A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
A Labor Day car accident in Michigan rarely happens at a convenient time. Offices are closed, police are stretched thin, and many people are far from home when a holiday weekend trip ends in a crash. The steps you take in the following days can shape both your no-fault benefits and any claim against the […]
This Thanksgiving, Goodman Acker is joining the fight against hunger by participating in The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, a community fundraiser supporting Lighthouse and its work to alleviate poverty. As the holiday season approaches, the fundraiser brings people together around a shared goal: helping local families access the food and resources they need. Through collective […]
Goodman Acker partner Brad Peri was recently featured in Detroit Legal News for his continued commitment to supporting ALS of Michigan through the 11th Annual Swing for a Cure golf outing. Held August 21 at Orchards Golf Club in Macomb County, this year’s event brought together more than 70 golfers to honor the memory of […]
Michigan wrongful death damages fall into recognizable categories under state law: economic losses tied to the financial impact of the death, non-economic losses tied to the human losses the family suffered, and specific expenses like funeral costs. Two Michigan cases arising from the same type of accident can produce very different recoveries based on the […]
Traumatic brain injury compensation in Michigan following an auto accident follows a specific framework built on no-fault benefits, third-party damages, and the tort threshold that governs pain and suffering claims. Adjusters move quickly on TBI files because early settlement caps their exposure before the long-term picture becomes clear. Getting a real answer on case value […]
Some relationships last long after the legal matter that first brought people together. On September 18, 2026, Goodman Acker attorney Barry Goodman visited the studio of Mojo in the Morning on Channel 955, where he reconnected with a family he has known for nearly 30 years. The story began when Barry represented Lisa, whose son, […]
Goodman Acker has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Best Family-Led Law Firms, recognizing the firm among Michigan’s family-led legal practices. Family is an important part of Goodman Acker’s story. The firm’s history and the relationships built with clients reflect a commitment to providing trusted legal representation and helping individuals and families navigate […]
Michigan is one of a handful of states that caps what patients may recover for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. That cap applies regardless of how severe the injury is or what a jury awards. For 2026, the standard cap on non-economic damages in Michigan medical malpractice cases is $596,400, with a higher […]
Families usually do not discover nursing home abuse in one obvious moment. Abuse and neglect often appear gradually through repeated warning signs that something is wrong. A resident may have a bruise that staff cannot clearly explain, may become afraid of a specific aide, or may have unusual bank charges that do not match normal […]
There is no reliable average car accident settlement in Michigan because Michigan’s no-fault insurance system makes every case structurally different. Settlement value depends on injury severity, whether the injury meets Michigan’s legal threshold, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the liability evidence. Cases involving minor injuries may have limited recovery options, while […]
