Auto Accident
Regret vs. Reward
| September 12th, 2016
We all make decisions based on reward vs. regret. Whether consciously or subconsciously, we all want what’s best for our families and ourselves, so we make decisions to maximize reward and minimize regret. The same is true in personal injury law. As your attorneys, our job is maximize the reward for your injury claim and minimize any regrets you may have after it is all said and done. If you look at our more than 40 years of business, you’ll see our track record over the years for getting that done. However, maximizing reward and minimizing regret in your personal injury case starts with you. You’ve probably heard the old adage, “You can’t hit the ball if you don’t step up to the plate.” We love that saying, as it perfectly sums up the situation injury victims find themselves in immediately following an accident. Along with dealing with their injuries, they have to make a decision. Am I going to take what the insurance company gives me or am I going to fight for what I deserve? In our experience, those who simply take whatever the insurance company gives them live to regret it down the road. On the other hand, those who decide to fight by calling a lawyer will on average get more money and be better set up financially to recover. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, don’t live to regret going it alone. Call our experienced San Francisco car accident attorneys instead for a free consultation. We’re ready to help, so call us today.Who Am I Bringing a Lawsuit Against?
| August 29th, 2016
Personal injury law is all about responsibility. When an individual or corporation’s negligence leads to the injury of an individual, the at-fault party is responsible for compensating the injured. At Berg Injury Lawyers, our job is to make sure the at-fault party lives up to their responsibility and fully compensates the injured to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and more. It’s not about punishing someone. It’s about getting what’s fair, which leads to one of the most common questions our firm gets: Who am I bringing the lawsuit against? That’s a good question without a short answer. When we file a lawsuit in a car accident case, the way the case reads on court documents is “your name v. the at-fault driver’s name.” However, in most cases, regardless of the outcome of the settlement and/or trial, the at-fault driver won’t pay you anything out of pocket; their insurance company will. And that’s who we will be going after on your behalf—the at-fault driver’s insurance company. It all comes back to responsibility. If the at-fault driver has insurance, their insurance company has the responsibility to compensate you for your injuries, and we’ll fight to make sure they do. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you have a right to compensation, and as your attorneys, we’ll protect that right. Give us a call today for a free consultation and we’ll get started on your case immediately.What to Expect at Your Free Consultation
| August 22nd, 2016
You’ve been injured in a serious car accident and have decided to call an attorney. Good for you. No matter your situation, that’s always the right move after a car wreck. But what can you expect from your initial consultation? At Berg Injury Lawyers, you can expect answers to the tough questions you’ve been wrestling with since your accident. Our team of empathetic and experienced attorneys will listen to your story, carefully consider the best course of action for you and your family, and then advise you in that direction. Here’s one thing you’ll never get from that initial consultation: a bill. Every consultation at Berg Injury Lawyers is completely free of charge with no obligation attached. That means if we don’t feel like we can help, we won’t charge you a dime for our time, nor will we try to pressure you into becoming a client. We simply give you the information you need to make a solid decision on your next move. If that includes becoming a client at Berg Injury Lawyers, we’ll work to the completion of your case on a contingency fee agreement. That means you owe no upfront fees, and if you don’t win, you pay nothing. We call it the No Fee Guarantee®. Making the decision to call an attorney is a big one, but you’ll be glad you did. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, call our experienced San Francisco car accident attorneys today for your free consultation.Protecting San Francisco From the Unexpected
| July 29th, 2016
Wouldn’t it be great if you could predict when the bad things in life are going to happen? Wouldn’t it be incredible to have your own weather person informing you every morning of the day’s dangers, giving you the foresight to avoid life’s pitfalls? As personal injury lawyers, we’d love to have that ability as well, as we could save thousands of San Francisco families the pain and heartache that come from severe accidents. Unfortunately, that power doesn’t exist, which is why we’ve all become accustomed to expecting the unexpected. And when the unexpected comes in the form of a serious accident, San Francisco car accident victims turn to us to get them the compensation they deserve. We have more than 30 years of experience fighting the insurance company and defending those who can’t fight for themselves. That’s a heritage we’re proud of, and we’ll continue to build upon it for the next 30 years. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, get a law firm on your side with the experience to get you maximum compensation in the least amount of time. Call our experienced San Francisco car accident attorneys for a free consultation. The conversation is free, and there’s absolutely no obligation attached. And if you do become a client and you don’t win, you pay nothing. That’s the No Fee Guarantee.Tips for Testifying in Your Personal Injury Case
| July 25th, 2016
You did the right thing after your accident and called our Northern California car accident attorneys. Now you can focus on your recovery while we focus on getting you paid for your injuries. Although we’re working hard on your behalf to maximize your claim, there is one step in the process we can’t do for you: the deposition. A deposition is an under-oath interview with the opposing attorney. He/she will ask you a number of questions about your accident and your injuries to determine the best defense against you. That’s why it’s vitally important that you do well at your deposition, as the rest of your case may be impacted by your answers. Here are our 3 top tips for giving a good deposition:- Think before you answer. The opposing attorney may ask questions that are intended to trip you up. Don’t fall for it. Take a moment after every question is asked to process before you answer. There’s no benefit to answering quickly, so take your time.
- Tell the truth. This is your first opportunity under oath to tell your side of the story. Stick to the truth and don’t embellish any details. In our experience, embellishments or lies always come out at trial. Don’t risk losing your case over false testimony. Stick to the facts.
- Revise your answers if necessary. Although we would prefer that you answer every question with 100% accuracy, we understand that sometimes nerves can interfere with our memories. If you happen to misspeak in the answer of a question, don’t be afraid to correct yourself. It’s much better to set the record straight in a deposition than to be forced to on the witness stand.
Standing Against Profits Over People
| July 18th, 2016
Insurance companies make a lot of money. In fact, it’s one of the most lucrative industries in the U.S. Their business model is simple. You convince consumers to purchase insurance from your company by promising to be on their side or hold them in good hands when the unexpected happens. You collect premiums until that day comes and then pay them as little as possible for their claim. If you take in more premiums than you pay out in claims, you could stand to make billions in profit every year. And insurance companies do. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we respect any business that makes a profit from offering a good product at a fair price. However, when that business puts profit before people, then we have a problem. As personal injury lawyers, our job is to keep the insurance companies honest. Injury victims turn to us to collect every dollar they’re entitled to from the insurance company after a serious accident, and we’ve been doing just that for more than 30 years. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, don’t let the insurance company profit from your misfortune. Call our experienced San Francisco car accident attorneys today for a free consultation. We’ll fight to protect your rights to compensation and work to get you every dollar you deserve for your injuries.The Most Dangerous Time to Drive
| July 5th, 2016
In California, getting to and from work can be an adventure, especially in the Bay Area. It seems like traffic coming in and heading out of the city continues to become more congested, and a single accident can put us all at a standstill. You might think the morning would be the most dangerous time for San Francisco drivers, as people are rushing to get to work, but you’d be wrong. According to a new report from the Auto Insurance Center, the most dangerous time of the day for drivers is between 5-6PM, when folks are leaving work. That’s an important tidbit to remember this afternoon or tomorrow when you head home. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we believe that all drivers have a responsibility to their passengers and every other individual on the road around them. One lapse of concentration or a single moment of distraction can lead to an accident that can unleash devastation on a family and its community. As we head into the second most dangerous month of the year to be on the roads (July), we urge you to drive safely and be aware of other drivers. You may just save a life. And if you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence, give our San Francisco car accident attorneys a call for a free consultation. We’re ready to hear your story and take your case.Avoid Pitfalls After a Car Accident
| June 6th, 2016
Every week, we post to this blog to provide the information you need to make the right next steps after your accident. To us, that right next step is calling a lawyer, whether or not you decide to hire one to handle your injury claim. An experienced lawyer can evaluate your specific situation and determine whether or not you need legal representation. And if you call Berg Injury Lawyers, that evaluation is always free. Should you call? Think about it this way. If you wanted to build a fence on your property, you’d need to first call the city to determine where it’s safe to dig. The city sends someone out to mark where the sewer lines and other utilities are buried so you don’t accidentally damage or rupture anything important in the process. The same is true for accident claims. Calling a lawyer is a simple, no hassle step that can help you potentially avoid pitfalls that may be just under your feet. It costs you nothing and there’s no obligation attached. It’s simply a conversation that could be the difference between settling low and winning big. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, call our San Francisco car accident attorneys today for your free evaluation. It’s worth a phone call to help secure your financial future, so call today.You Get Money or You Don’t Pay
| May 16th, 2016
We’ve all heard the saying, “You get what you pay for.” It usually refers to the dangers of purchasing cheaper products or services only to find the quality lacking in the end. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we live by a different mantra, “You get money or you don’t pay.” We decided many years ago that we would offer every client that comes through our doors a No Fee Guarantee. That means if you don’t win, you pay nothing. Why do we do this? Because we know calling a lawyer after an accident is a big decision, and doing so isn’t always as simple as picking up the phone. Many folks believe that talking to a lawyer costs money, and with everything going on with their accident, they can’t afford to pay a consultation fee, no matter how insignificant. At Berg Injury Lawyers, the initial consultation is always 100% free of charge. In fact, you won’t pay any costs until we win your case and secure you money for your injuries. The No Fee Guarantee is a simple promise, but it’s one that has enabled thousands of injured people in San Francisco to get the legal help they need after an accident. If you’ve been injured, we’re proud to extend that same No Fee Guarantee to you. Don’t try to go it alone when you have experienced car accident attorneys ready to help at no initial cost to you. Call us today.Holding California Distracted Drivers Accountable
| May 9th, 2016
Driving in California is different than driving anywhere else in the U.S. Our roads and highways are fast-paced, and you’re either part of that flow or you’re in the way. Arriving safely at your destination requires your full concentration, which you just can’t give if you’re distracted. Each year, distracted driving claims the lives of thousands of people on U.S. roads and leaves tens of thousands injured. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we see firsthand the devastation distracted driving can unleash on a family and their community, which is why we fight so hard to hold distracted drivers who cause accidents accountable for their negligence. There are too many California families living without fathers, mothers, sons, or daughters just because someone couldn’t wait to send a text or answer a call. It’s got to stop. If a distracted driver injured you or someone you love, give us a call immediately. We’ll fully investigate the cause of the accident and work to get you full compensation for your injuries. By standing against distracted driving, you could be preventing it from happening to someone else in the future. Call our San Francisco car accident attorneys today for a free consultation.
