As many already know, New Year’s Eve brings about the largest parties and celebrations of the year. While this can be an enjoyable evening to spend with family, friends, and other close loved ones from the comfort of your own home, it is important you understand liabilities to ensure you and your guests are protected. […]
According to Michigan’s dram shop laws, which are explained in the Compiled Laws section 436.1801, vendors can be held responsible for alcohol-related accidents if the action of the vendor (bar, restaurant, shop, or other seller) providing the alcoholic product was a foreseeable cause of the injuries suffered. However, the vendor’s liability is not automatic. Before […]
Recently, Lt. Governor Brian Calley announced that enhanced 911 services are now available to communities across the state of Michigan with funding from the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. This change came as the result of a recommendation provided by the Mental Health and Wellness Commission, who suggested that response time in emergency situations can be […]
Our legal team of Detroit personal injury attorneys at Goodman Acker, P.C. is pleased to announce that our firm was selected by the City of Southfield as a winner in their 2016 Community Pride Program. About the Selection Process This program, which is sponsored annually by the city, the Garden Club, and Southfield Parks, encourages and promotes beautification […]
For the third consecutive year, Attorney Barry Goodman will be participating in the Distinguished Clown Corps at the America’s Thanksgiving Parade® in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. For more than three decades, more than 2,000 clowns have made touched the hearts of many individuals as they make their yearly appearance, sharing their smiles that create memories for millions. This […]
Goodman Acker, P.C. announced that Amanda Warner has recently joined the Southfield based firm as an Associate Attorney and will focus on personal injury liability. Ms. Warner, who has nearly ten years of legal experience, is dedicated to helping accident victims recover both physically and financially by providing top legal representation. “I am thrilled to […]
Can doctors, medical service providers, and hospitals file suits against no-fault insurers seeking payment for services they have rendered to individuals in car accidents? If they can, can these medical providers safeguard their rights to reimbursement by sending written notices to no-fault insurers regarding their intent to collect pay on their own? The Michigan […]
From November 1 through November 14, the Detroit personal injury lawyers and legal professionals at Goodman Acker P.C. took part in the #WhipCancer challenge in an effort to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. Thirty two employees were divided into six teams and competed against each other to raise the most money.All funds raised from the challenge were […]
According to the Michigan Court of Appeals, an uninsured motorcycle rider who was not wearing a helmet at the time of his deadly crash was not excluded from recovering no-fault insurance benefits. This decision came as a result of Estate of Swick v Farm Bureau Insurance Company. The Case The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries when the […]
SOUTHFIELD, MI: Goodman Acker P.C. of Southfield has joined the challenge to “whip” childhood cancer. Starting November 1, 2016, Goodman Acker attorneys and staff are taking part in the #WhipCancer challenge with a goal to help raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer. One of out of five children diagnosed with childhood cancers have their […]
