Surprising to me, I hear this question a lot "What Exactly Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?" As a seasoned personal injury lawyer with over three decades of experience, I can sometimes forget that many people don't fully understand what personal injury lawyers do....
Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts
Who is responsible for providing me with a rental car while my vehicle is being repaired?
Who is Responsible for Providing Me with a Rental Car While My Vehicle is Being Repaired? As an experienced personal injury attorney, I've seen my fair share of car accidents and the myriad of complications they bring. One question I’m often asked concerns rental cars...
Who Pays for the Costs in My Case? Are They Included in the Percentage Fee?
As an experienced personal injury attorney with three decades of navigating the legal complexities of personal injury law, I've seen firsthand the concerns clients have regarding legal fees and costs. It's a topic that's often shrouded in mystery, yet it's crucial for...
How am I supposed to get back and forth while my car is in the shop?
Have you recently been in an automobile accident and are getting your vehicle repaired? If so, you are probably asking yourself, "How am I supposed to get back and forth while my car is in the shop?" Chances are, if you have been in a serious accident, you are having...
What can I expect the police officer to do at the accident scene?
What Happens When You Call the Police After a Car Accident? If you are involved in a car accident, one of the first steps that you want to take is to call the police. An officer will arrive at the scene of the crash and ensure that everyone is OK and that the scene...
What’s my car accident case worth?
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...
What if the cause of a traffic accident is not clear?
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 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...
How long does one have to initiate an auto accident lawsuit?
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...
How Do I Obtain a Car Accident Report
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...
Do I have To Give A Recorded Statement?
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...
What if one of the accident victims was also at fault?
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...
How do I go about getting my car repaired?
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...
Is it always necessary to file a lawsuit?
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...
Should I do an investigation of the facts of the accident on my own?
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,...
What determines who is at fault in a car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle accident?
When you are involved in an accident, one of the first things that you will have to determine is who is at fault. When you are in an accident with a vehicle of a different class, you might be lead to believe that one of you is automatically at fault. While it would be...
Should I give a statement to the faulty driver’s insurance company?
Insurance companies want to hear what happened before they’re willing to process a claim following a vehicle accident. It’s not uncommon, but you might wonder if you should give a statement to the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident. This is not...
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...
Should I give any insurance company a statement?
In the days following a car accident, you can expect the other party’s insurance adjuster to contact you by phone and request that you provide them with a recorded statement. You should always decline this request. It doesn’t matter if you only plan to tell the truth...
What should I do if I think the accident was at least partly my fault?
Car accidents are a part of life, occurring suddenly and without warning. While it may be easy to determine who was at fault in some cases, it may be more difficult in others where the facts may not be so cut and dried. The following is an overview of personal injury...