Michigan Lawyer Blog

Month: May 2019

 

Personal Injury Results

$15.3 MILLION | AUTO ACCIDENT (WAYNE COUNTY, MI)

$3 MILLION | PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT (INGHAM COUNTY, MI)

$2.1 MILLION | PREMISES LIABILITY (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$2 MILLION | TRUCK ACCIDENT (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$1.9 MILLION | AUTO ACCIDENT (WAYNE COUNTY, MI)

Dents in front right of silver hybrid car after car accident

7 Common Car Accident Injuries

Injuries that occur during a car accident can be severe and disrupt a victim’s life. Individuals who are hurt in a motor vehicle collision may need surgery, long-term treatment, and could be unable to return to work for an extended period. Seven of the most common injuries sustained through a vehicle collision include: Broken bones […]

Trucking Industry Regulations

Like any job type and occupation, there are certain rules and regulations that those in the trucking industry must abide by to ensure they are operating in a safe manner. The federal regulations are designed to ensure that drivers, workers, owners, and even manufacturers put public safety first. Unfortunately, the trucking industry also has a […]

How Do I File a No-Fault Insurance Claim?

There are two classes of liability — and associated insurance plans — in car accident law. “At-fault” car insurance, which is the norm in the majority of states, assigns liability to one party in a collision. Generally, whoever is deemed liable is responsible for covering the expenses associated with victims’ injuries (some state laws are […]

Who Can Claim Social Security Disability?

Are you wondering if you can file for Social Security disability benefits? Below, our legal professionals explain what you need to know about the SSI process and how to obtain the benefits you are entitled to. How Do I Get Social Security Disability? You can obtain Social Security disability through the following programs: Social Security Disability […]

What Constitutes a Catastrophic Injury?

Although the definition of “catastrophic injury” can vary, the term is generally accepted to classify a category of injuries that severely debilitate a victim’s ability to perform as they did pre-injury. A catastrophic injury may disrupt a victim’s ability to work, engage in leisure activities, or complete other tasks. In addition to physical injuries, catastrophic […]

School Supplies Gift Giveaway

$500 School Supplies Gift Giveaway Goodman Acker Gives Thanks to our Teachers In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Goodman Acker is thrilled to announce its School Supplies Gift Giveaway! Goodman Acker will be giving away two $250 gift cards to either Office Depot or Staples to two lucky teachers in Michigan! Public teachers play an instrumental role in making […]

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