Navigation Most people associate car accidents with common injuries, such as broken bones, whiplash injuries, and bruising. However, strokes can also happen during a car crash. If you suffered a stroke because of a car accident, our California car accident lawyers can evaluate your case and help you file a compensation claim. What Are the Causes […]
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Why Is Making a Left Turn So Deadly in San Francisco?
There are few driving situations as complicated as a left turn, especially an unprotected left turn. Drivers need to make sure they have enough time to turn before oncoming traffic arrives, deal with honking cars behind them, be aware of civilians and bikes on crosswalks, and execute a safe left turn. The complications of a […]
Can Large Trucks Drive in the Left Lane in California?
In the U.S., the left lane is the passing lane or the “fast” lane. Drivers typically use the left lane to pass other vehicles. In California, lanes are numbered from left to right, with the number “one” lane being the leftmost lane. Drivers of standard passenger vehicles are advised to stay in the far-right lane […]
Who is Responsible for Crashes That Occur on Easements?
Accidents on easements, such as on public access roads, may be challenging to figure out since multiple parties could be liable for your injuries. When you are injured on an easement, you might not understand your rights or if you can hold them accountable for the losses you suffer. Our California car accident lawyers can […]
What’s a Typical Settlement for Injury Claims Involving Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a severe form of personal injury. TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. According to the Brain Trauma Foundation, an estimated 2.5 million Americans suffer from a TBI every year. This results in about 50,000 deaths and 80,000 cases of permanent disability. If you or a loved […]
Can a Car Accident Lead to Degenerative Disc Disease?
Due to the weight of motor vehicles and their speed, the impact they can cause is intense, resulting in serious injuries for drivers and passengers. Head, neck, and back injuries are common in car accidents and can affect those with pre-existing conditions such as degenerative disc disease. If you have neck or back pain after […]
Is Jaywalking Legal in California?
Jaywalking is the act of crossing a road somewhere other than at a designated crosswalk. Jaywalking is illegal in California and can result in a fine of up to $250 for the guilty party. Even so, if you were hit by a vehicle while jaywalking, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. California’s […]
California School Bus Driver Requirements
With over 10,000 public schools in the Golden State, the California school transportation system is effectively the state’s largest mass transport network and one of the largest nationwide. California schools operate about 24,000 buses and transport over 1.1 million students of all ages each day, presenting numerous employment opportunities for safe and qualified drivers. If […]
Berg Wins 60x Insurance Company’s Offer in Auto Accident Case
Berg Injury Lawyers recently obtained a recovery worth SIXTY TIMES the insurance company’s original settlement offer in an auto accident case. Our client suffered a significant neck injury in a crash caused by another driver who made an illegal U-turn in front of him. He required two cervical fusions because the hardware used in the […]
What’s the Purpose of a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case?
Depositions assist the court and the two implicated parties, the injured and the liable, by sharing information about the facts of a personal injury case. A deposition is a legally admissible testimony where an attorney asks the deposed a series of questions about the case. In a personal injury case, a host of people may […]