Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the social safety net that can make the difference for individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gain activity and earn an income due to a physical disability or mental impairment. Because SSDI is essential to providing the financial support people need when recovering from a temporary disability […]
Goodman Acker P.C. is representing four people who were involved in a tragic car accident early this April. The victims in the crash involved a 20-year old man, Zachary Garrison, and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Angel Careathers, both of whom were killed in the collision. Two passengers in the back seat, Angel’s sister Krystal, a 16-year-old, […]
Those who go through the process of applying for Social Security or SSI disability often get denied on their first try. Taking the time to appeal, however, greatly increases one’s chances of receiving these benefits. If your disability claim has been denied, it is important to become acquainted with how the appeals process works. The most important […]
When you hear the term “traffic fatality,” most people think of a major car accident which resulted in a driver or passenger being killed from the impact, not necessarily a pedestrian. But over the last five years, pedestrians have seen the sharpest rise in fatalities of any group, increasing by double-digit margins. According to an […]
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that provides wage supplementation benefits to help you financially when a disability impacts your ability to work. While some disabilities may certainly be severe, permanent, and cause for preventing any form work, other disabilities may still allow a person to engage in some type of employment. Whether […]
The first question most people ask regarding their Social Security benefits is “Am I eligible to receive them?” The second question they usually ask is “How much can I receive?” This is not a straightforward answer, but is one which can be calculated through a bit of careful research and reflection on your personal finances. […]
Recently, the topic of “Ambulance chasing,” or as its legally known in Michigan, Running and Capping, has been in the spotlight. A TV Attorney has been charged by the Attorney Grievance Commission of engaging in this sort of unethical (and potentially illegal) behavior. While that attorney will have his day in court in the coming weeks, it’s […]
With spring season just around the corner, many people are getting excited about the warmer weather. With warmer weather comes the ability to easily enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. For those with children, spring season can mean afternoons and weekends at the park with their kids. While a park can be an enjoyable […]
When you are hopping in your car to head to work, do you ever consider the position in which you sit in relation to the steering wheel? Chances are, you don’t. In fact, most drivers probably get behind the wheel without giving their driving position any thought. However, the placement in which you sit can […]
Jordan B. Acker, attorney and Director of Business Development at Goodman Acker P.C., recently received the Up & Coming Lawyers Award, Class of 2016 from Michigan Lawyers Weekly. This is an award bestowed upon legal practitioners who are in their first 10 years of practice and have exhibited ambition, drive, and determination in a way that […]
