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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)

Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

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Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

Free
Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

Free
Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

Free
Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

Free
Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

Free
Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

Free
Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

Are SSDI Recipients Eligible for Medicaid?

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 […]

Are Car Accident Settlements Public Record?

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 […]

What Is Whiplash & How Long Does It Last?

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 […]

How are Car Accident Settlements Paid?

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 […]

What to Do When a Car Accident Isn’t Your Fault

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 […]

Barry Goodman

Barry Goodman Named to AIOPIA 10 Best in Michigan List

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Detroit Personal Injury Attorney and Firm Partner Barry J. Goodman has been selected among the 10 Best in Michigan for 2017 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). This is the third consecutive year Attorney Goodman has been named to the AIOPIA 10 Best list. The American […]

How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]

Free
Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)