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…

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Bicycle Crashes

Bicycle Accident Attorney When a car collides with a bicycle, occupants of the car are rarely injured. Bicycle riders, on the other hand, typically suffer serious — and sometimes fatal — injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatal crashes with bicyclists in the United States increased every year between…

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Supreme Court Closes Loophole for Police Pursuit Immunity

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg regularly receives potential new case calls from accident victims who are involved in traffic collisions related to police chases.  In the usual case, the police are chasing a suspected criminal and that criminal drives recklessly and causes a traffic collision. The victim is left with substantial property…

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Can You Handle Your Own Underinsured Motorist Case?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is an expert on all things Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist.  That expertise includes Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Arbitration issues.  Recently, a potential new client with a very strong liability and damage case consulted with Mr. Goldberg and asked “Am I capable of handling my own…

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