A doctor based in the Detroit area falsely diagnosed hundreds of patients, with the intent of increasing his salary, bonuses, and billings. Several victims of Dr. Yasser Awaad’s fraudulent medical practices brought civil action against him to compensate for the suffering they faced as a result of his actions, as well as the oversight of […]
Summertime signals the heat of baseball season for dedicated sports fans and casual attendees alike. Many baseball spectators bring along a glove in the hopes of catching a foul ball. The excitement of a baseball being hit into the audience can be a fun part of going to a game, as everyone in the section […]
Goodman Acker P.C. partner Tim Sulolli and associate attorney Ronita Bahri recovered $1,425,000.00 for our client who was injured in an accident with a semi-truck in Warren, Michigan. Our client is a National Guard veteran and former Sergeant, Airman 3rd class of the United States Air Force. Aside from being a veteran, he is a husband, […]
The Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) program provides compensation to workers’ who are no longer able to perform their job duties because of an injury. If you are out of work because of an injury, you may be wondering if you qualify for Social Security disability. Not all job-disrupting injuries qualify workers for SSDI benefits — you […]
In the heat of summer, visiting a friend’s pool or a swimming area in your local community is one of the best ways to cool off. While usually a source of harmless summer fun, swimming pool accidents can happen. When they do, the owner of the pool can be legally responsible for compensating victims for […]
On a motorcycle, riders do not have the protection of an enclosed vehicle, and can suffer from severe injuries as a result if they are involved in a collision: Burns, bone fractures, internal injuries, cuts and bruises, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are just some examples of the harm that can occur in a motorcycle accident. […]
Our team at Goodman Acker, P.C. has filed a lawsuit against a physician and clinic located in Detroit, Michigan for their failure to provide their patient with a timely cancer diagnosis. Our client, a 57-year-old resident of Sterling Heights, was first diagnosed with renal cancer in 2006. She went to her primary care physician, Dr. […]
Birth injuries are not always immediately recognizable. As parents notice their child’s failure to reach certain developmental milestones in early childhood, suspicions of birth trauma can arise. Fetal distress is a common complication that occurs in pregnancy and the delivery process. Fetal distress defines incidents in which a baby does not receive enough oxygen in […]
One of the advantages of renting over buying property is that if something in your home needs to be repaired, your landlord is responsible for addressing the maintenance issues. Landlords, like all property owners, have an obligation to safely maintain the buildings they own. What if your landlord fails to fulfill their responsibility, either by […]
Why You Should Worry About Your Insurer? In the event of an accident, your auto insurance company or the at-fault driver’s insurer covers your losses. However, insurance companies are in the business of making money off customers paying their premiums. In order to protect their own best interests, insurance companies will find any way to […]
