In response to an increased demand for supplies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, hours of service regulations have been suspended. These regulations, established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), define the amount of time that truck drivers can safely stay on the road during a shift. Hours of service regulations minimize driver fatigue and […]
If you file for social security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and your claim is denied, you may have questions about how you can proceed. Here some of the next steps you can take and some of the options you still have available to you. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability […]
As the spread of COVID-19 has prompted mandatory closures of schools, businesses, and workplaces, the nation’s streets have been relatively empty when compared to pre-pandemic levels of traffic. The open roads have led to more drivers speeding or otherwise behaving recklessly. As a result, people who are driving at this time may be at a […]
Though injuries sustained from bus accidents are relatively uncommon – only 24,000 people experience injuries from bus crashes annually in the U.S. – there is always a risk associated with taking the bus, as buses can get into accidents like any other passenger car. Every year, 360 million people take the bus, and there are […]
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, Michigan is one of the safest states in the U.S. regarding distracted driving. QuoteWizard, an insurance company, analyzed NHTSA fatality data from between 2013 and 2017 in each state to rank the 50 states based on their number of fatalities. The states are ranked from 1 being […]
Understanding how to apply for disability in Michigan is the first step toward getting the benefits that you need and deserve. Federal SSI and SSDI programs can provide you with hundreds of dollars a month to help you manage your regular living expenses such as food and housing. What is SSI and SSDI? Supplemental Security […]
Our founding partner, Attorney Barry J. Goodman, has been recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA) since 2017, but 2019 marked the first year that Goodman Acker P.C. has been recognized as one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Law Firm(s) in Michigan for Client Satisfaction. To win a Client Satisfaction award like […]
Our client, a Detroit resident and working mother of 2 children, was riding as a passenger in her own mother’s car when an unfortunate accident occurred on the I-94 Expressway in Kalamazoo. At or near the 078D ramp, our client’s mother lost control of the car, sending it into another motor vehicle. As a result […]
Is Michigan’s Relatively New & Reformed No-Fault Auto Insurance Policy Helping or Hurting? On May 30, 2019, Governor Whitmer signed historic, bipartisan no-fault auto insurance reform legislation into law, the first part of which was effective July 1, 2020, and the second part effective July 1, 2021. The purpose behind this new legislation was simple: […]
While suffering from minor injuries in a car accident can be frustrating and stressful, you may be counting your blessings that they aren’t catastrophic and require you to pay handsomely for medical treatment. However, what seems to be a minor injury may in fact be a sign of a more serious medical issue. Your injuries […]
