Auto Accident
Justice Doesn’t Just Happen
| April 10th, 2017
Justice is an interesting word. Webster defines it as, “The maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments.” That’s an eloquent way of saying what is right wins out in the end, despite conflicting claims. In a personal injury case, this often means the victim is compensated for the acts of the negligent person or organization that caused them harm. Unfortunately, justice doesn’t just happen. In our opinion, the most convincing argument anyone can make for why you should call an attorney after your car accident is that obtaining experienced legal counsel gives you the best chance of getting justice for what you’ve been through. On your own, the odds are stacked against you from the start. First, you must determine what your accident is truly worth (an uphill battle on your own) and then figure out how to convince the insurance company to pay you that amount. And you have to do both quickly and without error while trying to recover from your injuries. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, make the right move and give us a call. Our experienced San Francisco car accident attorneys can determine what your case is truly worth, and we’re ready to fight to get you every dollar. Don’t compromise justice in your injury claim. Call us today.Car Accident Claims: You Get One Chance to Get it Right
| March 20th, 2017
When starting something new, you may hear the advice to “fake it until you make it.” From a career standpoint, that’s pretty good advice, as demonstrating confidence in the workplace can be just as important as demonstrating competence. After all, most careers allow for trial and error. In other words, you can make mistakes, learn from them, and apply them to future opportunities. However, that definitely does not apply to personal injury claims. If you’ve been injured in an accident, you get one chance, and one chance only, to get your injury claim right. The insurance company representing the person who caused your injuries should be responsible for all expenses related to your accident. Their main motivation is minimizing your claim by paying out as little as possible for your injuries, and they’ve become really good at doing just that. All they have to do is convince you that their settlement offer is as good as it gets, and once you sign, they’re off the hook for any future expenses. More medical bills? Not their problem. Lost wages? You’re on your own. Compensation for pain and suffering? Forget about it. So how do you maximize your injury claim the first time? Call an experienced San Francisco car accident attorney for starters. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we’ve been helping injured folks in the Bay Area for more than 30 years. We know how to determine what your case is truly worth and we’ll fight to get you every dollar you deserve. Don’t take a chance with your family’s future by going it alone. Contact us today.Three Questions to Ask Yourself After an Accident
| February 27th, 2017
“Do I have a case?” is the question we get most often. That’s why folks in San Francisco call an attorney in the first place—to find out if their injuries warrant an injury claim. In your initial consultation, the personal injury attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers will listen closely to your story, as well as ask a number of questions to determine whether or not you have a case. However, there are 3 questions you can ask yourself before your consultation to determine whether or not you may have a personal injury case. Was the accident someone else’s fault? If the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have a claim against that individual and/or their insurance company. However, if the accident was your fault, there’s probably not a lot we can do to help. Did you sustain injuries? It sounds obvious, but it’s worth saying. An injury claim requires injuries. If you were simply inconvenienced and not injured, you may not have a viable personal injury case. Have you undergone or do you expect to need medical treatment? The largest part of most personal injury claims are medical expenses. If you did not or don’t expect to have any medical treatment costs associated with your accident, you may not have a claim. However, if you answered yes to the questions above, call our San Francisco personal injury attorneys immediately for your free consultation. Chances are you have a strong personal injury case, and we’d be honored to represent you. As your law firm, we’ll work to get you compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Contact us today for your no cost, no obligation consultation.This Is Why We Advertise
| February 13th, 2017
Berg Injury Lawyers is considered by many to be a pioneer in the lawyer advertising industry. We were among the first firms in the country to advertise on television and other mediums, reaching thousands more people than traditional marketing efforts. Why do we advertise? Because there are people in the San Francisco area who are in trouble and wouldn’t otherwise know that there’s a respected law firm ready to help. Think of it this way. If you knew that there was unstable ground ahead and you saw someone walking toward it, you’d stop them and tell them about it, right? That’s exactly why we advertise. If you’ve been in a serious accident, you can expect unstable ground ahead. An experienced car accident attorney knows what to look out for and how to avoid the pitfalls. If you decide to go it alone, you could be putting yourself and your family at real financial risk. Don’t do it. If you’ve been injured, call the experienced San Francisco car accident attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers. We have the experience and expertise to determine what your case is truly worth, and we’ll do everything within our power to make sure you get every dollar. You only get one chance to get your injury claim right. Contact us today.Accident Victims: Outnumbered from the Start
| January 23rd, 2017
Did you know that if you’ve been injured in a car accident by someone else’s negligence, someone else already has an attorney looking out for their best interests? It’s true. Most insurance companies provide an attorney to represent their clients in a car accident injury claim. What does that mean for you? It means you are outnumbered from the start. Without a legal team of your own fighting for your best interests, you could find yourself in real financial trouble. That’s why it’s important that you, at the very least, consult with an experienced San Francisco car accident attorney after your crash. Your accident could end up costing tens of thousands of dollars. The at-fault driver’s insurance company should pay all of that expense, but they won’t give in and do the right thing without a fight. Think you can take on a multi-billion dollar insurance company on your own? Think again. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, don’t try to take on the insurance company alone. Call our experienced car accident attorneys today for a free, no obligation consultation. We’ll review your case at no cost and tell you how you can maximize your injury claim. Don’t risk everything by going it alone. Call us today.The New Year’s Resolution That Could Change Your Life
| January 3rd, 2017
It’s that time of year when we all make resolutions for the New Year, ranging from practical to lofty. For most, those goals involve self-improvement, such as quitting smoking or losing some extra weight. Some goals we’ll achieve, and some we’ll make a good effort at. But whether or not we complete these goals, we can all agree that setting them in the first place is a good practice. New Year’s resolutions can also involve those things you’ve been putting off, such as calling an attorney after a car accident. If you’ve been in an accident in the past six months and have yet to call an attorney, doing so in the New Year could change your life forever. An experienced car accident attorney knows how to get you the most money for your injury claim, which can be the difference between fully recovering from your injuries and getting stuck holding the medical bills. Yes, if your accident occurred months ago it could already be too late, but you won’t know unless you call. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we make it easy to get the legal help you need with our no cost, no obligation consultations. Simply call 1-800-400-BERG today to speak with one of our San Francisco car accident attorneys for free. If you’ve been injured, start the year off right. Call us today.Stay Safe This New Year’s Eve
| December 27th, 2016
The presents are opened, the relatives have gone home, and another Christmas is officially in the books, though the holiday season is not over yet. New Year’s Eve comes this Saturday, which means San Francisco is gearing up for a celebration to remember. Although a favorite holiday, New Year’s Eve can be a dangerous time to be out on the road. Everyone knows that driving under the influence is a bad idea, but did you know you could be unfit to drive this New Year’s Eve without consuming an ounce of alcohol? According to a recent study, driving fatigued (with too little sleep) is just as dangerous as driving drunk. Shocked? So were we, but it’s true. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently concluded that driving sleep-deprived is the equivalent of driving after consuming 3-4 alcoholic drinks. Given the mad rush we’ve all just experienced leading up to Christmas, it’s safe to assume that there will be plenty of folks in San Francisco who are sleep deprived this New Year’s Eve. Thankfully, there are a number of alternatives to getting behind the wheel this New Year’s Eve. From public transportation to ride-sharing services, you have no excuse for driving under the influence or sleep deprived. The car accident attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers would love to wake up on New Year’s Day to discover that accidents in the San Francisco area overnight were fewer than last year. We plan to do our part. We hope you’ll do the same.The Good News About Scary Statisitics
| December 12th, 2016
Statistics can be both reassuring and scary. For instance, you’re more likely to win the lottery than be involved in a plane crash. That’s reassuring to frequent flyers. In contrast, your chances of dying in a car crash are 1 and 600. That’s pretty scary. And the likelihood of being in a car crash during your lifetime is pretty close to certain. So that’s the bad news. The good news is if you’re injured in a car accident in Northern California, you have a legal team with more than 40 years of experience ready to step in and help. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we’ve been helping San Francisco car accident victims get the compensation they deserve for decades. That’s much needed compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. Think you’ll get maximum compensation from the insurance company on your own? Think again. If you or someone you love was injured in a car accident, get a law firm on your side that knows how to win big. Call our San Francisco car accident attorneys today for a free consultation. We’ll fully investigate your crash and work hard to maximize your injury claim. There’s a way out of this mess, and it all starts with a single phone call. Contact us today.Three Truths About Your Car Accident
| November 21st, 2016
Every car accident in San Francisco is different. The people involved are different. The location of the accident is different. And the circumstances leading up to the crash are different. Because of that, it’s safe to say that there are no two accidents exactly alike. However, having been in the personal injury business for more than 30 years, there are a few things our firm can predict about an accident before we know any of the details.- If injuries exist, it’s going to be much more complicated. Minor fender benders are usually pretty simple to resolve. After all, it’s just a property damage claim, and most insurance companies will pay that relatively quickly. Injury crashes are a whole other ballgame, and you can’t expect the insurance company to play fair.
- Your first insurance settlement offer may be low. In our experience, insurance company’s initial offer may be much less than the accident victim deserves or otherwise could secure with the help of an attorney.
- Having a lawyer on your side will speed up your recovery. Fighting the insurance company for the compensation you deserve can be exhausting. You need to put that energy toward getting better, and with an experienced attorney on your side, you can. A car accident lawyer will deal with the insurance company on your behalf, so you can focus on getting better.
Impatience Leads to Driving Fatalities
| October 3rd, 2016
Over the years, we’ve seen a number of causes for car accidents in San Francisco. From impaired driving to hazard road conditions, there are a million reasons why car accidents happen every single day in our city. However, there’s one cause we encounter far more often than any other, and it’s something that can always be avoided. It’s called impatience, and we’ve all experienced it out on the road from time to time. It flares up from a host of triggers and has the power to force us to take dangerous actions for the sake of saving a few seconds. Perhaps you’re stuck behind a slower vehicle on a two-lane road or traffic has made you late, so you cross the double lines to pass or swerve into a new lane to make up a few car lengths. Those might seem like reasonable actions at the time. However, there are plenty of severely injured car accident victims who would argue the contrary. At Berg Injury Lawyers, our business is helping injured car accident victims get the legal help they need. We do that by fighting for every dollar in compensation they deserve. We’re also advocates for safer driving. We encourage you this fall to be patient on your daily commute to ensure you never need our help. But if you do, give us a call today for a free consultation. We’re here to help. We’re here for you.
