Blog


California’s Battle Against Distracted Driving is Revving Up

December 21st, 2015

As technology advances, the risks of distracted driving hit closer to home—especially amongst teens. It’s estimated that approximately 800,000 motorists from The Golden State who are between the ages of 16 and 19-years-old are involved in motor vehicle collisions each year and the California car accident attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers point out many of those […]


California Truck Accident Blamed on Negligent Maintenance

December 14th, 2015

There are countless factors that play a role in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, but the California truck accident lawyers at Berg Injury Lawyers explain one of the most preventable and common causes of these types of crashes is poorly maintained equipment. From worn tires to malfunctioning braking systems, negligence in properly maintaining a truck’s parts […]


Expedite the Processing of Your Social Security Disability Benefits Claim

December 7th, 2015

The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be long and drawn-out. These long wait times are highlighted in an article from U.S. News and World Report that discusses how one woman had to wait more than two years to receive benefits, while others die waiting for a decision on their case. The California […]


Johnson & Johnson Pays $1.75 Million in Risperdal® Lawsuit

November 30th, 2015

Thousands of young male patients have been diagnosed with Gynecomastia as a result of using the antipsychotic drug, Risperdal®. The condition is identified by the development of excess breast tissue in young men and often requires surgery to correct. Since Risperdal and Gynecomastia has been linked, thousands of victims have filed lawsuits against the maker […]


Stay Safe While You Cook This Thanksgiving

November 23rd, 2015

It only takes one bite to know that flash frying a turkey is an effective and tasty way to cook your bird for Thanksgiving. If this is your plan, you should be aware of the risks of suffering a fire and burn injury while frying a turkey. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates that each Thanksgiving, as […]


Educating Teens About the Importance of Highway Safety

November 16th, 2015

All motorists on the road are at risk of being involved in a collision with another vehicle, but California car crash facts and statistics show that inexperienced teenage drivers are involved in a disproportionate number of accidents. That’s why many are focusing on educating teens about the importance of highway safety and some are taking […]


VW Emissions Scandal May Soon Expand

November 9th, 2015

German automaker, Volkswagen (VW), announced in September it had installed mechanisms in certain makes and models of diesel engine vehicles that were capable of cheating emissions tests. Now it seems as though the list of vehicles that are involved in the VW emissions scandal may soon expand. The California defective product lawyers at Berg Injury Lawyers […]


Our California Car Accident Attorneys Discuss “Drowsy Driving Prevention Week”

November 2nd, 2015

Most drivers would scoff at the idea of getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Yet a majority of motorists admit they engage in another behavior on a regular basis that is equally as dangerous: Drowsy driving! Drowsy driving presents a serious threat to everyone on the road. […]


“Safe and Sober” Cab Rides Being Offered in the Bay Area on Halloween

October 26th, 2015

Data from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) show California currently has one of the highest drunk driving rates in the nation. Those numbers tend to inflate even more around holidays, such as Halloween. Almost 40 percent of car accident fatalities on Halloween night involve drivers who are legally intoxicated at the time of a collision. […]


Potential Case of California Nursing Home Abuse Reported

October 19th, 2015

Elder abuse is a serious problem in California’s long-term care system. In fact, the California nursing home abuse lawyers at Berg Injury Lawyers recently learned of an incident in San Diego County where two caregivers exploited a dementia patient by filming her while nude and posting the video to social media. ABC 10 News says […]