Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts

Up front, it is nearly impossible for someone to tell you the value of your car accident claim. There are a few things that must happen before an accurate number can be given to the injured party, for instance, your medical treatment must be completed. The entire...

As if being involved in a car accident is not stressful enough on its own, some drivers find it’s nearly impossible to determine the precise cause of an accident. This is difficult for many drivers, because they often want to pursue legal avenues that allow them to...

If I am the victim of a trucking accident, who can I sue? If you’ve been in a collision with a truck, you’re probably feeling scared, confused, and hopeless. When a large tractor trailer is involved in an accident, the consequences, injuries, and damage grow even...

Automobile accidents are increasing in number in the United States every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, automobile accidents are the primary cause of death in those ages 2 to 34. These accidents are also the primary...

A car accident report is an official document that contains the important details concerning an automobile accident. In Texas, there are two major types of accident reports. The Driver's Crash Report, or CR-2 (also known as the "Blue Form") is a report made by...

After a car accident, the insurance company will want to know the details of the accident. A claims adjuster will contact you to take a statement. This usually happens a few days after the accident, which is often a terrible time to make any statements especially if...

Confusion is the one thing many people share when a car accident occurs. There’s so much that might happen when you’re involved in an accident, but no two accidents are the same. Some are minor and cause very little damage and no injuries. Others are serious and cause...

A traffic accident can be scary if you are experiencing it for the first time. If you are the one at fault, your first instinct would probably be to flee from the scene. If you are the victim, you would probably fall into a panic. The first measures you take after a...

It’s not uncommon to find yourself confused and unsure what to do when you end up in a car accident. Few people ever expect to become involved in an accident, and it’s often because they’re safe drivers who do what’s necessary to stay safe on the road. Sadly, not all...

Renting an automobile is a convenient way to get reliable transportation when you need it. After all, the barriers to renting a car are low. The primary requirements are the possession of a driver's license and major credit card. How difficult could that be? On the...

Being involved in a car accident can be scary if you do not know what to do. If you panic and do the wrong thing after an accident, you could easily lose out on any claim for damages. The steps you take following an accident will determine what compensation you...

This is a question that comes up quite often in our motorcycle accident injury practice and the answer, generally, is “Yes.” There can, however, be some qualifications to this answer, as will be explained in greater detail below. Fault Accident statistics indicate...

All states have passed their own statutes regarding wrongful death cases that are filed in their courts. These statutes define wrongful deaths, designate who can file such cases, specify what damages might be sought in them and set the time limits for filing these...

pThe word “fault” comes up a lot after an accident. Fault is the way a court determines if an accident victim is paid for their injuries. Personal injury accidents aren’t always simple. In some accidents, an accident victim may be slightly or partly at fault for the...

The nature of the accident as well as who was at fault will influence the steps you take to get your car repaired. It is not always a straight-forward process, so it's understandable to be a bit confused about where to start. Determining Fault It's important to...

Most people aren't aware that many of the car accidents that happen around the country end in a settlement. The truth of the matter is that most injury cases are solved through settlement usually even before trial. Also, a large percentage of insurance claims are done...

Being involved in an accident is always stressful, even more so if you are injured as a result of the accident. While many accidents are not serious and resolve quickly, others may be more complicated and take longer to wrap up. If you have been hurt in an accident,...