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Talcum Powder Verdicts Exceed $70 Million
June 13th, 2016
Talcum powder is a key ingredient in a variety of feminine hygiene products. For generations, women have used these products and continue to even today. Traditionally, talcum powder contained asbestos, which is known to cause cancer if inhaled. Although talcum powder has been asbestos-free since the 1970s, it may still be just as dangerous. Recent […]
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 […]
Fatigued Truck Drivers Endanger California Lives
May 31st, 2016
Northern California depends on the trucking industry to bring everyday necessities into our state and send the goods we produce out. It’s a vital component to keeping our country strong, and without it, life in the U.S. would look much different. Trucking companies have a responsibility to keep that industry operating efficiently, which can put a […]
E-Cigarettes Linked to Severe Injuries
May 24th, 2016
Over the past couple years, vaping stores have began popping up all over the Bay Area. Inside you can buy a wide array of e-cigarettes, accessories, and liquid, all completely legal. Whether or not they’re safe is another question entirely. A lot of folks in California took up vaping as a safe alternative to traditional […]
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 […]
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 […]
Winning Your Social Security Disability Appeal
May 2nd, 2016
The Social Security system is one of the America’s greatest accomplishments. It provides financial support to millions of hard-working people at the end of their careers to help them make ends meet during their golden years. President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. Twenty years later, Social Security was […]
On Which Side of the Statistic Will You Fall?
April 25th, 2016
There is plenty of statistical data for personal injury claims. For instance, on average, accident victims with a lawyer get more money than those without. That statistic is based on the results hundreds of accident victims, just like you, received from their accident. If he or she had a lawyer on their side, they probably got more […]
California Leash Laws Exist For a Reason
April 18th, 2016
California has strict leash laws for a reason. In recent years, there have been an increased number of dog bite incidents reported. In fact, around 1,000 dog bites are reported every day in the U.S. Many of those incidents involve vicious or skittish dogs that are either off-leash or left unattended. It’s obvious that you […]
Advertising is Great…Word-of-Mouth is Better
April 11th, 2016
At Berg Injury Lawyers, we helped pioneer lawyer advertising more than 20 years ago. We did so because we knew a lot of accident victims in Northern California weren’t getting the help they need after an accident. Simply put, advertising on television gave us the ability to reach and help more people. Nowadays, almost every […]
