Generally speaking, for a claim to be considered a personal injury claim, there must have been must have been damage to a person or their property. Personal injury claims are filed against a third party or entity, such as a business, for wrongful or negligent actions. Common personal injury cases are: Auto accidents Slip and…
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Woodland Hills personal injury and car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg is asked this question all the time. The answer may surprise you: “Don’t be afraid to file a lawsuit, if necessary!” The insurers know which lawyers will file suit and which lawyers will actually fight for their clients. It should be no surprise that…
DetailsAs a responsible car owner in California, there are a number of different types of auto insurance coverage you can purchase. While some are not necessary, others can be quite the lifesavers. Liability Insurance Liability insurance protects the insured in the event he or she is sued for claims that come within the coverage of…
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Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is an expert on all things “Uninsured Motorist.” In fact, just last week we received a call from an out of state counsel that was shocked when he found out that a California insurer sold a $1 million Umbrella Policy without explaining that 1 ) Uninsured Motorist…
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Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney Barry P. Goldberg knows that lending a car to a friend can be a huge favor to them, but also can result in huge liability to you should that friend get into an accident. Vehicle owners should know what liability they may face for permissive use of their vehicle. “Permissive…
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In August 2014, Woodland Hills personal injury attorney, Barry P. Goldberg, published an immensely popular Article “Fail to File the Right Document after your Accident-Lose Your License.” That Article is still widely read and very popular on the Internet getting literally hundreds of reads every month. It turns out that the public (and some lawyers!) are…
DetailsHit and run accidents are all too common in the San Fernando Valley, and Canoga Park is no exception. Sadly, many victims of hit and run accidents do not report their injuries or property damage to their insurance company, as they are not aware that they can recover financial compensation. Insurance and hit and runs…
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Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney Barry P. Goldberg hears about Road Rage and accidents resulting from Road Rage all the time. But, what is “Road Rage”? However, from a legal standpoint, the conduct such motorists may be considered either aggressive driving or road rage. Understanding the difference between the two is important when deciding how…
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Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney Barry P. Goldberg must separate out aggressive driving from “road rage” on a regular basis. The term “road rage” is often confused with “aggressive” driving. Understanding the difference between ‘aggressive” driving and “road rage” is important when deciding what claims to pursue. What is Aggressive Driving? Aggressive driving is intentional…
DetailsAt the law offices of Barry P. Goldberg, ‘Always Be Prepared’ is the mantra for 2017! It never hurts to be a prepared — or even a tad bit over-prepared. Car emergencies and auto accidents are a fairly frequent occurrence in the San Fernando Valley. If you are a car owner and a regular driver,…
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