As a cyclist, riding cautiously cannot guarantee avoidance of all unfortunate accidents with a motor vehicle. Adhering, however, to a few simple tips while riding your bike in high-traffic areas with cars can save you from serious injury or dying. If safety is part of...
Lamber Goodnow Personal Injury Articles and Posts
Undercover police ruse: Are some drivers really that oblivious?
Unquestionably, Arizona bucks the national trend -- indeed, the intractable reality -- regarding motorists' use of cell phones while driving. As noted in an online overview of state sanctions imposed upon violators, well, they're really aren't many to speak of. For...
The gloves are off between Republican Presidential candidates Donald Trump and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The feud began building momentum on July 18th when at a Family Summit in Ames, Iowa Trump stated that Sen. John McCain (the party’s presidential nominee in 2008) was, “not a war hero.”1 Trump further explained, “He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people...
Safety statistic for commercial trucks that you don’t want to see
All of us who drive passenger vehicles in Maricopa County and throughout other regions of Arizona and the United States have an instant appreciation for what large commercial trucks bring to the traffic mix. For starters, they command the close and unflagging...
Commercial truck safety draws close attention of U.S. senator
Reasonable drivers across Maricopa County and throughout the rest of Arizona literally steer clear of commercial truckers to the fullest extent possible as they ply the state's freeways and interstates. And, of course, there is good reason for drivers of passenger...
Takata air bag fiasco: a growing national concern
If, as is being reported, about one of every seven cars in the United States has problematic air bag, how many drivers in Maricopa County should be concerned? Likely, a lot. And if they haven't yet apprised themselves of all the material details concerning the...
Telltale signs of distress at the pool
With the summer heat in Arizona, nothing is better than a dip in the pool. Because of this, trips to water parks and backyard swim parties are common. But when you go to the water park or to someone’s home, it is important to know the dangers that these venues can...
Why PTSD is important in car accident awards
While we applaud Tracy Morgan’s settlement with Wal-Mart after many months of posturing and negotiations, we also understand that he still has a ways to go in his recovery. For those who may not remember, Morgan spent a few weeks in the hospital before going to a...
Road rage and young drivers
As we have noted in a number of our posts, the summer is the best time of year for young drivers. There’s no school, so there is more time to drive around and hang out with friends. However, graduated licensing rules are in effect for young drivers, which is supposed...
What are the most common accident injuries
With the summer driving season beginning in earnest, we have focused a number of our posts on how drivers can stay out of accidents. However, we know that life happens, and accidents occur. Combined with the potential for defects, the number of injuries in car...
Why rehabilitation costs make settlements expensive
It is a common claim for personal injury attorneys to tout how much (in total) they have been able to recover for victims of car and truck accidents. Of course, large jury verdicts and settlements are a testament to how hard an attorney works to ensure that his or her...
Wal-Mart and Tracy Morgan reach settlement
One of the most notorious and deadly truck accidents from 2014 appears to be nearing resolution. As we highlighted last fall, the truck accident involving a semi-truck owned by Wal-Mart crashed into a limousine van that comedian Tracy Morgan and several others were...
Should parents have summer driving discussions with their kids
In Arizona, the summer seems to last all year; but the reality is that summer vacation really defines how young drivers embrace their new found freedom. Without having to go to school, there is more time to hang out with friends, earn spending money through part-time...
Apple Watch Technology Ups the Game for Injury Practice
When most think of the practice of law, courtrooms, litigation and paper-pushing come to mind. This is not the case for our plaintiff personal injury practice. Through the use of iPads, Google Glass, FitBits, Android Wear smart watches, and now the recent Apple...
Are automakers ready to deal with hackers
The modern conveniences that we have grown accustomed to in our homes are slowly making their way into our cars. Infotainment centers that allow us to control our phones via Bluetooth technology, sensors that regulate tire pressure and automatic braking systems are...
Safe driving tips for teens during graduation season
In a prior post, we highlighted the excitement that teen drivers may have about going to the prom with friends, or with someone they had been pining over for months. With the end of the school year coming soon, the excitement about prom is likely turning to...
How will the law be written to address self-driving cars
It is only a matter of time until self-driving cars will be seen on Arizona streets and highways. If you don’t think so, or that it is only a matter of science fiction, consider this: Several automakers are hard at work trying to perfect their version of an autonomous...
The dangers of motorcycle riding
The weather is definitely getting warmer in Arizona. This may be too much for snowbirds and tourists, but for many native Arizonans, the weather is just right. It may even inspire motorcycle riders to get on the road. When they do, however, safety is the key. After...
Does your carseat need to be replaced if you are in an accident
After being in an accident, you are probably feeling fortunate that you are able to walk away from it without being severely injured. Even if you are injured, it is good to feel fortunate that you still have a life to live. Even with injuries, life goes on, and you...
Why some brain injuries affect people differently
It is no secret that no every brain injury is the same. For example, football players who suffer concussions and only miss one game, while others may miss an entire season. A person who suffers an injury in a car accident may have different symptoms compared to...