Recently a high-speed crash in Canoga Park, California took the life of young driver Steven Rodriguez, just two weeks after his 21st birthday. Authorities believe than an excessive rate of speed combined with possible alcohol consumption led to the catastrophic accident. Reports from the scene of the car crash state that Steven was driving at…
According to the CDC, auto accidents are among the leading cause of injury and death among children in the U.S. While most parents go out of their way to ensure that their children are safe from every harm, the fact remains that children will likely suffer an injury at some point in their life. Indeed,…
Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg has raised two teen drivers, lives near Calabasas High School and can confirm that the Summer is the worst time of year for teen accidents. In fact, according to a recent AAA Traffic Study between Memorial Day and Labor Day and average 10 people die every single…
There are many forms of distracted driving (texting and driving being one that we are constantly discussing, due to its seriousness) and recently, another one was added to the list: e-cig’ing and driving. While it is not against the law in California to drive while smoking an e-cigarette, it is against the law to drive…
Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg has a critical expertise in analyzing both Auto and Homeowners policies. One of the more confusing areas is whether a Homeowners or Renters liability policy can somehow be applied to a motor vehicle accident circumstance. In fact, in early in his career, Barry P. Goldberg litigated many…
Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney Barry P. Goldberg sees all sorts of classic cars on the road in California, but how many do you think have seat belts? Are they required? Believe it or not, older vehicles may not require seat belts in order to legally be driven, but neglecting to update classic cars can…
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, a day of bar hopping, green beer, and shamrocks. While a fun holiday, it also has its downsides. Unfortunately, many drivers will be getting behind the wheel intoxicated and, in the search for their pot of gold, cause drunk driving accidents. If you or a loved one is injured in a…
Woodland Hills personal injury and car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg is asked this question all the time. The answer may surprise you: “Don’t be afraid to file a lawsuit, if necessary!” The insurers know which lawyers will file suit and which lawyers will actually fight for their clients. It should be no surprise that…
Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney Barry P. Goldberg knows that lending a car to a friend can be a huge favor to them, but also can result in huge liability to you should that friend get into an accident. Vehicle owners should know what liability they may face for permissive use of their vehicle. “Permissive…
In August 2014, Woodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, published an immensely popular Article “Fail to File the Right Document after your Accident-Lose Your License.” That Article is still widely read and very popular on the Internet getting literally hundreds of reads every month. It turns out that the public (and some lawyers!) are…