David Goguen

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

California Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
Learn California's rules for personal injury cases, including the deadlines for filing a lawsuit, what happens if you're partially at fault for the accident, and more.
Will My Medical Malpractice Claim Go to Arbitration?
You might have agreed to arbitrate (knowingly or not) rather than sue for medical malpractice, but you may still have options.
Do I Need to Pay Tax on a Car Accident Settlement or Judgment?
Find out when you can exclude personal injury damages from your federal taxable income.
What Is Loss of Consortium in a Personal Injury Case?
When a personal injury case includes a "loss of consortium" claim, some very personal questions may be raised.
North Carolina Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
We cover the basics of North Carolina personal injury law, including how long you have to file a lawsuit, where your case should be filed, the state's harsh contributory negligence rule, and much more.
Oregon Personal Injury Laws and Statute of Limitations
Get the details on Oregon's personal injury statute of limitations, how the state's "comparative negligence" rule could affect your case, and more.
Michigan Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
Learn about the Michigan laws that control your personal injury claim, including the deadlines to file a lawsuit, special rules for claims against the government, what happens if you're partly to blame for your injuries, and more.
Airplane Turbulence and In-Flight Injuries
Airline passengers suffering in-flight injuries may be able to sue the airline, the manufacturer of the aircraft, or the maker of any faulty equipment.
Missouri Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations
Learn about Missouri personal injury law, including how long you have to file suit, where your case will be filed, what happens if you're partly to blame for your injuries, and more.
District of Columbia Medical Malpractice Laws
Before you file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Washington D.C., make sure you comply with the "notice of intent to file" rule and the statute of limitations.