Personal Injury Blog – Law Offices of Goodman Acker

Your child is playing outside. Suddenly, a dog attacks. Fear, panic, chaos ensues. Would you know what to do?  It may sound far fetched, but dog attacks happen every single day. Each year, dogs bit more than 4.7 million Americans nationwide. One in five dog bites nationwide resulted in injuries requiring medical attention, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Just this month, a dog attacked a 6 year old Michigan girl, sending her to the hospital.

State laws vary concerning dog bites. In Michigan, a dog owner is responsible for any injuries sustained by someone attacked by their dog. It doesn’t matter if the dog was never vicious before. The dog owner is liable.

So who pays for injuries inflicted by a dog? Don’t worry about having to deal with your friends or neighbors or familiy members directly if you or a loved one is a victim of a dog attack. Insurance companies handle dog bites. That means you get the compensation you’re entitled to without having to make enemies with the owner of the dog.

There are also things you can do as a dog owner to reduce the likelihood of a dog attack. These include:

• Leave strange dogs alone
• Never pet a dog unless you have let it see you and smell you
• Never be aggressive with a dog

Dog bite cases are complicated. You may be entitled to more money than you realize for your dog bite injury. Confused? We can help. Contact the Law Offices of Goodman Acker, P.C. When you chose us, you get experienced, dog bite injury lawyers who will aggressively fight to get you the full compensation and justice you deserve.

Don’t let a dog bite ruin your life. Take action. Contact Goodman Acker today. We’ll even evaluate your case for free.

Toyota’s defective break problem resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries and one of the largest vehicle recalls in American history. Since November, Toyota has recalled more than 9.9 million vehicles worldwide – including 8 million in the U.S. – for defects that caused unintended acceleration. Such defects have been blamed for 37 deaths nationwide since 2000.

To make sure similar deadly defects never happen again, lawmakers in Washington have drafted legislation requiring all automakers to install anti-runaway technology. Such improvements include brake override systems, stop-start technology and event data recorders.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also wants lawmakers to give the administration the power to instantly institute recalls of vehicles deemed to be a public danger. The safety administration wants the right to stop to the sale of vehicles deemed an “imminent hazard” to the public, temporarily eliminating the current public-hearing process.

Accidents happen. People get hurt. You life can change forever in an instant. Don’t leave your future to chance. If you own a defective Toyota vehicle or have been involved in an automobile accident, take action. Contact the law offices of Goodman Acker, P.C. When you chose us, you get knowledgeable automobile attorneys who understand every nuance of federal and state transportation laws. Our experienced lawyers will vigorously defend your rights and get you the compensation you are entitled to as a victim of an automobile defect or accident.

Don’t delay. Act now. We can help you get the justice you deserve.

Motorcycles are everywhere. That’s a saying you may have seen on a bumper sticker. But there’s more truth than you realize to that short slogan. Motorcycles are becoming more common. That’s why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated May as ‘Motorcycle Awareness Month.’

The number of motorcycles on the roads nationwide has nearly doubled in the last decade. In 1998, there were 3.8 million registered motorcycles, according to the NHTSA. In 2007, the number of registered motorcycles soared to 7.1 million.

Motorcycle Awareness Month is not just geared towards educating all these new riders about motorcycle safety. A primary goal is to educate motorists to be more aware of motorcyclists. Motorcycle accidents are often caused by drivers who simply don’t see the motorcycle. And when these accidents occur, the consequences can life altering. In 2007, a total of 5,174 motorcyclists were killed and 103,000 injured in motorcycle accidents nationwide, according to the NHTSA.

Share the road. Be aware. Be safe. And if you are involved in a motorcycle accident, take action. Contact the law offices of Goodman Acker, P.C. We fight for the rights of Michigan motorcyclists. When you chose us, you get experienced motorcycle accident attorneys who will work tirelessly to secure the compensation you’re legally entitled to after an accident. Don’t let a motorcycle accident ruin your life. Contact Goodman Acker. We get results.

Michigan recently outlawed texting while driving.  Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed the new texting law on April 30 live on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show.’ Before, there were no restrictions on texting while driving in Michigan. Starting July 1, the new law will prohibit drivers from reading, writing and sending text messages while operating a motor vehicle.

What does the new law mean for you? If you caught texting while driving, the police can pull you over and ticket you.   First offense $100.00, second offense $200.00.

What does the new law mean for everyone else?  It means that the streets should be a little safer, and if you have an accident and you were talking or texting, it could cost you plenty.

Accidents are complicated. Laws change. You need expert advice. We can help. The seasoned, knowledgeable lawyers at Goodman Acker, P.C. know what to do if you are a victim of a texting while driving accident. We have years of experience successfully fighting for the rights of accident victims. Don’t let someone else’s reckless behavior ruin your life. Take action.

Every motorist in Michigan must have no-fault insurance. But what does no fault really mean? And what does it mean for you?

No-fault insurance simply means insurance companies must pay for medical expenses that are reasonable and necessary and related to the accident, no matter who was at fault for the rest of your life.  You would be entitled to lost wages for up to three years and up to  $4,878 per month depending on how much you were making at the time of the accident. In addition, you can receive household expenses up to 20 dollars per day  for three years.

Accidents are complicated. Questions come up. Problems arise. We can help. The Law Offices of Goodman Acker, P.C. fight for the rights of Michigan motorists. We will work tirelessly to help get you the compensation you’re legally entitled to after an accident. Don’t leave your future to chance. Contact Goodman Acker. We get results.