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Did You Know that an Expert can Testify that You were At Fault—Even if You Were Not!

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, is careful when advising accident victims that think that their case is a “slam dunk” on liability.  In fact, claimants should be aware that if the case goes into active litigation the insurers will hire experts to suggest that the accident did not happen the way it…

The Insurance Companies are Not Your Friends or Your Neighbors—Don’t be deceived by one of the Best Ad Campaigns of All Time

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, works with insurance company representatives on a daily basis and can provide a clear perspective on what insurance is and what it is not.  What will an insurance company do for you?  What is an insurance company’s obligation? The answer to these questions are blurred and the…

Halloween Injuries: Who’s Liable?

With Halloween just around the corner, many residents of the San Fernando Valley are preparing for trick-or-treaters of all ages.  While Halloween is supposed to be a fun, accident-free holiday, injuries can and do happen.  For example, trick-or-treating can wrong can lead to potential liability if the child is injured while on your property. Read…

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One Accident, Multiple Causes—Single Policy Limit.

Woodland Hills accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg tirelessly looks for every available source of recovery, especially in serious injury cases. Often an accident has many possible causes.  The obvious causes usually involve other negligent drivers, road conditions and faulty equipment.  Many lawyers without insurance coverage experience fall into a trap and argue that the owner…

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Does an Insurer Commit “Bad Faith” by Refusing to Settle Your Case?

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is regularly asked whether an insurer is committing “bad faith” by failing or refusing to settle a case. Most accident victims do not realize that the “at fault” party’s insurer really owes virtually no duty of care to the accident victim. Rather, the duty of care is…

3 Tips to Follow After Being Involved in a Car Accident

Auto accidents occur all too often on Los Angeles roads. From fender benders to multi-car collisions, it is nearly impossible to drive even a short distance without seeing a few cars pulled over to the shoulder or avoid the increased traffic that comes with a lane that has been blocked by a few cars. Los…

What Are The Hidden Costs of Car Accidents?

Car accidents happen with such regularity in California that meeting someone who hasn’t been involved in one is surprising. A recent U.S. Census report shows that there were 10.9 million car accidents annually in the United States. As a result of these automobile accidents, between 32,000 and 34,000 people die each year. When someone dies…

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Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents in California

If you were involved in a car accident, especially if you were the driver or a passenger in a car hit by a negligent driver, you should consider reporting the accident to your insurance company and contacting an experienced auto accident attorney within a timely manner. Both actions may be able to help you down…

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Statements Made During Prelitigation Settlement Negotiations are Privileged.

Many things are said in anticipation of a settlement—-especially during the give and take of mediation. In this Article, Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg separates what is actionable from what is not. It is common for lawyers to make promises in mediation in order to induce a settlement. A hot issue these days concerns the…

Strict Liability for Failure to Warn is Still a Viable Theory in California

Failing to warn about a potentially dangerous product or condition has become a “disfavored” cause of action in California. Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg believes that “failure to warn” should not be overlooked and can create the cornerstone of a successful case. Logic dictates that an injured person should see some obvious dangerous condition and that…