Christmas may have been fantastic for you and your family, but the holiday season is a “season” for a reason. There are still a few days left of 2014 until the New Year. With that, retailers are still rolling out after-Christmas sales to attract consumers, which means...
Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts
Who can be sued after a truck accident
The aftermath of a truck accident can be tough to deal with; especially if you were in a passenger vehicle that was hit by a semi-truck and lived to tell about it. Given that the semi-trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds (compared to about 4,000 pounds for a...
Beware of Super Saturday hazards in parking lots
In a prior post, we highlighted the different dangers that can occur with holiday gifts. Essentially, people can be injured when they are overzealous about hanging holiday decorations, when they overdo it when drinking at a holiday party or with toys that have...
How does legalized pot affect traffic safety?
Arizona, like nearly half of all U.S. states, has enacted legislation legalizing the use of marijuana for certain medical conditions. Now, a state lawmaker has announced that he plans to introduce a bill in 2015 that could result in the legalization of the drug for...
How to avoid holiday accident hazards
We hope that our readers are enjoying the holiday season and all that it brings. It is certainly a time to be cheerful while spending time with loved ones. However, the season is not without its hazards, and scores of people across the Phoenix metro area are injured...
What car accident victims should do after a crash
Through many of our posts, we have described how people have been injured in accidents and provided helpful information to our readers who may find themselves in similar situations. We believe that this style of posting can help people even before they are in...
Did a medical event cause crashes
We have noted in a number of our posts the importance of conducting investigations after car accidents. Essentially, looking into the cause of a crash is critical in determining how the accident occurred and who (or what) may have been at fault. This may give...
Mysterious pickup truck crash brings about questions
Fatal auto accidents can certainly bring about shock, sadness and leave family members and loved ones with questions about what exactly happened. These types of accidents also garner headlines, but sometimes the news reports fail to report the actual cause of the...
Why criminal cases can affect civil cases
Auto accidents during the holiday season are tragic, given that it is a time for families to come together. This is likely why there will be more law enforcement officers on the streets and highways to get drunk drivers off the road. But when does a traffic violation...
What must be done before driverless cars become reality
Advertisers are starting their holiday pushes early, especially toy retailers and diamond stores. One industry certainly not to be forgotten is the auto industry; most notably luxury automakers, Mercedes Benz, BMW and Cadillac. Aside from holiday offers, these...
Three ways to avoid bicycle accidents
If you have been following the news lately, the polar vortex has apparently returned two months early. Indeed, the weather patterns that drive people from the Midwest and Northeast to our region have come yet again. Essentially the wind chills, ice and snow that are...
Things you may not know when shopping for insurance
When shopping for insurance, let’s not kid ourselves…we really don’t shop. But auto insurance companies believe that you do; which is why there are so many commercials focusing on catchy jingles and character catch phrases to get consumers’ attention. Moreover, there...
Fatal bicycle accidents increasing
While the winter driving season is weeks away, there is still a danger that drivers should be concerned about as the days begin to get shorter. Bicycle accidents are still a problem in Florida, according to a recent report by the Governors Highway Safety...
Second officer killed this week in motorcycle crash
Police officers certainly have difficult and dangerous jobs. They go through extensive training to be able to handle the rigors of the job, including defensive driving and conflict management training. So when police officers are hurt in car accidents, it is a...
Four safety tips for pedestrians on Halloween
With Halloween coming on Friday, it is an opportune time to remind our readers of how important it is for drivers to be safe and attentive while behind the wheel. Children from across the Phoenix metro area will be dressed up to walk through neighborhoods in search of...
More vehicles could have defective airbags, says NHTSA
Drivers in Arizona have enough dangers to deal with while behind the wheel. They must contend with reckless drivers, drunk drivers and even distracted ones. Because of these dangers, many cars have updated safety equipment, including airbags that inflate in a split...
Heads up display may not curb distracted driving
Indeed, it is not time for the holiday season, but you can bet that automakers are hard at work on their plans to bring 2015 models into your living rooms with commercials about end-of-year sales. Aside from new body styles and performance upgrades, the newest...
Multi-car accident leaves many questions
In a prior post, we highlighted how important it is for thorough accident investigations to be conducted so that the true cause of a crash may be determined. This is critical in assigning fault and can mean the difference between realizing a monetary award or being...
Two luxury vehicles get bad ratings from IIHS
When you think of a luxury vehicle, chances are that you expect the best of everything a car has to offer. This may include best in class acceleration and engine durability, the best in handling and smoothness, as well as the latest in technological advancements....
How road rage can lead to accidents
Despite the public outcry on the dangers of distracted driving, there is one driving practice that is arguably equally as dangerous but does not receive the same national attention. “Road rage” occurs when a driver becomes so annoyed and enraged that he or she may use...