On August 9th, Disability Network Oakland & Macomb held their Community Spirit Gala. Goodman Acker P.C. was proud to be a sponsor of the event! The event was held as a celebration of the hard work and dedication that has enabled the non-profit to assist people with disability to lead independent lives. Guests enjoyed a […]
The majority of people have owned a dog at some point in their life, or spent enough time with a friend or family member’s dog to know this: Dogs can lash out, sometimes seemingly unprovoked. Even if you are familiar with a dog and it is not aggressive, they can become startled by minor events, […]
Truck accidents are common and have devastating consequences for all those involved. Therefore, trucking companies must keep their drivers safe by ensuring that they obey traffic rules when on the road and properly maintaining their vehicles. But this is not all the truck company can do. There are other steps trucking companies can take to […]
In the context of a car accident, state laws either follow “at-fault” or “no-fault” statutes. These principles determine how the cost of damages are paid in the aftermath of a motor vehicle collision. In an at-fault state, people who are injured in a crash must prove that another party was liable for the incident to recover […]
As personal injury attorneys serving the injured in Detroit, our team at Goodman Acker P.C. is always looking for other ways to give back in the community. This year, our own staff member, legal secreaty Kassondra Gammons rallied our firm to support the 2019 Autism Hero Walk. The walk helps support and raise awareness for children and […]
Attorney Mark Brewer presented oral argument to the Michigan Supreme Court opposing legislative gutting of the minimum wage and paid sick leave initiatives adopted by the Legislature last year. In September of 2018, the Republican-led Legislature adopted laws proposed by initiative petition increasing the state’s minimum wage from $9.25 to $12 by 2022, raising tipped workers’ […]
Premises liability laws protect people who are injured because of another party’s negligent property management. Under these laws, injury victims can sue a home or business owner for the damages that resulted from their carelessness. Often, premises liability cases involve incidents such as slip-and-fall accidents that result from a property owner’s failure to repair a safety […]
Different types of vehicles are involved in road accidents, but no crashes are as dangerous as those involving large trucks — that is, 18-wheelers or semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Due to their size, these vehicles can cause catastrophic damage in a traffic accident. In this article, our Detroit truck accident lawyers discuss […]
Airbnb is a popular website that allows people to, essentially, convert their homes into hotels. Hosts can list their property on Airbnb, decide on a nightly rate, and begin allowing tourists and renters to stay in their residence for a temporary period. The business has provided an alternative to the traditional hotel model for people […]
Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which are more commonly referred to as concussions, can cause long-term effects to an injury victim’s behavior and cognitive ability if not properly treated. To prevent the complications that can arise from a mild TBI, early detection is essential. A concussion that is detected in a timely manner can be addressed […]
