Hand-Off Errors

As a medical malpractice lawyer will review medical journals on an ongoing basis in order to stay current on medical standards of care. After all, medical negligence is defined as medical care that falls below accepted standards of medical care. These standards can sometimes be found in professional guidelines, recommendations or consensus statements. When black-and-white,…

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How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is quizzed by prospective new clients regularly in their desperate attempt to ask the right questions which might possibly provide enough information for them to choose a personal injury lawyer. Sometimes they ask all the right questions. Sometimes they ask questions which could not possibly give them…

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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…

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Mastering Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Arbitrations

Mastering Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Arbitrations Initiating arbitration, conducting discovery, obtaining an enforceable award, and recovering allowable costs in UM/UIM arbitrations. Uninsured and underinsured motorist arbitrations should be relatively straightforward and self-executing. However, they are not. The California Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law, Insurance Code section 11580.2, set out to provide a prompt and relatively inexpensive resolution…

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Getting Compensated When You’re Partially at Fault for an Accident

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Car and motorcycle accidents happen quickly, and it isn’t unusual for drivers to feel discombobulated and confused right afterward. Some people may need to seek emergency medical attention, and there may not be time to think over how the accident occurred. A police officer who reports to the scene will interview everyone…

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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…

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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…

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Surgical Errors and Informed Consent

Surgical errors are often the subject of medical malpractice lawsuits. However, most surgical errors fall into the category of “known and accepted complications.” A known and accepted complication is one that can occur in the absence of negligence. Some examples include postoperative infection, bleeding, and damage to structures in the operative field. Although the field…

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Benefits of Bankruptcy

Personal Injury Lawyer If you are someone that has been struggling with financial difficulties for a long time, you may think about filing for bankruptcy. Of course, your initial question is probably whether this is even a right choice for you. There are so many variables to consider, and filing for bankruptcy doesn’t automatically mean…

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What Does a Will Do?

People often hear that a will is an essential end of life document — but why? For many individuals, they believe that they do not have enough money or possessions to warrant the creation of a will. However, the document is not only a tool for the wealthy; it is a tool that ensures your…

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