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Thousands of California Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Ignored by the VA

March 2nd, 2015

Getting veterans disability benefits can be extremely difficult, but thousands of former service members are now frustrated after an investigation discovered the Department of Veterans Affairs simply ignored their claims—in some cases, for decades. Reports from the Washington Free Beacon indicate that a recent CBS investigation determined a total of 13,841 claims for veterans disability […]


Who Can Be Held Liable for a California Dog Bite injury?

February 23rd, 2015

Owning a dog is a big responsibility. You have to feed them, take them to the veterinarian for medical care, and provide them with a loving home in which to thrive. However, many dog owners forget that they are also responsible for the actions of their animal. In California, a dog owner can be held […]


Could Reform of Camera Laws Lead to Better Protection From California Nursing Home Abuse?

February 17th, 2015

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities can be a wonderful living arrangement for the elderly who are no longer able to care for themselves. Unfortunately, not all patients at these facilities receive the care they deserve. In fact, the National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that approximately 1 in 3 elderly patients will become the victims of […]


Fracking Raises Concerns Over California Environmental Injury Risks

February 9th, 2015

The mining of oil and natural gas plays a major role in California’s economy considering our state is the third largest oil producer in our nation; however, some of the practices that are used to gain access to these fossil fuels have stirred quite a controversy. Fracking is a drilling method that requires a slurry […]


Bay Area Car Accident Prompts CHP to Focus on Highway Safety

February 2nd, 2015

While Northern California is home to some of our country’s most beautiful terrain, the heavy fog the region is also known for can make seeing the landscape—and our roads—extremely difficult. Just last Tuesday, five people were killed as the result of a bay area car accident caused by a lack of visibility due to heavy fog. […]


VA Undergoes Restructuring to Improve Veterans Disability Benefits Services

January 26th, 2015

When veterans are no longer able to work due to a disabling medical condition that’s related to their service to our nation, they may be entitled to receive veterans disability benefits. However, gaining access to these benefits through the multiple facets of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) can often be an arduous task to […]


Substance Discovered in San Francisco Bay Raises of California Environmental Injury Concerns

January 19th, 2015

When toxins are introduced into the areas where we live, breathe, eat, and drink, serious injuries can occur. That’s why the California environmental injury attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers have become so concerned with reports that a “viscous substance” has been found in the San Francisco Bay. According to an article from NBC Bay Area […]


How to Maximize Your Veterans Disability Benefits

January 12th, 2015

It can be difficult for a veteran with a disability to make ends meet if their condition prevents them from working. That’s why it’s so important for disabled veterans who are under financial strain to plan, budget, and develop a strategy for paying the bills. Not to fret though, there are several resources available to injured […]


Could In-Home Care Options Put You at Risk of Nursing Home Abuse?

January 5th, 2015

If there’s one thing that’s inevitable, it’s change. The face of the nursing home industry is certainly undergoing some restructuring here in California. The elderly are opting to stay in their homes and receive medical care from providers who do house calls rather than moving into established nursing home or long-term care facilities. While these […]


Three Ways to Avoid a Drunk Driving Accident in San Francisco This New Year’s Eve

December 29th, 2014

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and many residents of the San Francisco Bay area are preparing for the coming festivities. One of the most important preparations a partygoer can make is figuring out how to safely get home. Each year, there are dozens in our city who become California drunk driving victims. […]