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Stephen B. Goethel

Stephen B. Goethel is a partner at Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. For more than 45 years, he has focused his practice on personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1979, he earned his J.D. from Detroit College of Law and his B.A. in Business from Michigan State University. Mr. Goethel has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers and has received numerous professional awards for his advocacy in medical malpractice cases.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Stephen B. Goethel

$30 Million lawsuit against Pittsfield Township Police

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Last Modified on Jul 19, 2022

Pittsfield Township Police Officers failed to conduct sobriety test & placed “super drunk” driver back on road that…

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Damages awarded in medical malpractice birth injury case

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2025

Giving birth to a child should be something that fills an expectant mother with anticipation and joy. Although…

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New app seeks to reduce distracted driving

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

It does not take a genius to recognize that Michigan distracted driving is a prevalent problem. Any of these distractions…

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Surgical error allegedly leads to man’s death

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

Most Michiganders have endured medical procedures. They probably felt that twinge of fear that tends to strike in…

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Whiplash is one reason to see your doctor after a crash

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

You may feel fine, if a little shaken up, immediately after a minor to moderate car accident. However,…

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Understanding medication errors

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

Mistakes can occur during the prescribing, dispensing or administering of medication. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, medication errors are the third leading…

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We’ve been advocating for victims for more than 30 years

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Last Modified on Jun 09, 2022

Recently on the blog we discussed the pervasiveness of distracted driving. Sadly, far too many Michiganders engage in other…

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Women giving birth at risk of medical malpractice

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Last Modified on Jun 09, 2022

Michigan women who are eagerly awaiting the birth of a child should be filled with excitement and anticipation,…

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What should I do after a car accident?

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

If a Michigan resident has ever been involved in an accident, then they understand the stress. We are…

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Traumatic brain injury can have profound impact

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

There are a whole host of injuries that an individual can suffer when involved in a car accident.…

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5 steps of a wrongful death lawsuit

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

If one of your family members dies in a serious accident, you feel devastated. There is nothing that will take…

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Medical malpractice claim results in large recovery

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2025

Michigan residents who are unexpectedly hit with a debilitating medical condition expect to be quickly diagnosed and effectively…

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Texting and driving still far too common

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

If a Michigander were to get in their car and drive for a half an hour, the chances…

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3 of the most common anesthesia errors

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Last Modified on Nov 15, 2022

Undergoing a major medical procedure is a stressful situation, but in most cases, you will be unconscious as…

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We aggressively negotiate and litigate medical malpractice claims

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Last Modified on Jun 09, 2022

Although Michigan doctors take an oath promising to do their patients no harm, far too often, medical mistakes…

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Informed consent and medical malpractice

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Last Modified on Jun 09, 2022

Going to a Michigan doctor should not be a scary endeavor. After all, these medical professionals have spent…

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3 examples of OB/GYN malpractice

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Last Modified on Jan 30, 2023

Receiving any kind of medical care is a personal experience, but few fields require the level of care…

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Truck stopping distances can increase risk of car accidents

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Last Modified on Jun 19, 2025

If Michiganders get nervous when they drive near semi-trucks, they are not alone. These big rigs can be…

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The costs associated with caring for a spinal cord injury

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

Injuries suffered in a car accident or as the result of medical malpractice can fall anywhere on the…

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For young drivers, blind spots are critical

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Last Modified on May 29, 2022

Young drivers have quite a bit to learn when they first get behind the wheel. Not only are…

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