Your Insurer Does Not Have to Pay Diminution of Value after a Collision

Woodland Hills car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg is regularly contacted by upset insureds because their nearly new vehicle was in a serious accident and their insurer refuses to declare the vehicle a total loss.  Instead, the insurer insists on repairing the vehicle without regard to the immediately loss in value.  Further, the vehicle will…

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5 Reasons to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has recently been injured in an auto accident, you may be wondering if it is really necessary to hire an attorney. Maybe your damages weren’t very high or you have always enjoyed the law and would like to handle your case yourself. Whatever the reason, know that sometimes it…

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Car Accident Mediation? — It’s Confidential!

Woodland Hills car accident attorney Barry P. Goldberg always recommends mediation to his clients whenever a resolution cannot be obtained through informal negotiations.  Often, these are cases that are litigated and hotly contested. The mediation process can be emotional and draining.  When unsuccessful, clients are often shocked to learn that everything that was said and…

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When Truck Accidents Cause Fires

What happens when a large truck or big rig crashes and starts a fire, injuring innocent victims? Who is responsible for the damage caused? After the recent raging fire in Calabasas, where residents were forced to evacuate their homes, the upcoming warmer months which are often prime for fires throughout the San Fernando Valley, and…

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9 Reasons Why Your License Will be Suspended

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg handles hundreds of car accident cases in any given year.  About half of those accidents are either Uninsured or Underinsured.  It is not surprising because about 4 million drivers—or 1 in 6— have suspended licenses.  Therefore, they have no insurance.  Most California drivers have no idea what…

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Main Reasons for License Suspension— No Insurance and Failing to Report Accidents to the DMV!

Woodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg — a foremost advocate for Uninsured Motorist Coverage—is concerned for his clients and neighbors that over 4 million drivers in California have suspended licenses!  That is just about one in six!  That means they are Uninsured Motorists and you need to “cover” yourself!  The main reason for…

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Harambe the Gorilla and Dog Bite Cases: Who’s At Fault?

The recent incident involving a toddler and Harambe the Gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo has brought the issue of animal ‘attacks’ into the national spotlight. Every year, thousands of Americans are bitten by animals — most often dogs. Many of these dog bite victims have a legal right to recover damages from the animal’s owner…

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Common Mistakes By Woodland Hills Drivers

There seems to be a theme among the accidents caused by negligent drivers in the Woodland Hills area. And by theme, we mean a trail of common mistakes these drivers make that result in serious auto accidents. Read on to learn more… Neglecting the Turn Signal California law is clear on how drivers should changes…

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