Auto Accidents and Insurance Coverage

If you’re in an auto accident, you may have many questions.  Questions like: who will pay for my injuries? Or the damage to my car?  The answer can depend on who is at fault and whether you or the other driver has insurance.  It helps to know about the two major types of automobile insurance…

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Persuasive Visuals Make a Difference at Any Stage of a Claim

Woodland Hills Accident Attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, has long been a proponent of persuasive visuals even at the earliest stages of a claim.  Not only do insurers react to what they can actually see, visuals create a more memorable presentation than argumentative words from an attorney or dry descriptions from a doctor.  Without visuals, it…

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Preventing Against Bike Accidents

California’s temperate climate and large network of roads and highways make a great combination for riding your bicycle almost any day of the week — but being careful pays off.  Not all drivers or even other riders provide as much courtesy as they should to others on the road. In the San Fernando Valley, drivers…

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Cycling Accidents in the San Fernando Valley

The CDC reports that while only 1% of trips taken in the United States are by bicycle, cyclists face a higher risk of crash-related injury and deaths than occupants of motor vehicles do.  Each year, more than half a million emergency room visits are attributed to bicycle-related injuries.  Major risk factors of bike and cycling…

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Suing a Drunk Driver

Spring often means an increase in parties (St. Patty’s Day, anyone?), sporting events, and other occasions where alcohol is present. This can also mean that more people leave these parties and drive while under the influence or intoxicated, which is against the law and one of the biggest contributors to car accidents in the San…

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Preparing for a Car Accident

No one expects to get into a car accident, but being prepared in case one happens is a great way to ease anxiety and ensure your recovery is as smooth as possible.  Below are some tips to keep in mind before and after a car accident in Woodland Hills… Before the accident – Keep a…

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Do Not Delay on Filing a Personal Injury Claim

If you have been involved in a Woodland Hills car accident, you may wonder what happens next, legally speaking.  Perhaps you are unsure how long you have to bring claims against the person who hit you.  Or whether you will be found partially at fault for causing the accident.  In general, the statute of limitations…

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Hire a Lawyer—or Go It Alone?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg meets with hundreds of prospective clients who have questions whether it makes sense to hire a lawyer or “do it on your own.”  Most often, the decision focuses on the amount in controversy.  If the amount in dispute is $10,000, or less, a prospective client can usually…

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Head Injuries and Financial Recovery

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Woodland Hills, you may have suffered a head injury and not even known about it because not all head injuries involve an obvious open wound.  If you think you’ve been injured after an auto accident, it is important to seek medical attention.  Additionally, you may want…

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Property Owners Beware! There is a Duty to Warn of Dangerous Dog!

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg handles several significant dog attack cases every year.  Most people know that in California, the dog owner is strictly liable for dog bite injuries.  However, most people do not know that a property owner or manager has a duty to warn of a dangerous condition on the…

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