Barry P. Goldberg

What was in my Personal Injury Retainer Agreement?

Woodland Hills personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg is a constant critic of accident lawyers that insert unfair provisions into Retainer Agreements. No wonder why prospective new clients are weary of signing attorney fee agreements and have a distrust of plaintiff lawyers! Usually, my biggest complaint are provisions granting the lawyer “Power of Attorney” to…

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How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is quizzed by prospective new clients regularly in their desperate attempt to ask the right questions which might possibly provide enough information for them to choose a personal injury lawyer. Sometimes they ask all the right questions. Sometimes they ask questions which could not possibly give them…

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The 6 Top Reasons Why It Is Worth Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Woodland Hills personal injury lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is asked by prospective new clients on a regular basis; “Is it worth hiring a personal injury lawyer?”  Believe it or not, the answer varies with the circumstances. On many simple fender-bender accidents with very minor property damage and very moderate injuries, it may be preferable to…

Benefits of Bankruptcy

Personal Injury Lawyer If you are someone that has been struggling with financial difficulties for a long time, you may think about filing for bankruptcy. Of course, your initial question is probably whether this is even a right choice for you. There are so many variables to consider, and filing for bankruptcy doesn’t automatically mean…

Medical Malpractice with Unnecessary Surgery

Personal Injury Lawyer As part of any surgical negligence case, a careful medical negligence lawyer should investigate whether the surgery or surgical procedure was necessary. Unnecessary surgeries are not required or performed in the best interest of the patient. This issue has been relevant since at least the 1950s in the United States. This means…

5-year Old Boy Loses His Leg During a Tonsil Surgery

Personal Injury Lawyer As a medical malpractice attorney, the most heartbreaking cases involve negligent treatment of children.  This case highlights the devastating results of medical errors involving children.  In April 2015, a 5-year old boy underwent a tonsil surgery at a New Jersey hospital.  Due to his young age, his name has been withheld from…

How Long Is the Statute of Limitations for a Shooting at a Club?

Personal Injury Lawyer A statute of limitations is a law that limits the time for filing a lawsuit in court. Injury victims must either settle their claims or file a lawsuit before the deadline imposed by the applicable statute of limitations. If they do neither of those things, they lose their right to seek a…

Can a Debt Collector Come to My Workplace?

Personal Injury Lawyer If you are being hounded by debt collectors, it is important to understand what these third-party companies legally can and cannot do. You have legal rights and there are limits to the lengths debt collectors can go to in attempts to collect the money their client is owed, but there are regulations…

4 Ways Declaring Bankruptcy Can Assist With Creditor Problems

Personal Injury Lawyer Making the decision to declare bankruptcy is not to be taken lightly. There are many different factors to consider, from how you will handle the prospective loss of your home or car to choosing a path for reorganizing your debt. However, there are a few positive aspects of this process, and one…

What is shoulder dystocia and Erb’s Palsy?

Personal Injury Lawyer As a leading birth injury lawyer, we have handled a broad range of birth injury cases, including shoulder dystocia and Erb’s Palsy.  If your child suffered one of these issues, and you believe it occurred because of an error made by a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional, please call [law firm…