Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts

The aftermath of a truck accident can be tough to deal with; especially if you were in a passenger vehicle that was hit by a semi-truck and lived to tell about it. Given that the semi-trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds (compared to about 4,000 pounds for a...

In a prior post, we highlighted the different dangers that can occur with holiday gifts. Essentially, people can be injured when they are overzealous about hanging holiday decorations, when they overdo it when drinking at a holiday party or with toys that have...

Arizona, like nearly half of all U.S. states, has enacted legislation legalizing the use of marijuana for certain medical conditions. Now, a state lawmaker has announced that he plans to introduce a bill in 2015 that could result in the legalization of the drug for...

We hope that our readers are enjoying the holiday season and all that it brings. It is certainly a time to be cheerful while spending time with loved ones. However, the season is not without its hazards, and scores of people across the Phoenix metro area are injured...

Through many of our posts, we have described how people have been injured in accidents and provided helpful information to our readers who may find themselves in similar situations. We believe that this style of posting can help people even before they are in...

We have noted in a number of our posts the importance of conducting investigations after car accidents. Essentially, looking into the cause of a crash is critical in determining how the accident occurred and who (or what) may have been at fault. This may give...

Auto accidents during the holiday season are tragic, given that it is a time for families to come together. This is likely why there will be more law enforcement officers on the streets and highways to get drunk drivers off the road. But when does a traffic violation...

Advertisers are starting their holiday pushes early, especially toy retailers and diamond stores. One industry certainly not to be forgotten is the auto industry; most notably luxury automakers, Mercedes Benz, BMW and Cadillac. Aside from holiday offers, these...

When shopping for insurance, let’s not kid ourselves…we really don’t shop. But auto insurance companies believe that you do; which is why there are so many commercials focusing on catchy jingles and character catch phrases to get consumers’ attention. Moreover, there...

Police officers certainly have difficult and dangerous jobs. They go through extensive training to be able to handle the rigors of the job, including defensive driving and conflict management training. So when police officers are hurt in car accidents, it is a...

With Halloween coming on Friday, it is an opportune time to remind our readers of how important it is for drivers to be safe and attentive while behind the wheel. Children from across the Phoenix metro area will be dressed up to walk through neighborhoods in search of...

Drivers in Arizona have enough dangers to deal with while behind the wheel. They must contend with reckless drivers, drunk drivers and even distracted ones. Because of these dangers, many cars have updated safety equipment, including airbags that inflate in a split...

Indeed, it is not time for the holiday season, but you can bet that automakers are hard at work on their plans to bring 2015 models into your living rooms with commercials about end-of-year sales. Aside from new body styles and performance upgrades, the newest...

When you think of a luxury vehicle, chances are that you expect the best of everything a car has to offer. This may include best in class acceleration and engine durability, the best in handling and smoothness, as well as the latest in technological advancements....

Despite the public outcry on the dangers of distracted driving, there is one driving practice that is arguably equally as dangerous but does not receive the same national attention. “Road rage” occurs when a driver becomes so annoyed and enraged that he or she may use...

Throughout the summer we have highlighted the progress of General Motors’ efforts to recall potentially defective automobiles stemming from the discovery of defects in ignition switches. Essentially, an ignition key could potentially slip from the “run” position to...

When you think about a criminal conviction in how it relates to car accidents, you probably don’t think there is a relationship; unless of course there’s a crash caused by a drunk driver. Nevertheless, there could be traffic violations that lead to a criminal...

In a number of our posts we have highlighted the importance of conducting thorough investigations of auto accidents. The reasons are quite important, and there are several. First, it is critical to have an accurate description of what actually happened. This requires...

When you think about a criminal conviction in how it may relate to a car accident, you probably don’t think there is a relationship; unless of course there’s a crash caused by a drunk driver. Nevertheless, there could be traffic violations that lead to a criminal...

It has been a few weeks since the fatal crash involving comedian Tracy Morgan's vehicle. News outlets -- and not just entertainment news outlets -- have continued to report on Morgan's progress. He is a celebrity, as was James McNair, who died in the accident, but the...