is a good chance you may have a slight, or even severe, case of whiplash. While the name is common, many people don’t know what whiplash actually is and how long it lasts. Our Detroit car accident attorneys at Goodman Acker P.C. provide information to help […]
One of the most common types of personal injury claims filed in America are those originating from car accidents. Traffic collisions have become so frequent, you are more likely to know someone who has been in an accident, or have been in one yourself, than not. With all of these car accident claims being filed, how […]
A car accident that you did not cause is still a car accident that will be a problem for you. Plenty of issues and complications are sure to arise, but you can try to mitigate them by knowing what to do ahead of time. Otherwise, you might find yourself simply guessing and making mistakes after being in […]
On Thursday, June 1st WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit News interviewed our client, a 21-year old college student who was run over by a semi-truck on the shoulder of Northbound I-75 Expressway. He was a pedestrian lawfully standing on the shoulder of the expressway near 9 Mile Road Exit in Hazel Park when a semi-truck ran off […]
Personal injury cases can occur from a variety of accidents, but the most common are auto accidents. At Goodman Acker, we strive to make it our goal to defend those whom have been injured in an auto accident by no fault of their own. We recently represented a Madison Heights resident in a personal injury […]
