Many things are said in anticipation of a settlement—-especially during the give and take of mediation. In this Article, Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg separates what is actionable from what is not. It is common for lawyers to make promises in mediation in order to induce a settlement. A hot issue these days concerns the…
DetailsFailing to warn about a potentially dangerous product or condition has become a “disfavored” cause of action in California. Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg believes that “failure to warn” should not be overlooked and can create the cornerstone of a successful case. Logic dictates that an injured person should see some obvious dangerous condition and that…
DetailsMany people wonder if they can file a lawsuit against a negligent driver even though they were also at fault and contributed to the accident. In California, the answer is yes. If you are partially to blame for a car accident in California, you can still recover financial damages from any other party who is…
DetailsAfter declining for years, the number of hit-and-run accidents in California is increasing. In fact, 50% of all accidents reported to the LAPD are hit and runs. What’s more, the number of hit-and-run related deaths in the state is also on the rise. Tragically, an analysis of traffic accident data shows that a greater number…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury lawyer,Barry P. Goldberg, warns his clients that it is not automatic that a jury will award “future pain and suffering.” In fact, juries today are tougher and tougher and look for reasons not to award all items of damage at trial. It takes an experienced trial lawyer, careful presentation of the evidence and…
DetailsDistracted driving is the act of driving while performing some other activity that takes your attention away from driving. As you would expect, distracted driving increases the chances of a motor vehicle accident in San Fernando Valley. How Many People Are Affected by Distracted Driving Accidents? According to a 2013 survey by the AAA Foundation…
DetailsA hit-and-run accident is an auto accident where at least one party fails to stop to exchange information after the accident occurs. If you were present at the scene of the accident, it is important to try to immediately record as much information as you can about the vehicle, such as the make, model, color,…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, is cautious about suing public entities because liability is statutory and can be difficult establish. However, in the right case, with the right experts, an aggressive personal injury attorney should not shy away from pursuing a worthy case merely because of these difficulties. Because the overwhelming number of…
DetailsYou just got in a car accident and the driver of the other automobile (who was at fault) was driving a company car or in his own vehicle but on the clock at work. Who’s liable for your damages: the other driver and/or his employer? Vicarious Liability for Employee Negligence California law clearly states that…
DetailsWoodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, counsels his clients that an award of future medical damages is not automatic. In fact, future medical expenses must be carefully presented both at the claim stage and in litigation. Not only must the future damages be reasonably certain, but the amount of the damages must be reasonably…
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