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$15.3 MILLION | AUTO ACCIDENT (WAYNE COUNTY, MI)

$6.5 MILLION | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$3 MILLION | PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT (INGHAM COUNTY, MI)

$2.1 MILLION | PREMISES LIABILITY (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$2 MILLION | TRUCK ACCIDENT (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$1.9 MILLION | AUTO ACCIDENT (WAYNE COUNTY, MI)

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

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What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

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What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

Man,Shows,Comparative,Negligence,Data,In,The,Book.

What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

Man,Shows,Comparative,Negligence,Data,In,The,Book.

What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

Man,Shows,Comparative,Negligence,Data,In,The,Book.

What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

Man,Shows,Comparative,Negligence,Data,In,The,Book.

What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

Man,Shows,Comparative,Negligence,Data,In,The,Book.

What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

Man,Shows,Comparative,Negligence,Data,In,The,Book.

What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri on the WDIV Local 4 set discussing road rage

Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

Man,Shows,Comparative,Negligence,Data,In,The,Book.

What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

baby-injury

What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

Damaged white car after a collision, representing an auto insurance claim affecting Dearborn rates

What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

Aerial view of a white semi-truck hauling a container on a highway, showing high-volume freight movement tied to rising crash risks around Detroit’s I-75.

Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]

Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri on FOX 2 August 27, 2026

Brad Peri Shares Back-to-Campus Safety Advice on FOX 2 Detroit

With college students returning to campus, getting around often means more than just driving. From bicycles and e-scooters to rideshares and personal vehicles, students face a variety of transportation risks, and knowing what to do after an accident matters. On August 27, Goodman Acker Senior Partner Brad Peri joined Ronia Shamona of FOX 2 Detroit […]

Vehicle with severe rear-end damage after being struck in a rear-end car accident.

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Michigan?

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 […]

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Brad Peri Discusses Road Rage and Driver Safety on WDIV Local 4

Road construction, traffic, and everyday frustrations can test anyone’s patience behind the wheel. But when frustration turns into aggression, road rage can put drivers, passengers, and others on the road at serious risk. On August 9, Goodman Acker Partner Brad Peri appeared on WDIV Local 4 to discuss road rage, what distinguishes it from ordinary […]

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What Are The Signs of Shoulder Dystocia Caused By Medical Negligence?

Signs of shoulder dystocia medical negligence in Michigan birth injury cases include: Shoulder dystocia warning signs and risk factors are missed or not meaningfully addressed. A C-section is not reasonably considered or offered despite clear signs of trouble. Excessive force or mishandled maneuvers are used, causing avoidable harm to the baby. A free consultation with […]

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What Is Erb’s Palsy and How Does It Happen During Delivery

Erb’s palsy is a birth injury that occurs when the brachial plexus nerves in a newborn’s neck and shoulder are damaged during delivery, affecting movement and strength in one arm: The injury typically involves stretched, torn, or compressed nerves that control shoulder and arm function. It often develops when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during […]

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What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law

Distracted driving under Michigan law includes any behavior that takes a driver’s hands, eyes, or attention away from safely operating a vehicle, with handheld phone use now explicitly banned. Michigan distracted driving laws matter in crash cases because evidence of distraction can support a negligence claim. What Counts as Distracted Driving Under Michigan Law? Distracted […]

Truck Accident Black Box Data in Michigan: How It Helps Prove Liability

Michigan truck accident black box data often provides the clearest picture of what happened in the moments before a collision. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle on I-75 or I-94, witness memories may differ and physical evidence tells only part of the story.  The electronic systems inside commercial trucks record objective data about […]

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Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge Freight Traffic: Unique Risks for Motorists

Ambassador Bridge truck traffic accidents present distinct challenges for Detroit-area motorists who share roadways with heavy commercial vehicles every day. The bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, stands as one of North America’s busiest international border crossings, with thousands of commercial trucks passing through daily.  This concentration of freight traffic creates predictable patterns of congestion, […]