This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:03 Sometimes after a settlement, clients ask me, “Is the settlement amount taxable?” Now, by law, I’m not supposed to give advice on tax because I’m not an expert on tax law. However, personal injury cases and settlements by their very nature are non-taxable. So, the 00:22 money that you…
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This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:03 As we prepare cases for trial, a lot of clients ask me, “What do experts bring to the table and do they really help your case?” And the answer is yes, yes, yes. We use experts in all of our cases that are going through litigation and getting to…
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This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:03 Question for you. Are landlords liable for injuries to tenants on their property? I get this question sometimes and it’s very rare that I’ll take a case of a tenant against his own landlord. But sometimes they create conditions that are so dangerous that I have to take the…
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This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:03 Barry Goldberg here. In the real world, there are bills to be paid and medical doctors don’t always work with lawyers and know how this works. So, your question is how do medical bills get paid during the pendency of your case? Well, the short answer is we try…
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During the recent rampage of wildfires in Southern California, rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have stepped up to help residents evacuate safely by offering free rides to designated shelter locations. This effort aims to ease transportation challenges for those displaced by the fires. Residents in Woodland Hills, CA, and nearby areas were able to benefit…
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On a Friday morning in the San Fernando Valley, a dangerous high-speed incident resulted in a multi-vehicle collision, leading to significant damage and injuries. According to reports, a white Honda Civic was spotted traveling at speeds around 125 mph on the 405 Freeway. Despite attempts by California Highway Patrol officers to pull over the vehicle,…
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A recent hit-and-run incident has once again brought attention to pedestrian and driver safety at busy Tarzana intersections. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred on a Tuesday morning at the intersection of Reseda Boulevard and Clark Street. The driver of a black Ford F-150 was heading southbound on Reseda when they…
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When someone is injured at home, especially a tenant in a rental unit, one of the first questions we often hear is, “Can I sue my landlord?” It’s a reasonable question. After all, property owners have responsibilities. But the reality is more complicated than it might seem. As your El Cajon, CA personal injury lawyer,…
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Two pedestrians were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in El Cajon. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on North Second Street between Peach Avenue and Broadway. According to local police, a 33-year-old man riding a BMX-style bicycle and a 31-year-old woman walking beside him were hit by a car as they crossed…
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A late-night crash involving a motorcycle in Thousand Oaks resulted in the death of the rider and prompted an ongoing investigation by local authorities. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on May 25 near the intersection of Erbes Road and Tubbs Street. According to Ventura County Sheriff’s Capt. Jason Karol, the motorcycle left the roadway…
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