When a Driver Becomes Hostile After a Car Collision

Auto Accident Attorney Canoga Park, CA Nobody enjoys being part of a car accident. Vehicle collisions can stall your day, lead to painful injuries and cause frustration as you deal with insurance companies. Any person who has been involved in a car crash has probably dealt with at least a small amount of physical wounds…

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What is the Root of the Problem in Commercial Truck Wrecks?

Truck Accident Lawyer Canoga Park, CA Accidents happen every single day on roads, residential streets and highways all across America. One of the most deadly types of collisions are those between a car driver and a commercial truck. These long, hefty vehicles can cause serious damage if they were to plow into a significantly smaller…

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Will Insurance Cover My “Road Rage” Injuries?

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg comes across “Road Rage” and other arguably intentional actions that cause injuries to his clients related to cars and motorcycles in the West San Fernando Valley, including Canoga Park and Tarzana.  Unfortunately, the mix of urban driving and other stresses pushes many people past the breaking point…

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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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Regulation of Driverless Cars

Some experts predict that autonomous vehicles will dominate roadways by 2040.  That event will bring lifestyle changes not seen since the Ford Model T. Your morning and afternoon commute will become work time or leisure time as opposed to the current stress time!  DUIs, car accidents, and traffic tickets will decrease. That could mean car…

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Employee must be Driving in the Course and Scope of Employment to Hold Employer Liable.

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is continually looking for viable resources of recovery for his severely injured clients.  One inquiry is always whether the adverse driver was in the scope of employment at the time of the accident in order to access an employer’s potentially larger insurance policy.  There are many recognized…

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California Supreme Court Clarifies a Common-Sense Victory for Policy Holders and Injury Victims.

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg has advanced expertise in insurance coverage law.  This expertise is a critical compliment to a personal injury practice.  Mr. Goldberg has been tracking the Liberty Surplus Ins. Corp. v. Ledesma & Meyer Construction Co., Inc. (S236765; 9th Cir. No. 14-56120) case for several reasons. On June 4,…

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