Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

It used to be an American’s right to refuse to buy health insurance, and the only penalty paid were the sky-high medical bills when you accidentally drove over a pedestrian’s toes, contracted an especially virulent case of jaundice, or encountered some other unplanned...

Some personal injury claims are relatively simple and obvious enough that there is really little need for a personal injury attorney when all parties are agreeable. But, claims that may be very valuable are often defended vigorously by the respondent insurance...

Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance will pay for some or all of your medical expenses and lost wages after an accident. The amount that you receive depends on your policy limits prior to the accident. If that amount you receive from an insurance company doesn't...

The accident was traumatic enough. Now the other driver confesses that he has no insurance! Car insurance is mandatory for vehicles operating in most states, but many drivers operate without insurance, because they cannot afford it. Of course,there are also those who...

One of the primary reasons that individuals who have suffered a personal injury do not contact an attorney immediately is that they think there will be a fee for the initial visit. While some attorneys who do not focus on personal injury law will charge a minimal...

Being involved in an accident is a stressful experience. While it is often difficult to think clearly immediately after being injured, there are some things that must be done to ensure a favorable outcome. The following is an overview of what not to do after being...

As soon as a careless or negligent driver crashes into you, you're thrown into a different world that you don't want to be in. Now, you may be injured, in pain and missing work. You may also be dealing with your own auto insurer, the auto insurer of the person who hit...

What Is Important To Know About A Structured Settlement When a plaintiff wins or settles a case for a large sum of money, they have the option of being paid using a structured settlement. Plaintiffs can take their financial award in a one lump sum. They can also...

The main goal of a personal injury case is to hold the responsible party accountable and to get compensation to cover a number of different “damages” that may have resulted from the accident. But these damages can actually include many different things, some of which...

Personal injury claims are not equal in the amount of time it takes to process and finalize a claim. Injury cases can often be complicated issues that are defended strongly by the respondent insurance companies, and many times even getting benefits started can be...

When you’ve been injured at the fault of another individual, it is normal to want to seek compensation from the party at fault. Unfortunately, a personal injury case can take time, especially if you elect to go to court rather than coming to a settlement beforehand....