The National Safety Council has reported that side-collision accidents, commonly referred to as T-bone collisions, are ranked second among collision types in serious injuries and fatalities each year. T-bone accidents are extremely dangerous by nature because there is little metal to absorb the affects of a high speed impact to the side of the vehicle compared to […]
Bicycles on the roadway are, by law, vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. In a perfect world, bicyclists and drivers would follow the rules of the road, drive without distractions, and safely share the road. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and even if it is, accidents do happen. Even […]
At the start of this week, on Tuesday May 19th, Takata Corporation, a Japanese auto parts manufacturer and supplier, recalled 34 million vehicles due to defective airbags. This recall, the largest one in American automotive history, stems from a long account of suspicions about Takata’s products which began in the early 2000s by some of […]
Summer is the perfect time for fun activities such as riding your bike. However it is important to remember that a bicycle is a vehicle and that many bicycle-related crashes result in serious injury. At the law firm of Goodman Acker P.C., our Detroit bicycle accident lawyers see the outcomes of these tragic accidents and want to […]
With summer on the way and the weather getting nicer, many people in the Metro Detroit area are bringing their bicycles out of storage. Biking can be a great way to get physical activity and can be a great alternative to driving to the store or work. Although it has many benefits, they can be […]
A dog attack is a traumatic experience and for many victims, serious injuries can result. Victims who sustain injuries as result of a dog bite do have legal rights and should consult with an experienced attorney to discuss their case. At Goodman Acker P.C. our Detroit dog bite lawyers actively represent victims who are hurt as a […]
On Tuesday night around 9:30 p.m., a New York-bound train veered off the tracks, causing most of the train’s passenger cars to fall over and some to be severely damaged. The accident, which killed at least six people, involved 238 passengers and five Amtrak crew members. Local hospitals received around 100 patients; many had minor […]
It’s spring time in Michigan and for many that means time to bring out the bike and enjoy riding. Motorists all over the state will begin to see more and more motorcycles out on our roads and highways. For this reason, our Goodman Acker P.C. motorcycle attorneys also thought this would be a good time to remind […]
Road rash, also called abrasions, happens when you fall or slide on a hard surface, such as a road or highway and the friction causes layers of your skin to rub off. Road rash injuries can be very painful and severe because of the fact that layers of the skin are removed and many nerve […]
You may already know about Michigan workers’ compensation if you are a Michigan worker. The system covers medical costs and provides wage replacement benefits to injured workers. But workers’ compensation is a complex program, and there are many aspects you may never have heard of. So, in this blog, we will cover five facts you […]
