When a large truck accident occurs, the individuals involved are often left dealing with a number of injuries. This often means long-term damages and it makes it increasingly important to recognize what damages may be recovered following the injury. In terms of truck accidents, the party who sustains injury may be able to recover economic and non-economic […]
When you’re dealing with the physical, financial, and emotional hardships following a truck accident, it can be easy to put the idea of taking legal action in the back of your mind. However, it is a real situation that should be addressed so you can focus on your recovery after sustaining an injury. Legal action […]
As with any situation, when negligence exists and causes individuals significant harm, it can be a daunting and complicated experience. Unfortunately, when these accidents involve large commercial trucks, the results can be catastrophic and leave those harmed with plenty of questions. Following the truck accident, there are some important steps that individuals should take. We […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging in car accidents. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. Truck accidents can be caused by any number of issues, but […]
Our Michigan truck accident lawyers at Goodman Acker P.C. recently obtained a $2,000,000 settlement on behalf of our client, a college student who was run over by a semi-truck. The accident occurred on the northbound shoulder of I-75 Expressway in Hazel Park. Our client, a 21-year old from Clinton Township, was heading home when he […]
Following any type of motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you take immediate action to determine who could be liable. Any car accident can be damaging, but those involving 18-wheelers and semi-trucks are far more likely to cause serious devastation. Due to their sheer size, these vehicles have the power to hit multiple vehicles on […]
Being involved in a commercial truck accident is a scary and stressful experience. Many people are not prepared, and make decisions that put their ability to seek compensation in jeopardy. After an accident, there are several common mistakes you should avoid. Our firm has guided numerous clients to successful financial solutions for injuries sustained in […]
On Thursday, June 1st WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit News interviewed our client, a 21-year old college student who was run over by a semi-truck on the shoulder of Northbound I-75 Expressway. He was a pedestrian lawfully standing on the shoulder of the expressway near 9 Mile Road Exit in Hazel Park when a semi-truck ran off […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will now require bus and truck drivers to record all hours spent behind the wheel electronically rather than on paper. This new government rule, designed to prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue, addresses a number of problems with drivers failing to abide by hours of service requirements by keeping […]
Accidents involving semi-trucks and vehicles often result in serious life-threatening injuries, even death. And unfortunately, truck accidents are not uncommon. In the United States alone, 500,000 trucking accidents occur annually according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Even though these types of collisions do happen quite frequently, none have made the media quite like […]
