Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts

Tragically, more than 35,000 people are killed every year in motor vehicle collisions. Nothing is more devastating than suddenly losing a loved one. But the ordeal can become even harder to bear if the family is suffering through financial burdens. The average cost of...

Whether you’ve gotten into a car accident, been bitten by a dog, or were injured by a defective product, you may incur substantial costs. These could include medical expenses such as ambulance fees, hospital bills and long-term physical therapy. The financial toll...

As in a mystery novel or a crime investigation show, determining fault after an accident is a complicated process that largely depends on collecting solid evidence. Very often, more than one person is to blame. Further complicating matters, states have different laws...

When deciding what is best for you and your family after an accident, you will be faced with the question of whether to settle or go to trial. Less than 5 percent of cases are determined through a trial. The rest are settled out of court. Settling can help you...

The first and most important thing to do after an accident is to see if anyone needs immediate medical care and, if so, to call 911. Offer the individual(s) whatever assistance you can until emergency personnel arrive. Note that it is not always possible to tell...

America is full of open roads. One of the bests ways to get out there and explore them is on a bicycle. Beyond that, millions of Americans enjoy riding their bike to work, to the store, or to anywhere else that does not require the use of a vehicle. Bikes are afforded...

When two or more vehicles are involved in an accident with injuries, the place where it occurs gets active quickly, and good judgment gets blurred. Here are some things that you need to do both at the accident scene and long after the mess is cleaned up. Call the...

After you've been involved in a car accident and received the police report, you need to contact your insurance company to file a claim. There are some important steps to take when filing the claim and some tips to remember so that you can get the maximum results...

This is a question that comes up quite often in our motorcycle accident practice and the answer is “Yes.” However, there are some other issues that could influence the amount of any damages awarded. On this page we will use the Arizona laws regarding mandatory helmet...

If another driver has collided with you, there are some things that you will want to take care of in the immediate aftermath in order to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Since you are not to blame for the accident, you might feel that you can do no wrong...

When a client is involved in a personal injury lawsuit, the overall value of that case is very important to them. They want to know how much damages they stand to gain. The value of a claim is also an important factor for their legal team. Court and legal costs can be...

A personal injury is any type of injury caused by someone’s negligence. That “someone” may be a person or a company. Negligence means the wrongful party failed to act or acted in a way that caused an injury. The injury may be a physical one such as a broken leg, death...

Car accidents vary in severity, and many victims find themselves in relatively minor accidents in which they have no visible injuries. They expect a few bruises and some soreness to appear in the day or two following an accident, but they don’t want to seek medical...

When you’ve been in a car accident, it’s a safe bet that the other driver’s insurance adjuster will ask you to make a recorded statement to them about the accident. Many drivers don’t think twice about this, as it seems like a reasonable request. This is a big mistake...

If you’ve recently been in a car accident where you suffered personal injuries, you can expect to receive a medical authorization release from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Many drivers make the mistake of signing that release and sending it back without...

Unfortunately, car accidents are going to happen. There is always a risk because more people than ever drive erratically or get distracted behind the wheel. Inexperienced drivers can also have accidents because they are not road savvy. One thing you can always count...

Anything can happen at any time, but it doesn’t eliminate the shock when you’re involved in a car accident. When another driver isn’t paying attention to the road or fails to adhere to the laws associated with driving, they put your life in danger. They also put your...

Car accidents are many things. They’re scary, they’re painful, and they’re complicated. When an accident occurs, you can expect to spend the rest of your day doing accident-related activities. From sitting at the scene of the accident until the police arrive and have...

Seeking medical attention following a car accident is the right decision, even if it doesn’t initially appear you have any major injuries. Many injuries are not visible to the naked eye, and some internal injuries take a few days to begin showing symptoms. If you...

Some of the most common questions people have following a very minor car accident have no black or white answer. Most of the answers associated with car accidents and what’s required of them are gray, and they all have a special consideration or two. Many people are...