Even if you have medical or other forms of insurance, you could still be left with thousands of dollars in treatment costs after an accident. Typically, you have to pay these costs whether or not you are compensated by another party. Let's take a look at how medical...
Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts
How will my case affect my government benefits?
Our personal injury legal system builds on the idea that victims deserve compensation for losses. When you are an injured victim, you must be made whole. In the world of personal injury, that means monetary compensation for your injury. It means that you are entitled...
If the insurance company wants me to see their doctor, do I have to see them?
Filing a personal injury claim can be a confusing process for most people, with strange requirements and procedures that can feel invasive, predatory, or intimidating. In most cases, the insurance company is simply looking to verify key claims and statements as they...
Will my or my family member’s insurance rates go up if I receive PIP benefits?
Personal Injury Protection, also known as PIP or MEDEX, pays individual benefits for any injuries. A basic personal injury insurance policy is meant to cover for any injuries that you the insured person sustains on a first-party basis without any regard on who is at...
Who pays for the costs in my case? Are they included in the percentage fee?
How are case-related expenses are paid? In most personal injury cases, attorneys representing injured individuals assess what is known as a contingency fee. An injured person needs to understand the mechanics of a contingency fee when retaining legal counsel....
I’ve been involved in an incident. Do I need a personal injury lawyer?
If you have been involved in a violent incident, such as a bar fight, it is normal to wonder who can be held liable for injuries sustained. Do you have legal rights in this situation to recover personal injury damages? The answer depends on the circumstances of the...
What is a personal injury case?
Personal injury cases are one of the most common cases around and it isn’t unlikely that you may find yourself in a personal injury lawsuit someday. But part of the reason that a personal injury case is so popular is that it covers so many different things. From car...
How much will you charge me for handling my case?
Suffering a personal injury because of the negligence of someone else is a life-altering event in many situations. One of your primary tasks following an accident is making certain you receive necessary compensation. Achieving this objective necessitates retaining the...
I didn’t think I was hurt, but now I feel horrible. What do I do?
Car accidents are unnerving. Even if its just a fender-bender, the blow happens out of the blue and can be devastating. There is a lot of force rendered when a 4,000 pound vehicle strikes another object. Because car wrecks are traumatic, a person may not acknowledge...
What should I look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve just been injured in an accident, you’re likely struggling through treatments, appointments, and missing work as a result of your injuries – all leaving you with bills you need to pay and a loss of income due to missing work. If the injury is not your fault,...
My claim is against my landlord. Will he evict me?
There are few cases more intimidating than a landlord-tenant personal injury lawsuit, which pits a tenant against the very person providing them a place to live. In many cases, tenants actively go out of their way to avoid filing such a suit because they simply...
Who pays for my doctors? Will I owe money to my doctors at the end of my case?
When it comes to injury cases there's plenty of literature and materials on how to go about suing someone for damages. However, what folks don't hear enough about and need to for their own information and response plan when something goes wrong is how to deal with the...
What do I need in order to file a personal injury case?
If you’ve recently been injured at the fault of another individual, you’re probably wondering what you should do. If you’ve never filed a personal injury case before, it can be confusing to know where you should start. Before you make that initial phone call to a...
Why do I have to use my own PIP insurance?
If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you’re probably wondering how insurance will cover expenses and damages to your vehicle. Whether or not you were at fault for the accident, you will probably find that your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance will come...
What should I do if I’ve been in an accident with a large truck?
Accidents involving large trucks are inherently terrifying. The impact of so much mass on any object invariably leads to severe injuries, even death. However, by keeping a level head and knowing what to do, you can ensure that you and your family can more quickly...
What should I do if I’ve been in an accident?
If you’ve just been in a car accident, you’re probably feeling pretty shaken. Whether you are at fault or the accident was the result of someone else’s carelessness, there are crucial steps you need to take immediately following your accident – especially if you think...
What should I do if I’ve been in a motorcycle accident?
When you're in a motorcycle accident, you're completely exposed to injury. There isn't a steel body around you with crumple zones to absorb an impact. There aren't any seat belts to restrain you, and there aren't any air bags to keep your body from slamming into...
What if I was in a rollover accident?
Rollover accidents are perhaps the most dangerous types of car crashes. Not only are the passengers likely to be severely injured, but rollover crashes account for 33 percent of all fatalities. In other words, do not take this type of accident lightly because chances...
Is there a statute of limitations for personal injury cases?
Every single state in the US maintains a statute of limitations for personal injury legal claims. The statute dictates the maximum time you can wait between the date of the incident and filing your claim with the appropriate court. Even if you have a great case with...
When should I seek medical treatment?
When you have been involved in a motor vehicle collision, it is normal for you to feel confused or in shock. People who are in accidents may have rushes of adrenaline as they process what happened. It is common for people to think that they are not injured, only to...