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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Can You Reverse an Uninsured Motorist Arbitration Award?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is an expert on all things Uninsured and Underinsured, including UM/UIM Arbitrations.  While UM/UIM arbitrations provide a relatively inexpensive and prompt result, many drivers are concerned that the opportunities for appeal are limited—–That is a fact! Background of the Uninsured Motorist Law A little background is required.…

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How Do I Find the Right Personal Injury Attorney?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, motorcycle accident, dog bite, or slip and fall accident, you’re probably considering whether you need to hire a personal injury attorney to assist you with filing your claim and if so, how you go about finding the best attorney for your case. Your objective is likely to…

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Valuing Medical Expenses for a Plaintiff without Health Insurance.

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg must value cases based at least in part on the value of the plaintiff’s past medical bills and the value of future medical expenses.  Plaintiff trial lawyers struggle in estimating and proving those economic damages particularly in cases where the plaintiff does not have health insurance.  Often…

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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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