Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg analyzes serious car accident cases on a daily basis. Often, the issue is not whether the defendant was at fault or whether the plaintiff was seriously injured. Rather, the most important inquiry is whether there are viable sources of recovery to pay for the substantial damages. Many…
One of the most common injuries following a Woodland Hills car accident is whiplash. Whiplash may sound rather harmless, and many people try to brush it off as a ‘fake’ injury, but the truth is that whiplash can cause serious discomfort — and be a symptom of something even more serious. For more information on…
California is cracking down on distracted driving, especially in the form of texting and driving. If you are behind the wheel in California, you are now no longer able to hold your cell phone in your hand for any reason. This new law is intended to make it easier for police to determine if someone…
Car accidents in Woodland Hills can be minor, causing little to no damage to vehicles or injury to drivers and passenger. These accidents, though certainly an inconvenience, are a blip on the radar when compared to more devastating auto accidents that result in serious personal injuries and major property damage, such as totaled cars. If…
If you’re involved in a car accident in Woodland Hills, California, you may find yourself in the middle of a fight to get the compensation that you deserve for the damage to your car and for your injuries. One of the most common concerns people have about California car accidents is how injuries are proven…
Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is always looking for recovery sources for his seriously injured clients. One area of confusion comes from questions about whether a server of alcohol can be liable for an accident caused by a driver who drank that alcohol and decided to drive. The following is an excellent…
Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is asked by his clients almost daily whether they are entitled to “Diminished Value” of their vehicle after a crash. Obviously, a car repaired after a crash is never the same even if expertly repaired. But, is the amount of the “additional damage” or “Diminished Value” recoverable?…
If you’ve been named as the party responsible for a car accident in San Fernando Valley by an insurance company, you have the right to dispute their decision. Here’s what you need to know about car insurance disputes in California. You Have the Right to Dispute Liability
Being involved in an auto accident in California can leave you injured and confused. Would you know what to do? No one gets in the car and plans to get into an auto accident. They happen so fast that it can be hard to remember to do the basics. If you’re involved in an auto…
In 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64 which legalized marijuana use for recreational purposes. The law, which went into effect January 2017, allows any California citizen over the age of 21 to smoke marijuana in their private home or business without restriction. Since January, the California Highway Patrol has found that California citizens have consumed…