Personal Injury Blog – Law Offices of Goodman Acker

Motorcycle accidents happen fast. Suddenly, your life can instantly change forever. Sometimes, accidents happen when a motorcyclist rides in between two lanes of traffic. Riders call this practice “lane splitting.” Is it legal? Who’s liable?

Depends who you ask. According to some experts, “lane splitting” is against the law in every state across the country except California. That certainly seems to be the case in Michigan. The state’s laws seem to clearly prohibit lane splitting in Michigan.

But most accidents are not clear-cut. Many factors come into play. Knowing what to do can be difficult. Confused? Scared? We can help. The Law Offices of Goodman Acker understands the legal complexities involved in motorcycle accidents. When you choose us, you get experienced lawyers who know how to navigate through the legal hurdles standing in your way for justice.

And just because you didn’t do anything wrong, don’t assume the insurance companies will be on your side. Often, insurance companies blame motorcyclists for causing the accident, even when the accident was the other driver’s fault. The other driver may even claim you were recklessly weaving in and out of traffic on your motorcycle when the accident took place.

Don’t let insurance companies push you around. Don’t leave your future to chance. Get respect. Take action. You need a skilled legal team on your side that understands the law. You need Goodman Acker.

More motorcyclists than ever are on the road. Be prepared. Ride safe. And remember who you can trust if you’re injured in a motorcycle accident. Contact Goodman Acker. We’re on your side.

Just hours after graduating from Kettering High School in Detroit on Tuesday, two young graduates were tragically killed and two other graduates seriously injured in a high speed car crash early Wednesday morning. The event shocked and saddened fellow graduates, friends and relatives throughout the city. The two deceased teens – Alexander Farr and Derek Neal – were outstanding athletes and accomplished students fondly remembered this week at a candlelight vigil. Car accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers nationwide. Each year, more than 3,500 teens are killed in car crashes, along with more than 350,000 teens injured in such crashes, according to Centers for Disease Control. In many cases, teens die for the same reasons the two Kettering High School graduates were killed this week. Teens have the lowest rate of seat belt use compared to other age groups. Teens are also more likely to speed, especially male teenager drivers traveling with other teens in the same vehicle, according to the CDC. This graduation season, celebrate safely and remember to stay safe on the road. You have your whole life ahead of you. Be careful. Slow down. Accidents can happen when you least expect them. We should know. We help families navigate through such tragic events all the time. The Law Offices of Goodman Acker, P.C. understand how a tragic car crash can instantly change family’s lives forever. That’s why our experienced lawyers work tirelessly on behalf of grieving families during the darkest hours of their lives. Our thoughts and prayers at Goodman Acker go out to the Farr and Neal families during this extremely difficult time. We also hope the two other teens – LaRon Parrish and William Anthony – injured in Wednesday’s car crash continue to recover at Detroit Receiving Hospital.

Accidents happen. But what happens if you get injured in your apartment or rented house? What if you slip and fall down the stairs because of a lose railing? Or you get electrocuted by faulty electrical wiring? Or maybe a poorly maintained driveway or sidewalk caused your injury? Who’s responsible? Who’s liable? Your landlord? Who will pay your medical bills? What about lost wages? What are your rights?

And what if you sustain an injury at work in a rented office? What if you’re a guest at your friend’s rented apartment and you get injured? What should you do? Questions often lead to more questions in tenant injury cases.

A landlord can often be held liable if authorities determine the landlord was negligent in maintaining the property. By law, landlords are required to safely maintain their property for tenants. This is especially true for maintaining public areas. Public areas include driveways, door steps and stairwells shared by more than one tenant.

Your lease could also play a big role in what happens. Some leases include liability exemption clauses. Often, an exemption clause only applies to the tenant. That means a landlord can be held liable for injuries to a third party on the property, even if there is an exemption clause. But exemption clause laws vary from state to state.

Tenant injury cases are complicated. Don’t leave yours to chance. Take action. Contact the Law Offices of Goodman Acker, P.C. today. At Goodman Acker, our experienced lawyers work tirelessly to get your family the compensation you’re entitled to and the justice you deserve.

You have rights. We can defend them. Don’t let insurance companies or landlords push you around. Contact Goodman Acker and take back control of your life.