Determining the Value of a Trip and Fall Case

In a trip and fall lawsuit, just like with almost any lawsuit, there is no guarantee of a certain monetary award. While a skilled personal injury attorney can examine the facts of your case to determine a potential estimate for damages, this does not mean the insurance company will agree. Your attorney needs to be…

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Look Out! Teen Drivers are Back on the Road in Force!

Woodland Hills car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg has discovered what we already really know — Teen drivers are back on the road in force!  Look out! As many families return from vacation and the school year gears up for most local schools, another yearly ritual returns as well— teen drivers and teen driver accidents.…

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Dog Bite Cases: Don’t Make These Mistakes

Dog bites can indeed be painful and traumatic experiences. In 2015, 34 dog bite fatalities were reported in the United States. Out of these, 20 were adults and 14 were children. Fact is that hundreds of Americans get bit by rabid, domesticated or street dogs every year. These result in serious injuries. If you, or…

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Back to School — Back to Accidents!

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg has noticed a shift. Within about a week, kids and their families have gone from playing around the pool and enjoying popsicles to getting in the car and either preparing for the school year or actually starting “Back to School!” With this change in ritual, comes more…

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Accidents and Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can be among the most life-threatening injuries caused by an auto accident. Our spinal cords carry vital and sensitive nerves that act as messengers along the “communication highway” that runs between our brain and the rest of our body. As a result, traumatic injuries to your spinal cord region can mean chronic…

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Insurer Can Breach Duty by Refusing to a Modification of a Release

Insurer Can Breach Duty by Refusing to a Modification of a Release Woodland hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg analyzes insurance company obligations particularly involving ‘Releases.” Mr. Goldberg recently handled a drunk driving accident case wherein “Restitution” was ordered by the Court. The question arose whether the Release affected the separate payment of restitution.…

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Work Zone Auto Accidents: Who’s At Fault?

These days, we can’t seem to drive a few feet in Woodland Hills without running into a construction site or construction truck. With all of the development around the Warner Center, it may be years before our roads are back to normal! So what happens in you are injured in an auto accident that was…

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Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg, on occasion, must meet with families those who have died in car, motorcycle or pedestrian accidents.  One of the fundamental questions concerns who has the right to sue in these unfortunate circumstances.  In truth, a deceased person has touched the lives of so many and has provided…

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Amputee Victims and Financial Recovery

If you have lost a limb in a serious car accident or motorcycle accident, you may be wondering what’s next. After the extensive surgeries and treatment, and piling medical bills, you may be concerned about how you will live your life, much less pay off all of your bills. For those who have suffered an…

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Barry P. Goldberg’s Legal & Music Careers Featured in Valley Lawyer Magazine

Attorney and San Fernando Valley Bar Association Board of Trustee Barry P. Goldberg was recently featured in the Association’s Valley Lawyer magazine.  In the August issue, which is out in print now, Barry shares how he has melded a lifelong love of music with his busy legal practice. Active in two of the most successful…

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