Joint C.C.P. 998 Offers to Compromise May be Valid—in Certain Circumstances.

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is a frequent commentator on the C.C.P. § 998 Offer to Compromise process which allows a party in litigation to “reverse” certain costs if that party “beats” its offer at trial.  In fact, Mr. Goldberg serves an Offer to Compromise in every case his office has in…

Concussions: The Most Common Injury in California Car Accidents

Concussions may seem like nothing more than a minor inconvenience, it’s important to recognize that concussions can, indeed, be very serious. They can be so serious that they cause permanent injury to the brain. A recent study involving driving simulators and people who had concussions show that even after taking time to recover from their…

Can one Spouse Sign an Attorney Fee Agreement for an Injured Spouse?

Woodland Hills personal injury and car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg is confronted from time to time with a spouse looking for a personal injury attorney for a severely injured spouse who is hospitalized or otherwise incapable of finding an attorney.  While it is always best practice to obtain the signature of the injured party,…

Lawyer Mistakes Could Ruin Your Settlement!

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg has literally settled thousands of cases over the years.  A settlement seems simple and easy to document.  However, many lawyers make a “mistake” when settling a litigated case by simply having a settlement agreement and then a Request for Dismissal.  In a recent published California Court of…

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California Supreme Court Finds that Landowner has no Duty to Assist Visitors to Safely Cross a Public Street

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg closely monitors the California Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions on all aspects of personal injury, tort and insurance-related matters in order to provide cutting edge advice to his clients.  One area that has gained significant attention is where landowners and business owners have customers or…

Personal Injury Claims and Contingency Fees

If you’ve been hurt in a Woodland Hills accident that was not your fault, you may be wondering how much money the insurance company will give you for your injuries. The truthful answer? Not as much as you deserve. That is why you need the assistance of an aggressive, proven personal injury attorney. One of…

File a Law Suit if you have a Good Case and the Insurer Denies or Low Balls Your Claim

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg recommends to his clients to not cave in to an insurer that denies or low balls a perfectly legitimate claim.  Unfortunately, we are seeing more of insurers wrongfully denying claims, attributing “fictitious” comparative fault to claimants or offering such a low-ball mount that the claimant would actually…

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Can a Real Estate Agent be Liable for Injuries at an Open House?

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is consulted more often than you might think by potential clients injured on the property of a home they were thinking about buying.  It is a relatively common occurrence for potential buyers to be wondering a property for sale and slipping or tripping on a stair or…

What You Need to Know about Truck Accidents in California

Being involved in a truck accident in Woodland Hills can be devastating. Severe spinal cord injuries, permanent disability, lost wages, and even death are common results. A truck accident doesn’t just change the life of the victim. It impacts an entire family. If you or someone you love is involved in a truck accident, you…

How Can Social Media Negatively Impact Your PI Case?

With the advent of smartphones and social media apps, many Southern Californians have become extremely comfortable sharing pictures, video recordings and other content about themselves on their social media accounts.  Applications like Facebook and Instagram installed on a smartphone allow users to instantly take photos and videos of themselves, upload the content to their Facebook…