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$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)

5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

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Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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5 Things to Look For in an Attorney You Can Trust

Finding an attorney you can trust is critical to the success of your case. But if you’ve never needed a lawyer before, how should you know what to look for? Consider the tips below to make your search for trustworthy counsel a little easier. Here’s what you should look for in a personal injury attorney: […]

How Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Happen?

Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]

An Overview of Michigan Motorcycle Law

With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]

Goodman Acker Team

Goodman Acker P.C. Named Among “10 Best Law Firms”

Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2015 “10 Best Law Firms” in Michigan by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Founded in 2014, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has made it their mission to recognize outstanding attorneys for excellence in their field. This third-party […]

Identifying a Back Injury After a Car Accident

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, […]

Pedestrian Deaths Increase by a Near 10% in 2015

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]

8 Safety Tips to Avoid a Bicycle Accident

Hundreds of people die in bicycle-related accidents every year in the United States, more than 90 percent of which involve automobiles. Bicycle accidents also cause roughly 540,000 injuries. In order to protect yourself while you ride and decrease your chances of an accident, please consider the following helpful safety tips: Follow the same traffic laws that motorists […]

Hamtramck School Board Member Fights Removal from Office

Mohammad Huda, a Hamtramck school board member, has filed a lawsuit against the school district and his fellow board members after he was removed from office last month amid questions about his residency. Huda’s seat has been vacant since January 13. Huda’s complaint has been filed with the Wayne County Circuit Court, stating that his […]

Is There a Minimum Value for a Personal Injury Settlement?

If you have been involved in an accident, it is a matter of principle that you can pursue compensation for any losses and/or injuries, no matter how minor. Any time you suffer because of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, the offending party should be held responsible. It doesn’t matter how “serious” or costly your losses […]

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