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

Sample Reply Letter to Too-Low Injury Settlement Offer
Tips on crafting the right strategy (and an effective written response) when the insurance company makes you an unreasonably low personal injury settlement offer.
What Is an Insurance Bad Faith Claim?
If the insurance company is denying your injury claim or negotiating in bad faith, here's what you can do.
Are Oklahoma Parents Responsible When Their Child Causes an Injury?
If someone is harmed by a minor in Oklahoma, they may be able to seek financial compensation from the parents.
Personal Injury Demand Letter Basics
Settling your personal injury case may be as easy as writing an effective demand letter.
Back Injuries In Car Accident Cases
After any type of car accident, even a seemingly minor back injury can have a major impact on your daily life.
Maine Car Insurance Laws
Maine vehicle owners and drivers need to understand the state's car insurance rules, including minimum coverage requirements and penalties for driving without insurance.
South Dakota Car Insurance Requirements
Minimum car insurance coverage requirements in South Dakota, how insurance affects car accident claims, and penalties for driving without insurance in South Dakota.
Wyoming Car Insurance Requirements
An overview of Wyoming's minimum car insurance requirements, how coverage is likely to affect a car accident claim, and the consequences of driving without insurance in Wyoming.
Vermont Car Insurance Requirements
An explanation of Vermont's minimum car insurance coverage requirements, how insurance is likely to affect a car accident claim, and the consequences of driving without insurance in Vermont.
Florida No-Fault Car Insurance
A breakdown of Florida's no-fault car insurance rules, and other state-specific insurance coverage information that is likely to affect a car accident injury claim.