Regulation of Driverless Cars

Some experts predict that autonomous vehicles will dominate roadways by 2040.  That event will bring lifestyle changes not seen since the Ford Model T. Your morning and afternoon commute will become work time or leisure time as opposed to the current stress time!  DUIs, car accidents, and traffic tickets will decrease. That could mean car…

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Employee must be Driving in the Course and Scope of Employment to Hold Employer Liable.

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is continually looking for viable resources of recovery for his severely injured clients.  One inquiry is always whether the adverse driver was in the scope of employment at the time of the accident in order to access an employer’s potentially larger insurance policy.  There are many recognized…

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California Supreme Court Clarifies a Common-Sense Victory for Policy Holders and Injury Victims.

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg has advanced expertise in insurance coverage law.  This expertise is a critical compliment to a personal injury practice.  Mr. Goldberg has been tracking the Liberty Surplus Ins. Corp. v. Ledesma & Meyer Construction Co., Inc. (S236765; 9th Cir. No. 14-56120) case for several reasons. On June 4,…

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Supermarket Slip and Falls are Hard!

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg probably receives a potential new client call regarding a slip and fall at least once per week.  The potential new client is often embarrassed, outraged and sore!  However, the call begins the process of educating the caller about the difficulties of proving and winning a slip and…

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Bankruptcy And Personal Injury Claims: How Will It Affect You?

Woodland Hills Personal Injury attorney invariably has cases in which a Bankruptcy is filed by one of the parties involved.  This can be tricky and difficult.  Fortunately, Mr. Goldberg is surrounded by top attorneys in all fields, including Bankruptcy.  Mr. Goldberg invited top Los Angeles Bankruptcy attorney Mark Markus to comment on “Bankruptcy And Personal…

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Unusual Bicycle Laws Designed to Prevent Accidents in California

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is handling more and more bicycle accident cases, particularly as the nice weather arrives.  Also, the West San Fernando Valley, including Warner Center Woodland Hills and Canoga Park, are becoming more and more bike-friendly. Naturally, more people will start to use “peddle power.” It seems that most…

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Pebley Ruling: Insured Plaintiff Treated Out-of-Network Is Deemed ‘Uninsured’ for Economic Damages

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg has been vigorously fighting to obtain fair compensation for his clients in light of recent California Supreme Court decisions that severely limit the admissibility of medical bills to the very low negotiated rate of a health insurer.  Many accident victims chose to reject their own health insurance…

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Hit and Run Accidents Need to be Fought in The San Fernando Valley!

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg has declared war on Hit and Run accidents in the San Fernando Valley! As a virtual lifetime resident of the San Fernando Valley, Barry P. Goldberg, can no longer accept the almost daily news of tragic hit and run accidents.  Therefore, Mr. Goldberg will continue to point…

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How To Report A Car Accident To Police

How you interact with the responding police officers following an accident will depend on the severity of the injuries sustained. If you do not require immediate medical attention, take a breath and take quick stock of your surroundings.  It can be helpful if a driver or passenger can take a quick cell phone photo of…

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