David Goguen

J.D. · University of San Francisco School of Law

David Goguen is a Legal Editor at Nolo, focusing on claimants' rights in personal injury cases. He is a member of the State Bar of California with almost two decades of experience in litigation and legal publishing. His work has been featured and quoted in a number of publications, including Medscape and Fodor’s.

Education. David is a graduate of the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he made his first foray into publishing as a member of the USF Maritime Law Journal board of editors. 

Legal career. After a few years as a practicing attorney, handling everything from car accident claims to groundwater pollution cases, David began his career as a Legal Editor. Over the years at Nolo, David’s area of expertise has expanded to encompass all kinds of injury-related cases, from fender benders and medical malpractice to the latest mass tort cases making headlines—including Roundup-cancer lawsuits.

Personal injury law. Few areas of the law are more fraught with stress than personal injury. Accidents are by definition unexpected, and they can give rise to all kinds of uncertainty. In the days and weeks following an injury, more and more people go online with questions about their options and the right path forward, and David is proud to be part of a Nolo team that provides some of the best answers out there.


Articles By David Goguen

Oregon Car Accident Settlement Example
This hypothetical claim example can give you an idea of how a settlement might look after an Oregon car accident.
Deposition Questions in Loss of Consortium Claims
When a car accident case includes a "loss of consortium" claim, some very personal questions may be asked during deposition.
North Dakota No-Fault Auto Insurance Laws
North Dakota is one of a dozen or so states that follow a no-fault car insurance system. We'll cover that plus other N.D. car insurance rules in this article.
Illegal U Turns in California
Making an illegal U-turn can mean a traffic ticket in California, and if it leads to a car accident, you'll have a harder time escaping liability.
North Carolina Car Accident Settlement Example
After a North Carolina car accident, take a look at this hypothetical claim example to get an idea of how a settlement might look.
Virginia Car Accident Settlement Example
If you're involved in a Virginia car accident, take a look at this hypothetical claim example to get an idea of how a settlement might look.
What Is a Lien on a Car Accident Injury Settlement?
A health care provider, an insurance company, or some other party might be entitled to a portion of your car accident settlement.
How to Calculate Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Case
Learn how the insurance adjuster will calculate your pain and suffering after a car accident.
Using The Colossus Calculator to Calculate Accident Settlement Value
Colossus is a software program which is believed to be used by most of the top auto insurance companies to "calculate" the settlement value of minor to moderate car accident injury claims. In other words, the system is used in the very types of cases that you may be handling yourself.
Running a Stop Sign: Defenses and Consequences
Failure to stop at a stop sign is one of the most common causes of accidents. If you run a stop sign, it is a moving violation like speeding. There will be consequences. Yet, there are times when the driver is not at fault – when running a stop sign is not a deliberate or negligent action.