The State of California can hold drunk drivers criminally responsible for the actions, but can victims or their surviving family members be compensated in civil court because of the accident? The answer is a resounding yes. Drunk driving is a crime that can result in the driver facing monetary penalties, counseling, imprisonment, and the loss…
DetailsWoodland 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…
DetailsCar accidents can cause major injuries, such as paralysis, broken bones, punctured organs, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). More on the subject of brain injuries here. Additionally, car accidents can also cause soft tissue injuries such as whiplash. Soft tissue injuries are fairly minor compared to other injuries and people often discount them but they…
DetailsWoodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is regularly consulted about auto accidents which occur at intersections where the lights went out, for some reason. While public entities, like Cities, are generally immune for lights that may malfunction, on occasion private parties can be responsible when the traffic lights go out. That is the…
DetailsOne of the scarier types of injuries following an auto accident are traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. A TBI is a form of brain injury caused by sudden damage to the brain. According to the CDC, the leading causes of TBI include falls, motor vehicle and pedestrian-related accidents, and violent assaults. In terms of a…
DetailsFor many residents of Woodland Hills, including those who live near the Warner Center, you are able to enjoy a “pedestrian” lifestyle, meaning you can walk to restaurants, shopping, movies, and, for a lucky few, even work! While there are many benefits to walking, including those related to health and the environment, there can also…
DetailsWoodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is an expert on all things “Uninsured” and “Underinsured” Motorist in California. Mr. Goldberg frequently gets calls from other personal injury attorneys seeking “the best” way to handle certain UM/UIM issues. Should you mediate your Uninsured or Uninsured Motorist case? In most cases, there is absolutely no…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg knows that getting in an accident is a very unwanted inconvenience. Worse, an accident is very dangerous and can cost thousands of unwanted and unwelcome bills. After sitting down with some fellow personal injury lawyers, it became clear that there are some strategies that personal injury attorneys…
DetailsWhen a pedestrian is struck by an automobile in Canoga Park, serious injuries can — and often do — occur. The injuries can happen not just when the vehicle strikes the pedestrian, but when the person is thrown to the ground or into tree or other object. If you or a loved one were injured…
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