Does an Award of “Restitution” Affect my Personal Injury Settlement?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg handles more than his fair share of drunk driving accidents and other “crime-related” losses.  In these circumstances, it is not uncommon for there to be a criminal prosecution against the civil defendant. Criminal defendants are often required to pay “restitution” to the victim for their conduct or…

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I Was Injured at Work, But my Employer Does Not Have Workers Comp Insurance!

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is called about every imaginable type of injury.  Sometimes, clients are seriously injured at work and Workers Compensation is the “Exclusion Remedy,” with very few exceptions.  Most notably, my office will take on such cases if the worker is injured by the negligence of a “Third-Party” unrelated…

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July 4th Auto Accidents

While a time for celebration, the long Independence Day weekend can also bring with it a number of serious personal injuries, including car accidents from drinking and driving, illegal firework injuries, and dog bites. Indeed, according to the National Safety Council, July 4th is the deadliest holiday in the United States. The patriotic holiday has…

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