When it comes to the birth of your baby, you want everything to go as smoothly as possible. Sometimes a responsive nurse, a safe birthing facility, and a knowledgeable doctor are all you need to have a healthy, successful birth. Unfortunately, if the facility or medical staff are negligent in any way, it could cause […]
Following any type of motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you take immediate action to determine who could be liable. Any car accident can be damaging, but those involving 18-wheelers and semi-trucks are far more likely to cause serious devastation. Due to their sheer size, these vehicles have the power to hit multiple vehicles on […]
When it comes time to deliver your baby, one of the most important things your doctor or nurse is responsible for is monitoring the baby’s heartbeat. The fetal heart rate can tell medical professionals a great number of things about the condition of your unborn child, including whether or not he or she is in […]
In Michigan, motorcyclists are allowed to decide for themselves whether or not they will wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle. However, in order to ride without a motorcycle helmet, certain criteria must be met to assure the state that the rider is able to make such a judgment on their own. All riders without […]
Birth injuries occur during labor or delivery, and are often caused by the negligence or carelessness of doctors, nurses, or hospital staff. If your child has suffered a birth injury, you could face millions of dollars in long-term medical treatment and care. That is why it is important to file a claim to pursue compensation […]
Lawmakers in Michigan recently passed a bill that will affect drivers when they are approaching an intersection that doesn’t have power. Under this new bill, traffic signals that have lost power should now be treated as a four-way stop by drivers. Lt. Governor Brian Calley signed Senate Bill 521, which will require drivers to treat […]
Goodman Acker P.C. is pleased to announce that Associate Attorney Amanda B. Warner was recently successful in securing a trial victory on behalf of a client who suffered multiple injuries in a Detroit bicycle accident, as well as more than $142,000 in compensation for his damages. The case stems from an accident in October of 2015, in […]
We are thrilled to announce that Brad Peri, Partner and Attorney at Goodman Acker, P.C. has been named Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) Pacesetter. Peri became a member of MAJ in July of 2011, after joining the Goodman Acker team. After seeing first-hand how valuable MAJ was for other personal injury attorneys working in our […]
If you were injured on another person’s property, the property owner or manager might be liable for the resulting damages. Property owners are responsible for maintaining a safe space, and any failure to do so could come back to haunt them. Whether the property is a shop, restaurant, park, or private residence, the owner of […]
When you go to the doctor’s office or hospital for medical treatment, the last thing you expect is for the doctors or nurses to make a mistake while caring for you. Just like anyone else, healthcare professionals aren’t perfect and they can slip-up, but, because right and wrong in their profession is often a matter […]
