Call for motorcyclists to stop ‘lane splitting’ overtaking after 10 riders die in January
Motorcyclists can overtake between two lanes of traffic, but they’re mugs to do it.
DetailsDetermining Fault in Multi-Car Accidents
Multi-car accidents are often extremely frightening for all involved and increasingly common in high-traffic and heavy construction areas such as Woodland Hills and Canoga Park. When multiple vehicles, whether they be cars, trucks, big rigs, or motorcycles, are involved in a car crash, more of than not, several victims suffer serious injuries and property damage…
DetailsValley neighborhoods brace for more density around future transit stations
Attitudes about density and transit are changing—just in time
DetailsUninsured Motorist Coverage May Cover You in a Bicycle Accident
When a cyclist comes to me after a bike accident involving a car one of the questions I always ask is “do you have an auto insurance policy and what is your UIM coverage?” One of the worst conversations a personal injury attorney has to have with a client is explaining that the driver who
DetailsAre Uber and Lyft Liable for the Accidents of their Drivers?
Ridesharing is on the rise in Texas with Uber and Lyft leading the way. What happens when an Uber or Lyft driver is involved in an accident? Who is liable?
DetailsHow California Law Tries to Protect the Public from Dog Bites
In California, dog owners have a legal obligation to ensure that their dog is under their control at all times. If the dog isn’t in a fenced in yard, it must be on a leash that is no longer than six (6) feet in length. That being said, there are designated dog parks where owners…
DetailsConcussions: The Most Common Injury in California Car Accidents
Concussions may seem like nothing more than a minor inconvenience, it’s important to recognize that concussions can, indeed, be very serious. They can be so serious that they cause permanent injury to the brain. A recent study involving driving simulators and people who had concussions show that even after taking time to recover from their…
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Can one Spouse Sign an Attorney Fee Agreement for an Injured Spouse?
Woodland Hills personal injury and car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg is confronted from time to time with a spouse looking for a personal injury attorney for a severely injured spouse who is hospitalized or otherwise incapable of finding an attorney. While it is always best practice to obtain the signature of the injured party,…
DetailsDistracted Driving
Atlanta’s rush hour traffic consists of stop and go, stop and go, stop and go, etc. If you are travelling on I-85 and happen to notice that the person behind you is talking on his cell phone, you tend to not think much of it. The fact of the matter is that it seems that…
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Gross Negligence is Required to Overcome a Liability Waiver.
Woodland Hills Personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is regularly consulted for almost every imaginable way people are injured. Sometimes potential clients are very seriously injured in voluntary activities they have undertaken for their own enjoyment or advancement. However, many of these “activities” can be quite dangerous and serious injury or death can result. Also,…
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