And How They Happen Anytime your vehicle collides with another car or object, you have experienced a car accident. Car accidents can be minor, like bumping into the side of your own parking garage, or extremely severe, like colliding head-on with another vehicle. Most car accidents fall into certain categories, which we will outline below. Many […]
Seatbelts are a lifesaver, so it’s a no-brainer that you should wear them when in a vehicle. This is the law in all U.S. states. However, sometimes you might drive or be a passenger in a car without wearing a seatbelt, leading to penalties like a ticket. This blog looks at the seatbelt law in […]
One of the scariest types of car accidents is one where a car hits a pedestrian. These accidents often end with the pedestrian suffering life-threatening injuries. If you were a pedestrian hit by a car, you probably have a lot of questions about how you will pay for the medical treatment you need. One of […]
When you purchase an insurance policy, the rate you pay is determined based primarily on the likelihood that you will be involved in a car accident. Insurance companies base their business model on the hopes that they will not need to pay claims, so if they anticipate that a driver will eventually file a claim, that […]
An AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell has been the highest peer rating standard in the legal community since 1896. At Goodman Acker P.C., we are pleased to congratulate our founding and managing partner, Gerald H. Acker, for meeting this standard in 2020. To receive an AV Preeminent Rating, attorneys must be ranked at the highest […]
In order to better understand which vehicles are represented here, the following are included when referring to motorcycles: Two- or three-wheeled motorcycles Off-road motorcycles Mopeds Scooters Minibikes Pocket bikes Due to the nature of motorcycles, they’re not nearly as crashworthy as their closed-vehicle counterparts. Additionally, they’re not as easily seen by other drivers and require […]
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 […]
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 […]
