9 Reasons Why Your License Will be Suspended

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg handles hundreds of car accident cases in any given year.  About half of those accidents are either Uninsured or Underinsured.  It is not surprising because about 4 million drivers—or 1 in 6— have suspended licenses.  Therefore, they have no insurance.  Most California drivers have no idea what…

Main Reasons for License Suspension— No Insurance and Failing to Report Accidents to the DMV!

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg — a foremost advocate for Uninsured Motorist Coverage—is concerned for his clients and neighbors that over 4 million drivers in California have suspended licenses!  That is just about one in six!  That means they are Uninsured Motorists and you need to “cover” yourself!  The main reason for…

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When you do not know who caused your Car Accident—Shifting the Burden of Proof.

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg has met with clients who really have no idea how a car accident occurred and who was responsible for their injuries.  An “internet educated” client asked me if we could make the prospective defendants prove who caused the accident.  The client said she read something about “Summers…

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Common Mistakes By Woodland Hills Drivers

There seems to be a theme among the accidents caused by negligent drivers in the Woodland Hills area. And by theme, we mean a trail of common mistakes these drivers make that result in serious auto accidents. Read on to learn more… Neglecting the Turn Signal California law is clear on how drivers should changes…

Five Myths About Car Accidents

There are many myths about car accidents which can cause a lot of confusion. In order to protect your rights, it’s important to separate facts from fiction. While ultimately contacting a car accident or personal injury lawyer to discuss your case’s specific needs may be in your best interest, we’ve debunked a few of the common myths for…

Car Accident Mediation? —- Yes, Please!

Woodland Hills personal injury and car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg is a very strong believer in mediation in every case possible.  Mediation serves many purposes even if a case cannot be resolved.  On behalf of my clients, I always agree to mediation when offered by the opposing party, usually an insurance company.  I always…

Car Accidents Caused by Marijuana

Driving while under the influence of drugs (illegal, prescription, or otherwise) can make driving a car unsafe—just like driving after drinking alcohol. Drugged driving puts not only the driver but also passengers and others who share the road at risk. This includes driving while under the influence of marijuana. Why is drugged driving dangerous? Different…

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Rollover Accidents: Causes and How to Avoid One

We have all heard of, seen, or worse yet, been involved in a rollover auto accident. A rollover is a type of vehicle crash in which a vehicle tips over onto its side or roof. All types of vehicles can rollover. However, taller, narrower vehicles such as SUVs, pickups, and vans have higher centers of…

3 Reasons People Hate Hiring Personal Injury Lawyers!

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg meets hundreds of accident victims and prospective clients every year.  There seems to be a “unifying theme” from most, if not all, of the clients—they think they hate lawyers and they dread having to actually hire one!  The bad news— for the most part—their concerns are legitimate! …

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Moving Toward an Orderly Uninsured Motorist Arbitration-Part 2 Rule 3.823

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is a student and expert on all things “Uninsured” and “Underinsured.” In fact, Barry P. Goldberg has written extensively on Uninsured Motorist topics for years and is regularly contacted by accident victims and other personal injury attorneys —not just in Woodland Hills— to answer or discuss UM/UIM…