St. Patrick’s Day and Car Accidents

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, a day of bar hopping, green beer, and shamrocks. While a fun holiday, it also has its downsides. Unfortunately, many drivers will be getting behind the wheel intoxicated and, in the search for their pot of gold, cause drunk driving accidents. If you or a loved one is injured in a…

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Defense has no Right to a Vocational Rehabilitation Examination

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is a strong proponent of vocational rehabilitation for his injured clients that are no longer able to perform their jobs as a result of their injuries.  In addition, the vocational rehabilitation expert can become a valuable expert for trial and help to establish substantial loss of earnings. …

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Avoid These Costly Mistakes When Hiring the Right Accident Lawyer

Auto accidents, by nature, are generally unplanned and unpredictable. In more serious accidents, catastrophic injuries can mean that lives are thrown into chaos. What’s more, in the days and even weeks and months following some auto accidents, you cannot be too sure of the full extent of damages sustained, not only physically, but mentally and…

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The Secret To Ensuring A Fair Settlement For Your Auto Accident Injuries

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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Should you file a Lawsuit in your Car Accident Case?

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…

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Understanding Your Auto Insurance Coverage Options

As 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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Liability for Loaning out your car— The Permissive User

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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Fail to File the NEW right Document (2017) after your Accident-Lose Your License!

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…

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Hit and Run Accidents in Canoga Park

Hit 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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