Losing someone you care deeply about can be devastating. The relationship that you have with that person will be saved in photographs and cherished memories, but there will be a hole in your life because that person is not with you today. It is even harder to deal with if your loved one passed away […]
When you lose a loved one as the result of a negligent act in Michigan, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. A successful claim means you can receive compensation, including money for the deceased’s burial and funeral expenses. However, not everyone can file a wrongful death. To be eligible to file […]
Handling the death of a loved one can be extremely difficult. This is especially true when someone else’s negligence caused your loved one’s death. Their careless or reckless behavior may have stolen years of life from someone you love. You are likely dealing with significant grief but also the stress of everything that has changed […]
f your loved one’s death was caused by another, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death lawsuits are reserved for the family members of individuals whose death was caused by the carelessness or negligence of others. Because a deceased person is unable to fight for justice or compensation for themselves, their […]
Goodman Acker partner and car accident attorney Barry Goodman recently settled a lawsuit for the wrongful death of a pedestrian in a Michigan motor vehicle accident. The accident took place in October of 2013 on the Lodge Freeway, at or near the intersection of Greenfield Road. Our client was riding passenger in his friend’s vehicle along the Lodge […]
As many people already know, famous actor and car enthusiast, Paul Walker, died in a car accident in Valencia, California. Shortly after the accident, his daughter filed a lawsuit against Porsche stating the accident should not have killed her father at the speeds he was traveling unless the car was defective. The case was dismissed […]
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious or life-threatening injuries. In many cases, death can be an immediate result or injuries may be so severe that the motorcyclist involved loses the battle to his / her injuries. No matter how it happens, it is never easy on family members who lose a loved one in a motorcycle […]
It’s been said that a picture speaks a thousand words. The photos posted and shared at Marcello’s memorial reflected such thoughts as Angelic, Beautiful, Too Young, A Blessing. Nearly three years after 2 month old Marcello Vasquez’s death, his parents Jimmy and Natasha, received $500,000 in a wrongful death settlement from the Los Angeles City Council. While nothing can replace the […]
