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…
DetailsAs 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…
DetailsWoodland 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…
DetailsIt 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…
DetailsAs 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…
DetailsTruck 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…
DetailsPeople 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…
DetailsDid 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…
DetailsAfter 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…
DetailsA 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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