COVID-19 invaded our world just over a year ago, and we continue to learn more about this infectious disease each day. While some test positive while being asymptomatic, others have mild to severe symptoms, which put them in the hospital or worse. Many have survived the infection and recovered completely, while others continue to experience […]
Driving or riding in a vehicle may seem like an everyday task, but it can be risky for pregnant women. If you’re unfortunate and find yourself in an automobile accident while pregnant, there are several unique concerns to consider. In addition to emotional trauma, injuries or complications are possible. The team at Goodman Acker P.C. […]
Texting and driving is dangerous because it is one of the major causes of motor accidents on the road. Driving requires your full concentration and attention. It’s a visual task. The term, ‘distracted driving’ describes driving in an unsafe manner while performing an activity that draws your attention from the road. Normal driving is already […]
Leaving the scene of an accident can carry severe penalties, especially if anyone is injured in the incident. Severe injuries can change misdemeanor charges into felony charges. This blog discusses the charges, fines, insurance implications, and other critical factors when drivers leave an accident scene. If you leave an accident scene for any reason, consult […]
Our founding and managing partner Barry Goodman has been selected for inclusion in the Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2021 Hall of Fame! Michigan Lawyers Weekly is an independent publication that provides the latest news in the world of Michigan law. The editorial board of the newspaper annually selects 20 attorneys to be inducted into their Hall […]
The world of social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. These popular media platforms are such a common part of daily life that most of us don’t think twice about what we post. From check-ins and reviews, to photos and updates about our daily lives, these means of […]
Click the link below to read Mark Brewer’s brief in the Michigan Supreme Court on behalf of a number of prominent organizations: Brief of Proposed Amici Curiae America Votes, Detroit Regional Chamber, Equality Michigan, Michigan Voices, and Planned Parenthood of Michigan in support of Plaintiff AFT Michigan. Brief in Michigan Supreme Court
Goodman Acker recently settled a motorcycle accident suit for a passenger who was seriously injured due to a road defect in Wayne County, Michigan. Our client was riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle when she was ejected from the bike after hitting a rut/trench in the roadway. As a result of the accident, […]
Photo by Omar Lopez on Unsplash Goodman Acker recently settled a birth injury suit against a Michigan hospital for a newborn girl whose face was cut above the eye during a Caesarean (C-section) procedure. The baby girl had to be treated by a plastic surgeon right at birth, and now has permanent scarring above her […]
The police report for our client said he was at fault. Goodman Acker proved different and won. After a 9-year old boy was struck by a Jeep while he was crossing the street as his mother watched from her porch, police accused the 9-year-old of running out into the street and placed no fault on […]
