Some of the most devastating types of motor vehicle accidents are collisions with 18-wheelers. Occupants of smaller, passenger vehicles who are hit by an 18-wheeler are often catastrophically injured or wrongfully killed. Victims and their families should call the trucking accident attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers for help after any type of 18-wheeler, big rig, box truck, or another type of truck wreck in northern California.

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California law protects victims and their families after a dog bite or animal attack. In fact, California has some of the strongest laws related to dog bites in the United States.

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Sometimes referred to as SSD or SSDI, Social Security Disability is a federal program which is administrated by the State of California. It is intended to help individuals and their families offset the financial burdens associated with an injury or illness.

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One of the most traumatic types of motor vehicle accidents is when a biker is hit by a car. Even where liability may appear obvious, the attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers in northern California know that these can still be very complicated cases.

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The CDC defines a TBI as damage to the brain caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or due to a penetrating head injury. The most well-known type of TBI is a concussion.

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Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injuries or wrongful deaths in the United States.

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The term “secondary drowning” refers to when water gets into the lungs and irritates the inside of it – particularly the lining of the lungs. This irritation can result in the excessive buildup of fluid due to swelling, known as pulmonary edema. Unlike drowning or “dry drowning,” both of which occur instantly and need immediate medical treatment, swimming-induced pulmonary edema can take hours or several days to occur. However, when symptoms start, a victim must seek immediate medical treatment.

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California law requires motorists to avoid causing harm to pedestrians who are on or near the roadway. Specifically, when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk, motorists must yield to the right-of-way unless there is a traffic control device. Similarly, motorists must yield to the right-of-way to pedestrians who are in an unmarked crosswalk, which includes corners at an intersection that are not marked in white paint but serve as a natural crossing point.

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Dry drowning occurs in a situation where a person inhales water through the nose or mouth and the body reacts to prevent harm. For instance, in response to the water inhalation, the throat and vocal cords spasm shut to protect the lungs.

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Unlike most motor vehicle accidents, commercial trucking accidents in California are more complicated and different than other types of personal injury cases. There are some unique issues with commercial truck accidents which are not present in other types of cases. As a result, there are certain things that victims and their families should do after an accident with a commercial truck. Learn more in this video.

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