A car crash should never be taken lightly, even if you are lucky enough to walk away without any serious injuries. Car accidents can be extremely difficult to handle, especially because they often cause property damage, personal injuries, and sometimes even emotional trauma, such as PTSD. If you find yourself unscathed after a crash, you […]
One of the biggest concerns people have after a damaging accident is how much compensation they can receive for an injury. Car accidents can be expensive, especially if you had to take an ambulance to the hospital, are taking time off work to recover, or if your injury requires follow-up appointments with your physician. Plus, the injuries […]
If you were involved in a car accident, you might be wondering how long you have to file a lawsuit against the guilty party for your injuries. Each state has different rules about time constraints on pain and suffering lawsuits, but in Michigan, the law provides injured individuals with 3 years before their lawsuit is invalid. […]
After a serious car accident, your first priority should be to seek medical attention. However, if your crash was relatively minor, you might feel as if you do not need to worry about going to the doctor after an accident. However, even if you do not think you were badly injured, it is always better […]
When you hire legal counsel to help you with a serious matter, you expect that your case will be handled with the utmost care, attention, and expertise. Unfortunately, sometimes your lawyer simply may not be the right fit for your case, and you may be forced to consider terminating them. At Goodman Acker P.C., we […]
The Rights of a Bicyclist in Michigan Most Michigan bike accidents are with other motor vehicles. This is because car and truck drivers are often unwilling to share the road with bicyclists, and may cause serious accidents out of negligence or frustration with bikers. While bicyclists do have roughly the same rights and responsibilities as […]
Here are a few of our tips for starting your accident investigation: Before you leave the scene, speak to everyone and gather names. It may go without saying, but getting the correct names and contact information from everyone involved in the accident is critical to getting proper compensation. In order to present a compelling case, you’ll need […]
How to Spot the Signs of a Birth Injury From lifetime medical treatments to ongoing physical therapy, you will likely need significant resources to care for your child in the wake of a birth injury. But when doctors are negligent, it isn’t always readily apparent. With birth injury, it can take several days or even […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
Figuring out what to do after an accident can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure how to handle your insurance policy. In Michigan, all drivers are required to obtain no-fault insurance, which covers several different types of damages in an accident regardless of who was at fault. However, basic no-fault insurance policies […]
