Problems during labor and delivery are every parent’s worst nightmare. Mothers who experience complications during the birthing process must receive proper medical attention. When medical professionals fail to address labor complications, those failures can put both the mother and baby in severe danger, resulting in permanent injuries or, sadly, even death. When a preventable injury […]
After getting in an accident, an insurance company adjuster will want to get a recorded statement from you about how the accident happened. While it may seem natural to cooperate, there are many risks involved. As a general rule, you should never give an oral or recorded statement to ANYONE without the advice of a lawyer. […]
Halloween is a fun time of year. Decorations go up, haunted houses advertise spooky thrills, and thousands of trick-or-treaters around the country go out in search of a sugar rush. However, with all the extra activities and people visiting your property, safety hazards can result in serious injuries. If you as the homeowner are aware […]
Our firm, Goodman Acker P.C., is excited to announce our very own Attorney Acker has been recognized by his peers to be featured in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Attorney Acker has been selected for this incredible accomplishment for his work in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Our team of knowledgeable personal […]
While Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) recipients can get Medicare coverage, they are not able to receive Medicaid coverage. Only people with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are eligible for Medicaid. In the state of Michigan, if you receive SSI benefits, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicaid coverage. What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is a […]
If you are receiving SSDI payments, can you still get Medicare benefits? The answer is yes. However, there is a waiting period involved that may hinder your ability to obtain Medicare payments right away. You must wait 2 years (24 months) to receive Medicare after becoming entitled to SSDI benefits. In reality, you may have […]
If you have been involved in a car accident, a question that may be running through your mind is whether or not car accident settlements are public record. The answer, generally speaking, is no. In rare exceptions, a judge may unseal or open a confidential settlement, but the confidentiality of a settlement is normally agreed upon […]
One of the most common types of personal injury claims filed in America are those originating from car accidents. Traffic collisions have become so frequent, you are more likely to know someone who has been in an accident, or have been in one yourself, than not. With all of these car accident claims being filed, how […]
On Thursday, June 1st WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit News interviewed our client, a 21-year old college student who was run over by a semi-truck on the shoulder of Northbound I-75 Expressway. He was a pedestrian lawfully standing on the shoulder of the expressway near 9 Mile Road Exit in Hazel Park when a semi-truck ran off […]
Personal injury cases can occur from a variety of accidents, but the most common are auto accidents. At Goodman Acker, we strive to make it our goal to defend those whom have been injured in an auto accident by no fault of their own. We recently represented a Madison Heights resident in a personal injury […]
