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Public Meeting in Alameda Will Address Groundwater Contamination Concerns

May 12th, 2014

Industrial byproducts can sometimes find their way into our environment, presenting a serious health risk of environmental injury to people who are exposed to these toxins. Too often, the organizations who produce these wastes fail to take responsibility for their actions by cleaning up the messes they cause, and such a situation may be arising right […]


Free Safe and Sober Rides Home Being Offered on Cinco de Mayo

May 5th, 2014

The heritage of Mexican-Americans is embedded deep into the roots of California, and at no time of year are these ties felt greater than during Cinco de Mayo. That’s why the California personal injury attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers would like to explain the history of the holiday, as well as how celebrations take place […]


Discovery of California Boat Accident Wreckage Sheds Light on San Francisco Bay’s History

April 28th, 2014

Remembering history and learning from the mistakes of the past is one of the best ways the attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers have found to prevent accidents. This is why the discovery of wreckage from a historic California boat accident is so important. An article from Reuters explains that in August of 1888 in the […]


2 Ways Californians Are Working to Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents

April 21st, 2014

There is an epidemic of drunk driving spreading across California and the United States, especially among teenagers. Estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show approximately 7,000 motorists between ages 15-20 are killed every year as the result of drunk driving accidents. That means one life is lost to the behavior every 15 minutes. […]


Alameda Fire Department Offers Safety Program to Elderly and Disabled

April 14th, 2014

The dangers posed by residential fires, such as suffering a serious Burn Injury, should be a concern for the citizens of Alameda, California, considering the city as seen a growing occurrence of such incidents. In fact, the Alameda Fire Department (AFD) reports there were 137 fire calls in 2012, which rose to 143 responses the […]


Lowe’s to Pay $18 Million in Penalties for Dumping Hazardous Waste

April 7th, 2014

Companies in the United States are required by law to properly dispose of hazardous wastes and materials to protect the public from Environmental Injury. When organizations fail to dispose of these materials properly, both criminal and civil litigation may be filed to recoup damages caused by the pollution. Such a case was highlighted in Northern […]


California Motorcycle Accident Highlights Safety Concern From Bikers

April 1st, 2014

With the weather beginning to warm in the Bay Area, more and more motorcycle riders are beginning to take to the street; however, as the volume of motorcyclists on the road rises, so will the number of California Motorcycle Accidents that occur. That’s why it is so important for bikers to remember that another driver’s […]


Data Indicates Many Veterans Are Unaware of Available Services and Programs

March 24th, 2014

Those considered disabled due to injuries sustained while serving in the military are entitled to certain benefits provided by the federal government, including Veterans Disability Benefits. New data indicates that many veterans in California may not be taking full advantage of the assistance they are offered. A story from Capital Public Radio states approximately 20 […]


Free Cab Rides Home Tonight In San Francisco and Bay Areas

March 17th, 2014

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday known for the abundance of green that can be found; however, it is also known for a very stark reason as well, and that is the large number of Drunk Driving Victims that are injured or killed as a result of motorists getting behind the wheel after consuming too […]


Two California Workers Suffer Serious Chemical Burns

March 10th, 2014

There are several types of burn injuries one can sustain, but one of the most difficult to treat is a chemical burn. Compounds and substances with an extremely low Ph, such as an acid, is capable of causing serious damage to the tissues of the body. The injuries may be further complicated by difficulties in […]