Supreme Court Closes Loophole for Police Pursuit Immunity

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg regularly receives potential new case calls from accident victims who are involved in traffic collisions related to police chases.  In the usual case, the police are chasing a suspected criminal and that criminal drives recklessly and causes a traffic collision. The victim is left with substantial property…

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Canoga Park Ambulance Crash Shows What Not to Do When You Hear a Siren!

Woodland Hills and Canoga Park personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg was saddened to hear of the serious ambulance and car collision which to place on August 1, 2018 near the intersection of Canoga Avenue and Sherman Way. Not only is Sherman Way the most dangerous street in Canoga Park, but Canoga Park drivers seem…

Does the Traffic Collision Report Conclusively Establish Fault for an Accident?

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg has seen every imaginable Traffic Collision and Police Report.  Depending on the agency taking the report and the seriousness of the accident, the reports can be from just a few pages to 50-60 pages. While most agencies will not even bother with a report these days unless…

Hit and Run Accidents Need to be Fought in The San Fernando Valley!

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg has declared war on Hit and Run accidents in the San Fernando Valley! As a virtual lifetime resident of the San Fernando Valley, Barry P. Goldberg, can no longer accept the almost daily news of tragic hit and run accidents.  Therefore, Mr. Goldberg will continue to point…

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How to Stop the “Hit and Run” Epidemic in Los Angeles!

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is an expert on all things “hit and run.”  For years, Barry P. Goldberg has written numerous articles regarding accessing Uninsured Motorist benefits whenever a deserving client is injured in a hit and run accident.  However, very little has been written on how to actually STOP the…

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What if the At-Fault Party Refuses to Admit Fault?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg has noticed a new trend in car accident cases—the at fault party refuses to admit fault even though liability is fairly obvious.  In additional trend, the insurers of at fault parties are going along with it in an obvious attempt to frustrate deserving and injured claimants.  There…

Determining Fault in Multi-Car Accidents

Multi-car accidents are often extremely frightening for all involved and increasingly common in high-traffic and heavy construction areas such as Woodland Hills and Canoga Park. When multiple vehicles, whether they be cars, trucks, big rigs, or motorcycles, are involved in a car crash, more of than not, several victims suffer serious injuries and property damage…

Torrential Rains Means Drivers at Risk

Torrential rains in Southern California are so uncommon that when they do occur, the roads become a nightmare. From car accidents to mudslides, motorcycle crashes to flooding, drivers in the San Fernando Valley are generally just not prepared for inclement weather and serious auto accidents result. Impact of Weather on Drivers

Hit by a Drunk Driver on NYE? You Have Rights

We have talked about the dangers of drunk or drugged driving at length. According to the CDC, 28 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver each day. This equals one death every 51 minutes — a tragic number that can be avoided. Certain days of the years…

California Drivers: The Worst in the Nation!

Perhaps in the most unsurprising news of the year, California drivers have been named the worst in the United States. The results, which came from an annual study conducted by QuoteWizard, reiterate the importance of safe driving and avoiding drinking, texting, or otherwise engaging in negligent driving behaviors while behind the wheel. Indeed, the results…