Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg starts receiving phone calls around this “tax time” of year from clients asking whether their personal injury settlements must be declared and are taxable. I always answer the question the same way, I am not qualified to provide tax advice. In fact, I “glazed over” in law…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg has been honored once again for his dedication to his clients, his stellar reputation within the community, and his outstanding track record of success by the American Institute of Legal Counsel, an impartial third-party attorney rating organization that acknowledges attorneys for their excellence in the field of…
DetailsLos Angelenos are known for loving their automobiles, as traffic on the 101 during rush hour can attest, but some days local residents feel like getting out on foot. Unfortunately, pedestrians in and around Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley are at more risk of getting killed by a car than anywhere else in…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is trying to fight the negative lawyer stereotypes by attempting to live up to high ideals. By being active in the San Fernando Valley Bar Association as an elected trustee and performing with the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and Big Band of Barristers, Mr. Goldberg meets several…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg frequently comments on proper uses and tactics of C.C.P § 998 Offers to Compromise. In fact, it is one of the few very useful tools left for a personal injury attorney to prompt or force a settlement with a third party in litigation. Moreover, C.C.P § 998…
DetailsIf you’ve been the victim of a dog bite attack, should you hire an experienced dog bite lawyer to assist you with your legal claim? Generally speaking, the answer is a resounding yes. By retaining a knowledgeable attorney who knows who to deal with and what to ask, as well as how to fight for…
DetailsWhen we hear about car accidents, we think multi-car crashes, big rigs smashing into smaller automobiles, and other examples of catastrophic crashes. What we don’t often consider are parking lot accidents. Personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is all too familiar with these types of accidents and his blog post on the realities of a…
DetailsAs any auto accident victim can attest, the negligent driver always claims that it wasn’t his/her fault. Fortunately for the individuals who suffer broken bones, emotional distress, and financial ramifications from being hit by a reckless driver, the proof is clearly in the pudding. According to several studies, the #1 cause of car accidents is…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is an expert on all things “Uninsured” and “Underinsured.” The problem with Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist claims is that there is no integrated statute and procedural guidelines for properly handling these claims. It is a patchwork of statutes, rules and contractual provisions. Many, if not most, personal…
DetailsWoodland Hills-based personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg has been successfully representing his clients (auto accident victims, dog bite victims, slip and fall victims) for over 35 years. His name recognition, skill, and expertise often result in requests by the media for Barry to provide legal commentary and to share his knowledge with the community.…
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