Are you wondering if you can file for Social Security disability benefits? Below, our legal professionals explain what you need to know about the SSI process and how to obtain the benefits you are entitled to. How Do I Get Social Security Disability? You can obtain Social Security disability through the following programs: Social Security Disability […]
Although the definition of “catastrophic injury” can vary, the term is generally accepted to classify a category of injuries that severely debilitate a victim’s ability to perform as they did pre-injury. A catastrophic injury may disrupt a victim’s ability to work, engage in leisure activities, or complete other tasks. In addition to physical injuries, catastrophic […]
Goodman Acker Gives Thanks to our Teachers In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Goodman Acker is thrilled to announce its School Supplies Gift Giveaway! Goodman Acker will be giving away two $250 gift cards to either Office Depot or Staples to two lucky teachers in Michigan! Public teachers play an instrumental role in making certain the children of our […]
Football has always been a rough, high-contact sport, but that doesn’t mean the players deserve to suffer brutal, lifelong injuries. Although football has been associated with concussions and traumatic brain injuries for years, it’s only recently that we’ve begun to see the link between football and lasting brain trauma. As a result, more people are […]
Last month we were interviewed by Channel 7 WXYZ’s Andrea Isom for a trip and fall claim we are pursuing on behalf of our client, Pamela Flanigan. Mrs. Flanigan was out on a shopping trip with her daughter in the days before Christmas 2018 when she tripped and fell on a 1 foot ledge. She […]
At Goodman Acker P.C., we would like to congratulate Ronita Bahri, one of our associate attorneys, for receiving the honor of being recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers® among its list of Rising Stars attorneys for 2019. This marks Ms. Bahri’s first year to be listed among the other young new attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers®. Our […]
In most cases, as long as you are paying your taxes, you have SSDI coverage according to the Social Security Administration. It may, however, not be simple to collect. Working for yourself has several advantages, but it can be tricky to ensure your benefits when you don’t have the protection of an employer. As a […]
Whether you’re commuting to and from work, taking your kids to school, or running errands around town, you probably spend a solid chunk of your day behind the wheel. We rely heavily on our cars to get us from Point A to Point B, come rain or shine. Because we use our vehicles so often, […]
Goodman Acker Partner Jordan Acker Demands that Insurers & Lawyers “Do Better” Many of you have probably read the article in Crain’s about the “flood” of suits into Oakland and Macomb County courts over the last few years. Read the article here. It’s something we as Plaintiff lawyers have seen, especially since the Covenant decision came down. Let […]
Goodman Acker, P.C. is thrilled to announce that our Partner and co-founder, Barry Goodman, has been appointed to the Mackinac Island Commission by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This is Goodman’s second term on the Commission. He previously served from 2007-2013, and was lauded at the end of his term by Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Phil […]
