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 […]
Motorcycle accidents can result in more serious accidents than those involved in typical car accidents, due to the fact that motorcycle riders are not enclosed on all four sides. Injuries can include head and brain trauma, broken bones, internal bleeding, paralysis, and death, which is why it’s important that riders always seek medical attention after […]
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), nearly 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. These conditions are not limited to one part of the mouth; they can affect areas such as the tongue, tonsils, and gums. If a medical professional encounters symptoms or warning signs of oral cancer in any area but […]
Our team at Goodman Acker P.C. recently took on a hit-and-run case that has received a lot of media attention. The case began on a September afternoon. After visiting her mother, our 67-year-old client was crossing Greenfield at 10 Mile Road. The walk sign was on, but after she continued past the median in the road, […]
When you are involved in a car accident claim, there is no such thing as too much evidence. A variety of different things could be used as proof of another driver’s fault, and result in you recovering compensation. There are certain documents you should hold onto that will help build your case. Medical Records and Photographs Demonstrating […]
It’s entirely possible to be the only person who is injured in a car accident. Of course, there are multiple instances of a driver being injured in a collision and another driver walking away unscathed, but in some cases, only one car is involved — for example, a driver who slips on ice or drives into […]
Doctors throw a lot of highly technical terms around right after a birth, but if you hear the phrase “fetal acidosis” you should listen up. Caused by a lack of oxygen, acidosis occurs when carbonic acid (formed from excess CO2) builds up in the fetus’ blood rather than being passed back to the mother in […]
Giving birth is one of the most emotional and stressful times in any new parent’s life. We all trust doctors, nurses, and assorted specialists to lead us through the process. Unfortunately, these professionals may lead us astray. In the case of pregnancy and labor, inattention or mistakes can result in lifelong disabilities for the baby. […]
Brain injuries are some of the scariest to face due to their potential for permanent damage and the long-term results that can be difficult to predict. Signs of brain damage, including irregular MRI scans, are all too common among newborns. Brain injury during birth can result in lifelong disability and make parenting much more time-consuming […]
In cities, it is common for residents to choose alternative transportation options over using a car. Whether for environmentally conscious reasons, cost effectiveness, or to avoid traffic, opting for a bike, bus, train, subway, or rideshare service is a popular choice for many. Within the past two years, people in cities across the United States […]
