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

What If My Car Accident Involved a Pedestrian?
Here's what to do if you hit a pedestrian, how fault is determined, and how to protect your legal rights.
Who Is at Fault for a Parking Lot Accident?
When you're in a parking lot accident, fault for the crash isn't usually clear-cut. Here are some key issues to consider.
Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Dozens of lawsuits link TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms to a mental health crisis among young people.
What Car Insurance Do I Need in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's minimum car insurance requirements, penalties for uninsured drivers in RI, and more.
How Do Insurance Companies Investigate Car Accidents?
How (and why) a car insurance company examines the basis for your car accident claim.
How to Get a Car Repair Estimate After an Accident
Getting a repair estimate is the key first step toward resolving your vehicle damage claim after an accident.
What Are the Roblox Lawsuits About?
Individuals and states are suing Roblox for failing to protect young users from online sexual predators, and for intentionally designing an addictive platform.
Can AI Companies Be Liable for Suicide?
A look inside the disturbing trend of teenagers using ChatGPT and Character.AI to discuss self-harm, and a recent wave of AI suicide lawsuits.
Holiday Toy Safety Guide
Your safety-first 2025 guide to choosing the right kids' toys, and answers to common questions about gift-givers' liability for injuries.
Malpractice Complaints Against a Doctor or Hospital
Where to start your research when you're considering a certain physician or health care facility.
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