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…
DetailsMastering Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Arbitrations Initiating arbitration, conducting discovery, obtaining an enforceable award, and recovering allowable costs in UM/UIM arbitrations. Uninsured and underinsured motorist arbitrations should be relatively straightforward and self-executing. However, they are not. The California Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law, Insurance Code section 11580.2, set out to provide a prompt and relatively inexpensive resolution…
DetailsMotorcycle Accident Lawyer Car and motorcycle accidents happen quickly, and it isn’t unusual for drivers to feel discombobulated and confused right afterward. Some people may need to seek emergency medical attention, and there may not be time to think over how the accident occurred. A police officer who reports to the scene will interview everyone…
DetailsWoodland Hills car accident lawyer Barry P. Goldberg is known as an expert in Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist law and arbitration. Recently, he was consulted by another personal injury lawyer regarding the outside time to complete an Underinsured Motorist arbitration and whether there are any time requirements for prosecuting an Underinsured Motorist arbitration. Unfortunately, many…
DetailsPersonal Injury Attorney If you’ve been involved in an accident, you could face a challenging road to recovery. The physical effects alone can be difficult to overcome. You may face extensive treatment, multiple surgeries and a lengthy rehabilitation process. You may have to take medication for the rest of your life. The mental, emotional and…
DetailsSurgical errors are often the subject of medical malpractice lawsuits. However, most surgical errors fall into the category of “known and accepted complications.” A known and accepted complication is one that can occur in the absence of negligence. Some examples include postoperative infection, bleeding, and damage to structures in the operative field. Although the field…
DetailsPersonal 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…
DetailsPeople often hear that a will is an essential end of life document — but why? For many individuals, they believe that they do not have enough money or possessions to warrant the creation of a will. However, the document is not only a tool for the wealthy; it is a tool that ensures your…
DetailsAs a medical malpractice lawyer, I am frequently asked to review medical records for patients who have suffered a stroke under circumstances where this devastating injury may have been unnecessary. These cases generally follow certain patterns. For example, when an individual suffers a hemorrhagic stroke, or brain bleed, we are often looking to see if…
DetailsCar Accident Lawyer You’ve probably heard of an executor of a will after someone has passed away, but how it is different from a durable power of attorney? If you’ve created a durable power of attorney, that means you’re putting the responsibility of your future in another’s hands, which is a big deal. It’s essential…
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