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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Truck Accident Injuries & Statistics

Truck accidents are all too common in the San Fernando Valley. With the number of semi-trailers, garbage trucks, and crane trucks heading to and from construction jobs, it is hard to travel on our highways without seeing one. Unfortunately, sometimes these large vehicles can cause serious accidents that leave innocent victims catastrophically injured and scared. A trucking…

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What Dogs are excluded from Coverage under Your Homeowners Insurance Policy?

People love their dogs! But—-not all dogs are created equal–at least in the eyes of Homeowners Insurance Companies. Your liability for dog bites and attacks are covered under the liability portion of your Homeowners or Renters Insurance Policy. In fact, that is one of the most important pieces of information an experienced personal injury attorney…

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Slip and Fall Accident Liability Factors to Consider

Did you or a loved one recently suffer injuries after slipping and falling on another person’s or business’s property? If so, you probably have several questions, such as: Who is responsible for my injuries resulting from my slip and fall accident in the San Fernando Valley? Can I sue the property owner to recover damages? Am…

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Negligence Per Se and Your Car Accident Claim

After a motor vehicle accident in the San Fernando Valley, one of the most difficult issues to determine is who was at fault. There are some cases where it is very clear who was responsbile for the crash, and the obvious at-fault driver may even admit this. However, it is more likely to find yourself…

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Is The Employee Who Injured Me Responsible for My Injuries?

A tort is a civil wrong that causes an individual to suffer harm, loss, or other injury. Generally speaking, the person who commits the tortious act is legally responsible for the victim’s injuries. The theory of tort law extends to a San Fernando Valley employer’s responsibility for injuries or property damage that an employee causes.…

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How Do I Know When I Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Being injured in a car or other type of auto accident (such as a truck accident or motorcycle accident), can be a traumatizing experience. Unfortunately, certain portrayals of attorneys have also made the idea of hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you recover financially for your losses seem just as upsetting. At the Injury Law…

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Summer Months and Related Injuries

All of the great things about summer: long days, warm weather, and (hopefully) time off of work or school, are also the very same reasons that summer in the San Fernando Valley can be the most accident-ridden time of year for many residents. Visits to the emergency room, resulting from serious auto accidents, off-roading accidents, pool…

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SUV Rollover Accidents

Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are quite popular in Southern California and are considered ‘safe’ by many people, including the parents of teenage drivers. Unfortunately, because of a higher center of gravity than smaller automobiles, SUVs can also be at risk of rolling over. In fact, the deadliest risk facing an SUV, minivan, or truck occupant…

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Bus Accidents and Financial Recovery

Each year, thousands of California municipal and city bus riders are seriously injured or killed in bus accidents. Due to their often cumbersome size and weight, buses cause especially catastrophic damages when they are involved in crashes with smaller passenger vehicles. Unfortunately, a bus’s large size often does not act as a guarantee that the…

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