As everyone knows, Barry P. Goldberg is a foremost authority on all things California Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law. That includes UM/UIM arbitration and procedure. Most California drivers (and fellow personal injury lawyers) are unaware that California’s Financial Responsibility Law has been amended to raise State required liability limits for the first time in 50…
Okay, this article is not about what you might think— Barry P. Goldberg, as principal of Goldberg Injury Lawyers in Woodland Hills was recently in a significant car crash. I am the idiot! Why? Well, for reasons that do not make much sense, I have been handling the case myself—personally—without help—no assistance! I guess I…
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…
Concussions may seem like nothing more than a minor inconvenience, it’s important to recognize that concussions can, indeed, be very serious. They can be so serious that they cause permanent injury to the brain. A recent study involving driving simulators and people who had concussions show that even after taking time to recover from their…
Torrential rains in Southern California are so uncommon that when they do occur, the roads become a nightmare. From car accidents to mudslides, motorcycle crashes to flooding, drivers in the San Fernando Valley are generally just not prepared for inclement weather and serious auto accidents result. Impact of Weather on Drivers
In the San Fernando Valley, riding a motorcycle is a popular pastime — and form of transportation for many hoping to avoid the terrible congestion on the 101 or on the busier side streets. Unfortunately, accidents involving automobiles and motorcycles are quite common in this area and motorcyclists, without the steel casing of a car…
We have talked about the dangers of drunk or drugged driving at length. According to the CDC, 28 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver each day. This equals one death every 51 minutes — a tragic number that can be avoided. Certain days of the years…
Perhaps in the most unsurprising news of the year, California drivers have been named the worst in the United States. The results, which came from an annual study conducted by QuoteWizard, reiterate the importance of safe driving and avoiding drinking, texting, or otherwise engaging in negligent driving behaviors while behind the wheel. Indeed, the results…
Many people believe that drunk driving is strictly a criminal issue. This could not be further from the truth. If you or a loved one are hit by a drunk driver, you can bring a civil claim against the driver. This claim is completely independent of the criminal charges brought by the State. What is…
With the ongoing fires in Southern California, many drivers are — understandably — extra tense. This means that road rage, distracted driving, and auto accidents can increase, as drivers are focusing on matters other than the road in front of them. Distracted driving