Dog Bite Season and California Leads the Way in Most Dog Bite Claims.

As we inch our way into summer in Southern California, Woodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg warns that the warm weather brings in “dog bite” season as well. More kids running in the sprinklers, dogs on walks on and off leash, barbeques, swim parties and the Southern California lifestyle provide an easy explanation for the increase…

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Injured in a Car Accident — Who’s Potentially at Fault?

Have you or a loved one recently been injured in a car accident in the San Fernando Valley? Are you having trouble recovering the financial compensation you deserve? Perhaps the driver who injured you was uninsured and you are left wondering how you will ever pay the mounting medical bills. As a savvy auto accident lawyer will…

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Some Injuries Do Not Show Up Immediately After an Accident

Car accidents happen all too often in Southern California. If you were a driver or a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, you should report the incident to your insurance company as soon as possible (and read these tips on what to do after you have been involved in a car accident). After an accident, seek…

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Involved in a Car Accident with a Government Employee?

What happens if you are involved in an auto accident with a police car, fire truck, ambulance, city bus, or mail truck in the San Fernando Valley? Government Immunity It can be challenging to sue the government (whether city, county, state, or federal), but it is not impossible; especially with the assistance of a skilled…

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Slip and Fall Accidents and Store Owner Liability

What happens if you slip or trip and fall in a department store, grocery store, or mall in the San Fernando Valley? Do you have a legal claim? Should you contact a personal injury attorney? Slip and fall accidents are generally considered “premises liability” cases and these cases turn on whether the property owner or…

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The Two Exceptions to Hold a Landowner Liable for Another’s Negligence

Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, looks for all possible sources of recovery when his client’s are injured. Often, that inquiry involves “vicarious liability” for the negligent acts of an independent contractor. At common law, a person who hired an independent contractor generally was not liable to third parties for injuries caused by the contractor’s negligence…

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What Do I Do After a Hit and Run?

As you may have experienced firsthand, hit and run accidents are all too common in the San Fernando Valley. What do you do if you or a loved one suffers a personal injury or property damage in a hit and run? Is there any chance for financial recovery? With the assistance from the right personal injury…

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Is Your Judge Right for Your Case?

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, evaluates this question in every case he files on behalf of his injured clients. There is no magic formula for picking the right judge. More accurately, there is no set rule for which judge to reject and why. In Los Angeles County, judges are randomly assigned from the largest pool…

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Sidewalk Slip and Falls — Who’s Liable?

It may be suprising to hear, but many San Fernando slip and fall or trip and fall cases happen on sidewalks. Most of these claims are brought against municipalities and generally turn on whether the property owner or possessor acted with reasonable care so that slipping or tripping was not likely to occur. When the…

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By Participating in a Sport this Summer, You are Probably “Assuming the Risk” of Injury.

As we approach summer and the beautiful Southern California weather, many of us are engaging in sports and recreational activities that could result in injury. Woodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, examines whether an injured participant can recover for injuries sustained during these activities. Most claims are barred by the common law doctrineof “primary assumption of…

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