At the law offices of Barry P. Goldberg, we firmly believe that a finding great court reporter service and maintaining that business relationship can be invaluable. Quite simply, good court reporters can make a big difference in a case; their work could be the difference between a case won and a case lost. We think…
DetailsThe recent incident involving a toddler and Harambe the Gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo has brought the issue of animal ‘attacks’ into the national spotlight. Every year, thousands of Americans are bitten by animals — most often dogs. Many of these dog bite victims have a legal right to recover damages from the animal’s owner…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg has met with clients who really have no idea how a car accident occurred and who was responsible for their injuries. An “internet educated” client asked me if we could make the prospective defendants prove who caused the accident. The client said she read something about “Summers…
DetailsThere seems to be a theme among the accidents caused by negligent drivers in the Woodland Hills area. And by theme, we mean a trail of common mistakes these drivers make that result in serious auto accidents. Read on to learn more… Neglecting the Turn Signal California law is clear on how drivers should changes…
DetailsThere are many myths about car accidents which can cause a lot of confusion. In order to protect your rights, it’s important to separate facts from fiction. While ultimately contacting a car accident or personal injury lawyer to discuss your case’s specific needs may be in your best interest, we’ve debunked a few of the common myths for…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury and car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg is a very strong believer in mediation in every case possible. Mediation serves many purposes even if a case cannot be resolved. On behalf of my clients, I always agree to mediation when offered by the opposing party, usually an insurance company. I always…
DetailsIt’s no surprise to anyone who has driven in Southern California that the term “road rage” was coined by a Los Angeles news team to describe the level of aggravation many drivers feel after sitting in traffic on the 10, 405 or 101 freeways. Unfortunately for motorcyclists, riders are often the victims of such rage.…
DetailsSurprisingly, auto insurance is not necessarily a requirement of vehicle owners in every state. Car owners in Virginia can opt out of carrying auto insurance by paying an uninsured motor vehicle fee to the state. In New Hampshire, a vehicle owner can waive insurance if they are able to prove they have sufficient funds to…
DetailsDriving while under the influence of drugs (illegal, prescription, or otherwise) can make driving a car unsafe—just like driving after drinking alcohol. Drugged driving puts not only the driver but also passengers and others who share the road at risk. This includes driving while under the influence of marijuana. Why is drugged driving dangerous? Different…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg handles several serious auto versus pedestrian accidents every year. Recently, the Los Angeles Times identified the most dangerous intersections for pedestrian accidents. Although the analysis shows most of the pedestrian accidents are clustered in high-density areas near downtown, a surprising number of accidents occur in suburban areas…
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