Business Details
32 Years
experience
Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers You Can Trust
Goodman Acker is a Michigan-based law firm with over 30 years of experience dedicated to representing personal injury victims. Our attorneys combine 150+ years of collective legal expertise to provide aggressive, ethical representation focused on maximizing compensation for clients. We maintain a 99% success rate by prioritizing personalized attention, assigning each client a dedicated legal team, and leveraging our deep understanding of Michigan personal injury law.Our firm handles complex cases including car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, while maintaining a strong commitment to community service through initiatives like the Groceries for Guns program and local charity work. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients pay nothing unless we win their case.
Services
Car Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Slip and Falls
Dog Bites
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Premises Liability
Social Security Disability
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We provide one dedicated legal team per client from start to finish
- Our attorneys have 150+ years of combined personal injury experience
- 99% success rate in personal injury case outcomes
- Available 24/7 for client emergencies and consultations
- Community-focused firm with local charitable initiatives
What people say
99% success rate
Dedicated legal team
Aggressive representation
Community involvement
Personalized attention
Services
Car Accidents
Our Michigan car accident attorneys handle cases involving distracted drivers, drunk driving, and commercial vehicle collisions. We investigate crash details, negotiate with insurers, and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain suffering. With a 99% success rate, we've recovered millions for clients through settlements and courtroom verdicts.
Medical Malpractice
We represent victims of surgical errors, birth injuries, and misdiagnoses. Our team examines medical records, consults specialists, and proves negligence to secure compensation for ongoing treatment and quality-of-life impacts. Our attorneys have won multi-million dollar verdicts in complex medical malpractice cases across Michigan.
Wrongful Death
We help families recover compensation when loved ones die from negligence. Our attorneys handle claims for lost income, funeral expenses, and emotional damages. We've successfully represented families in truck accident, medical error, and premises liability wrongful death cases throughout Michigan's Tri-County area.
Slip and Falls
We pursue compensation for injuries from unsafe property conditions. Our team proves property owner negligence in cases involving wet floors, inadequate lighting, and broken stairs. We've secured millions in settlements for clients with serious injuries from slip-and-fall accidents in commercial and residential properties.
Dog Bites
We help victims recover costs for medical treatment, scarring, and emotional trauma from dog attacks. Our attorneys prove owner liability and pursue compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. We handle cases involving severe injuries requiring reconstructive surgery and long-term psychological care.
People
Barry J. Goodman
Attorney
Barry Goodman has dedicated his career to keeping courthouse doors open for injury victims. With decades of experience, he combines tireless advocacy with community leadership, previously serving as Michigan Democratic Party Executive Chair and advising Homeland Security officials.
Tim Sulolli
Attorney
Tim Sulolli brings extensive trial experience to personal injury cases. His legal expertise focuses on maximizing compensation for clients through aggressive courtroom representation and strategic settlement negotiations.
Jordan B. Acker
Attorney
Jordan Acker specializes in complex personal injury litigation. With a background in political advocacy, he combines legal acumen with client-focused representation to achieve favorable outcomes in high-stakes injury cases.
Bradley M. Peri
Attorney
Bradley Peri focuses on auto accidents and medical malpractice claims. His practice emphasizes thorough case preparation and leveraging Michigan's unique no-fault insurance laws to benefit injured clients.
Mark Brewer
Attorney
Mark Brewer brings decades of legal experience to Goodman Acker's team. He specializes in catastrophic injury cases and has held leadership roles in Michigan's legal community.
Questions
What is Michigan's statute of limitations for personal injury cases?
Most Michigan personal injury cases must be filed within three years from the injury date, though exceptions exist for minors and cases involving government entities.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation consultations to evaluate your case and explain your legal options with no upfront costs.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case, with fees coming from the settlement or verdict amount.
What types of damages can I recover?
You may recover economic damages (medical bills, lost wages) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering) if your injuries meet Michigan's serious impairment threshold.
Can I sue for a slip-and-fall accident?
Yes, if property owners failed to maintain safe conditions, you may have a premises liability claim for your slip-and-fall injuries.
How long will my case take?
Case duration varies based on injury severity, insurance cooperation, and whether litigation is required, with most resolving within 1-3 years.
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