Barry P. Goldberg

The 6 Top Reasons Why It Is Worth Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is asked by prospective new clients on a regular basis; “Is it worth hiring a personal injury lawyer?”  Believe it or not, the answer varies with the circumstances. On many simple fender-bender accidents with very minor property damage and very moderate injuries, it may be preferable to…

Car Accident Lawyer Woodland Hills CA

Underinsured Motorist Time Limits and Deadlines.

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is known as an expert in Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist law and arbitration. Recently, he was consulted by another personal injury lawyer regarding the outside time to complete an Underinsured Motorist arbitration and whether there are any time requirements for prosecuting an Underinsured Motorist arbitration. Unfortunately, many…

Key Points To Know About Your Personal Injury Case

Personal Injury Attorney If you’ve been involved in an accident, you could face a challenging road to recovery. The physical effects alone can be difficult to overcome. You may face extensive treatment, multiple surgeries and a lengthy rehabilitation process. You may have to take medication for the rest of your life. The mental, emotional and…

Medical Malpractice with Unnecessary Surgery

Personal Injury Lawyer As part of any surgical negligence case, a careful medical negligence lawyer should investigate whether the surgery or surgical procedure was necessary. Unnecessary surgeries are not required or performed in the best interest of the patient. This issue has been relevant since at least the 1950s in the United States. This means…

Who Can an Injured Worker Sue When He Is Injured at A Dangerous Work Site?

Who Can an Injured Worker Sue When He Is Injured at A Dangerous Work Site?

Personal Injury Attorney Woodland Hills A personal injury attorney Woodland Hills residents recommend can make sense out of complicated workers’ compensation and premises liability issues involving multiple contractors. There are a number of common protective doctrines and legal causes of action that arise from construction sites. As a construction worker, it can be difficult to…

5-year Old Boy Loses His Leg During a Tonsil Surgery

Personal Injury Lawyer As a medical malpractice attorney, the most heartbreaking cases involve negligent treatment of children.  This case highlights the devastating results of medical errors involving children.  In April 2015, a 5-year old boy underwent a tonsil surgery at a New Jersey hospital.  Due to his young age, his name has been withheld from…

An Explanation of a Wrongful Death Action

Car Accident Lawyer Though death will come to everyone, it is never easy to cope with when a loved one passes. You’ll experience grief, sadness, and stress. The person’s passing may even leave you without a means of support. If your family dies in an accident where another party is to blame, you should think…

How Long Is the Statute of Limitations for a Shooting at a Club?

Personal Injury Lawyer A statute of limitations is a law that limits the time for filing a lawsuit in court. Injury victims must either settle their claims or file a lawsuit before the deadline imposed by the applicable statute of limitations. If they do neither of those things, they lose their right to seek a…

What is shoulder dystocia and Erb’s Palsy?

Personal Injury Lawyer As a leading birth injury lawyer, we have handled a broad range of birth injury cases, including shoulder dystocia and Erb’s Palsy.  If your child suffered one of these issues, and you believe it occurred because of an error made by a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional, please call [law firm…

Does a Loss of Consortium Claim apply to the “Per Person” or “Per Claim” Policy Limit?

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney often has the unenviable task of explaining to clients that the courts recognize a spouse’s “loss of consortium” claim as a separate and independent tort.  However, for insurance purposes, a loss of consortium claim is considered “derivative.”  Therefore, under California Insurance Law, the “Per Person” limit applies—- not the “Per…