Meeting with an Attorney About a Vehicle Accident

Car Accident Lawyer When car accidents arise, a driver may wonder whether they should meet with an attorney about what happened. Victims of vehicle accidents may suffer painful injuries that require costly medical care, which can be immensely difficult to pay off. The victim driver may feel that the driver responsible for the crash should…

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Does a Loss of Consortium Claim apply to the “Per Person” or “Per Claim” Policy Limit?

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney often has the unenviable task of explaining to clients that the courts recognize a spouse’s “loss of consortium” claim as a separate and independent tort.  However, for insurance purposes, a loss of consortium claim is considered “derivative.”  Therefore, under California Insurance Law, the “Per Person” limit applies—- not the “Per…

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Bicycle Crashes

Bicycle Accident Attorney When a car collides with a bicycle, occupants of the car are rarely injured. Bicycle riders, on the other hand, typically suffer serious — and sometimes fatal — injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatal crashes with bicyclists in the United States increased every year between…

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When a Driver Becomes Hostile After a Car Collision

Auto Accident Attorney Canoga Park, CA Nobody enjoys being part of a car accident. Vehicle collisions can stall your day, lead to painful injuries and cause frustration as you deal with insurance companies. Any person who has been involved in a car crash has probably dealt with at least a small amount of physical wounds…

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What is the Root of the Problem in Commercial Truck Wrecks?

Truck Accident Lawyer Canoga Park, CA Accidents happen every single day on roads, residential streets and highways all across America. One of the most deadly types of collisions are those between a car driver and a commercial truck. These long, hefty vehicles can cause serious damage if they were to plow into a significantly smaller…

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Will Insurance Cover My “Road Rage” Injuries?

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg comes across “Road Rage” and other arguably intentional actions that cause injuries to his clients related to cars and motorcycles in the West San Fernando Valley, including Canoga Park and Tarzana.  Unfortunately, the mix of urban driving and other stresses pushes many people past the breaking point…

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Supreme Court Closes Loophole for Police Pursuit Immunity

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg regularly receives potential new case calls from accident victims who are involved in traffic collisions related to police chases.  In the usual case, the police are chasing a suspected criminal and that criminal drives recklessly and causes a traffic collision. The victim is left with substantial property…

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Canoga Park Ambulance Crash Shows What Not to Do When You Hear a Siren!

Woodland Hills and Canoga Park personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg was saddened to hear of the serious ambulance and car collision which to place on August 1, 2018 near the intersection of Canoga Avenue and Sherman Way. Not only is Sherman Way the most dangerous street in Canoga Park, but Canoga Park drivers seem…

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Can You Handle Your Own Underinsured Motorist Case?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is an expert on all things Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist.  That expertise includes Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Arbitration issues.  Recently, a potential new client with a very strong liability and damage case consulted with Mr. Goldberg and asked “Am I capable of handling my own…

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