Getting into a car accident can cause severe physical as well as mental trauma. However, getting compensation can be complicated if the person who hit you doesn't own the car that was involved in the collision. The good news is that you are still entitled to...
Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts
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How is fault determined?
Accidents don’t occur on purpose, which means everyone is shocked when one does occur. It’s dangerous to assume anything about an accident, but it’s fairly safe to assume no one expects to be involved in one when they leave the house. Cars are among the most dangerous...
What if I was not wearing a seat belt at the time of my accident? Can I still recover damages?
Wearing a seat belt is the safest thing you can do when you get into a car. When you choose not to don your seat belt, you put yourself at risk in the instance an accident occurs. It’s a personal choice, but many states require you wear your seat belts or risk a...
What are personal injury cases?
Car accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, wrongful death. These incidents happen all the time, but their frequency does not diminish the injury, the pain and suffering, or the confusion that impacts the victim and their loved ones. What is "Personal Injury?" A proper...
What happens if a doctor says I’ll never fully recover from my car accident?
Car accidents are devastating. Drivers who are hit by someone else aren’t expecting to get into their car and find their entire world change in one day. When drivers get behind the wheel of their car, they expect to make it where they’re going without issue. They...
What do I do if the other driver’s insurance company contacts me?
When you've been in an accident, you'll start receiving a number of phone calls. Most of them will be from people who want to see how you are doing. You might even hear from long-lost friends who have heard about the accident. After these calls, you'll probably start...
What if I am at fault for causing the accident?
Car accidents are devastating to all involved no matter how minor the accident is. In the best-case scenario, accidents are minor and there’s relatively minor damages combined with no injury. In the worst-case, there is a serious injury or even death. It’s always a...
What should I do at the scene of an accident in which I am involved?
Your first instinct when being involved in an accident is to panic. You may have injuries and your car may be undrivable. The first thing you need to do is take care of yourself. If you are bleeding or have any other injuries, you must be checked out by a medic....
What if more than one driver is at fault?
After an accident, it's important to find out who was at fault. Most of the time, there is one driver who did something to cause the accident, but at times, more than one driver could have done something to spark the incident on the road. However, this is usually rare...
Should I accept a check from the faulty driver or the faulty driver’s insurance company?
When you’re involved in an auto accident because someone else failed to adhere to the laws of the road, you might be tempted to accept a check from them or their insurance company to cover the cost of repairs your car needs and/or medical bills you’ve incurred since...
The insurance company is arguing about my injuries. What do I do?
You've been in an accident and you're physically hurting. Chances are you've been to the doctor or hospital and your medical costs are mounting. Perhaps you missed work due to your injuries and you are worried about getting behind on your bills. You are waiting on an...
When the police arrive at the scene of the accident, is it ok for me to talk to them?
If you are involved in an accident, it is imperative to call the police, regardless of how minor the accident is, how little damage might have occurred to the vehicles that were involved or who was at fault in the accident. In many places, it is illegal not to call...
How do I choose a lawyer that is right for me?
If you are involved in an accident, you may not know who to turn to first. You might be scared and alone, but you might also know that you'll need to take legal action to put your life back together. One of the most important phone calls you can make is to a good...
Should I notify my insurance company of the accident?
When a car accident occurs, no one handles it the same way. There is always confusion and upset. People are injured, they are distraught, and they are worried about what happens next. Most people are unsure how to handle an accident. There are specific steps to take...
Can I be found liable if my car is rear-ended in a crash?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 6.2 million crashes in 2015. Of those 6 million crashes, approximately 28 percent of them are rear-end collisions. Frequent Causes of Rear-End Accidents Driver Distraction Whether it's...
The driver of the other car doesn’t have insurance. What do I do?
Few things are more stressful than being involved in a car accident, especially when there are injuries sustained during the crash. Life feels as if it is falling apart around you when you’re involved in an accident regardless who is to blame for the issue. When this...
What If The Other Driver Had No (Or Too Little) Insurance Coverage?
Although automobile liability insurance is required across the country, there's nothing uniform about how much insurance we're required to have. For example, Minnesota requires its resident drivers to carry minimum liability insurance of $30,000 per person with a...
What are the steps to take after a car accident?
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you might be overwhelmed and feel confused. Car accidents can be disorienting because of several factors, including pain, shock, dealing with property damage, and the rush of adrenaline your body releases in response....
What can I do if the driver doesn’t have insurance?
The first step after getting in a car accident is to exchange insurance information with the other driver. But what do you do if the other driver does not have insurance? If you’ve been in an accident with a driver without insurance, you’re probably feeling at a loss....
What damages can I recover in a motor vehicle accident?
Getting the maximum amount of money, you're entitled to after an auto accident is important when someone else's negligence has turned your life upside down. You'll receive maximum compensation if it is determined you were not at-fault for the accident. Achieving this...