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Category: Truck Accidents

 

Personal Injury Results

$15.3 MILLION | AUTO ACCIDENT (WAYNE COUNTY, MI)

$6.5 MILLION | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$3 MILLION | PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT (INGHAM COUNTY, MI)

$2.1 MILLION | PREMISES LIABILITY (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$2 MILLION | TRUCK ACCIDENT (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$1.9 MILLION | AUTO ACCIDENT (WAYNE COUNTY, MI)

How Do I Find the Best Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me

How Do I Find the Best Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me?

The sheer weight and size of a semi-truck, particularly a semi-truck, mean accidents involving these vehicles can be incredibly dangerous and deadly. These devastating incidents often require a lawyer’s help afterward. Injuries, damages, and accusations can cost you thousands, and you deserve proper compensation.  You want to find the best semi-truck accident lawyer near you […]

Who Can I Sue For a Truck Accident in Michigan?

When you’re dealing with the physical, financial, and emotional hardships following a truck accident, it can be easy to put the idea of taking legal action in the back of your mind. However, it is a real situation that should be addressed so you can focus on your recovery after sustaining an injury. Legal action […]

Hours of Service Regulations for Truckers Suspended

In response to an increased demand for supplies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, hours of service regulations have been suspended. These regulations, established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), define the amount of time that truck drivers can safely stay on the road during a shift. Hours of service regulations minimize driver fatigue and […]

What Challenges May I Face in a Truck Accident Claim?

Trucks are necessary to convey goods from one part of Michigan to another and out of state. But their large size, coupled with driver fatigue and acts of negligence, means they are subject to one of the most common accident types in the United States. Thankfully, victims of truck collisions can file a compensation claim […]

How Can a Trucking Company Keep Drivers Safe?

Truck accidents are common and have devastating consequences for all those involved. Therefore, trucking companies must keep their drivers safe by ensuring that they obey traffic rules when on the road and properly maintaining their vehicles. But this is not all the truck company can do. There are other steps trucking companies can take to […]

The Catastrophic Nature of a Trucking Accident

Different types of vehicles are involved in road accidents, but no crashes are as dangerous as those involving large trucks — that is, 18-wheelers or semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Due to their size, these vehicles can cause catastrophic damage in a traffic accident. In this article, our Detroit truck accident lawyers discuss […]

5 Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]

$2 Million Settlement for Victim of Truck Accident

Our Detroit truck accident lawyers at Goodman Acker P.C. recently obtained a $2,000,000 settlement on behalf of our client, a college student who was run over by a semi-truck. The accident occurred on the northbound shoulder of I-75 Expressway in Hazel Park. Our client, a 21-year old from Clinton Township, was heading home when he […]

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