Are you familiar with Michigan premises liability laws? Did you know changes may be coming to the “open and obvious” standard that has been used for years? Property owners and others need to be aware of the changes that may occur so they can properly prepare and ensure their property is free from hazards that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last month we were interviewed by Channel 7 WXYZ’s Andrea Isom for a trip and fall claim we are pursuing on behalf of our client, Pamela Flanigan. Mrs. Flanigan was out on a shopping trip with her daughter in the days before Christmas 2018 when she tripped and fell on a 1 foot ledge. She […]
People trip and slip every day with few consequences, but when those incidents are caused by another person’s error or negligence, you may have a personal injury case on your hands. Slip and fall cases are a type of personal injury lawsuit designed to help individuals who are seriously harmed after tripping, slipping, or falling. […]
Whether you’re an animal person or not, chances are you’ll cross paths with at least a few dogs this summer. Between picnics at the park, strolls through the neighborhood, or backyard barbeques, canine companions are often out and about in the summer months. So, with summer just around the corner, it’s a good idea to […]
If you were injured on another person’s property, the property owner or manager might be liable for the resulting damages. Property owners are responsible for maintaining a safe space, and any failure to do so could come back to haunt them. Whether the property is a shop, restaurant, park, or private residence, the owner of […]
Halloween is a fun time of year. Decorations go up, haunted houses advertise spooky thrills, and thousands of trick-or-treaters around the country go out in search of a sugar rush. However, with all the extra activities and people visiting your property, safety hazards can result in serious injuries. If you as the homeowner are aware […]
Yes – You Can File For Compensation Of Your Injuries! Each dog attack story is different and the injuries that can result can also vary drastically. For example, one of our most recent cases took place at an apartment complex in Detroit, Michigan. Our client, a 34-week pregnant woman, was walking outside her apartment complex […]
Attorney Gerald Acker of Goodman Acker, P.C. has filed a suit with the Circuit Court in Wayne County on behalf of a client who was injured in a slip-and-fall accident in his local grocery store in Dearborn. The client, a 69-year-old man, was involved in the incident back on February 6th, 2016, when he fell […]
