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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)

Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

Name(Required)

Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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Consultation

Free Consultation, No Obligation.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Identifying the Telltale Signs

Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]

What Are Contingency Fees & How Do They Work?

If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]

Lawsuit Filed For Commerce Township T-Bone Car Accident

On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]

An Overview of Michigan Dog Bite Laws

Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the Personal Injury Case Process

Have you been injured in an accident? You may have questions about what happens next. You may be wondering, “is my case worth anything?” “Will it go to trial?” “I don’t know anything about the legal process, so who can I turn to for help with my claim?” Rest assured that the Detroit personal injury […]

How Winter Weather Influences Your Car Accident Claim

Michigan drivers are no strangers to poor driving conditions during harsh winters. Heavy rain or snow can decrease visibility, and the presence of black ice decreases traction on the roadways, contributing to hydroplaning and skidding. Thick fog or strong winds are other factors that make driving more hazardous. Countless car accidents occur during the winter months that […]

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