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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Michigan’s no-fault insurance policy is currently in the works of being reformed. In Michigan, drivers and passengers injured in a motor vehicle accident are able to receive no-fault benefits from their insurance companies, meaning victims are able to receive compensation for their cost of injuries no matter who was at fault for the incident. Both pedestrians and bicyclists involved […]
April 29, 2008 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s so-called think tank, Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), today released its phony report that claims to rank the best and worst state legal systems in America. American Association for Justice (AAJ) obtained a copy in advance of U.S. Chamber’s formal release tomorrow. “This latest propaganda […]
A revised version of Senate Bill 248 recently passed the House Insurance Committee and is headed for a vote in the House of Representatives early next week. If the bill passes it will not only be detrimental to healthcare workers but all victims involved in Michigan automobile accidents. Michigan is a no-fault state which means […]
Motorcyclists injured in an accident often suffer more severe and permanent injuries due to their vulnerability on the road and lack of protection of not being enclosed and shielded by metal like automobiles. However, even though injuries resulting after a motorcycle accident may be more severe and therefore requiring additional long term medical care and […]
If you have ever stumbled over an object or bumped into someone while texting and walking, you probably felt foolish. Apple’s new “transparent texting” technology could spare you such embarrassment in the future. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently approved a patent for Apple’s see-through iPhone, according to a report at mashable.com. The website says […]
