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Feb

Two Hospitalized After SUV Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Corning

February 27, 2012

Two people were sent to the hospital Monday as a result of an early morning crash of an SUV and a tractor-trailer. According to reports from KRCR Channel 7 News, the accident happened at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Liberal Avenue, near the Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, California.

Reports from California Highway Patrol troopers who responded to the crash say that the tractor-trailer was entering I-5 on the Liberal Avenue entrance ramp when the SUV ran off the exit ramp at high speed and slammed into the side of the truck’s trailer.

The two occupants of the SUV were seriously injured in the crash and required a helicopter airlift to the hospital for treatment of potentially life-threatening injuries. Luckily, neither of the occupants of the tractor-trailer was injured in the crash.

Troopers say they will continue to investigate the cause of the accident, and charges may be filed against the driver of the SUV pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Department of Transportation estimates that 41,000 to 45,000 traffic deaths occur every year in the U.S., and more than 80% of those accidents are the fault of a non-commercial driver.

The California Truck Accident Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers are always available to speak with you if you have any questions regarding the injuries you sustained in an automobile or tractor-trailer accident. We can be reached any time for a free consultation of your case at 1-800-800-BERG.

Jan

Several Tips To Keep Motorists Safe During High Speed Pursuits

January 16, 2012

High-speed vehicle pursuits down the highway gets our adrenaline pumping in the movies. But what if you found yourself to be the helpless bystander of a real car chase during your daily commute? This happens almost on a daily basis across California, and observations have shown that most motorists don’t know what to do.

An article in The Sacramento Bee described a chase that occurred several weeks ago along California’s Highway 99. News footage shows that as the chase progresses, the cars around the chase acted as if nothing was happening. They stayed at the same speed and made no efforts to get out of the way.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) says that one reason this occurs is that drivers don’t scan their mirrors often enough. They suggest that motorists check all of their mirrors every 15-20 seconds.

If you find yourself in the middle of a high-speed pursuit, CHP Trooper Mike Bradley stated that you should not slow down, but turn on your right blinker and work your way over to the shoulder of the highway. If you see a crime scene ahead, pull over and stop well behind officer vehicles.

The California auto accident attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers fight for victims who have been injured in accidents and support community safety campaigns throughout the year in order to prevent accidents. If you are the victim of a car accident, contact an experienced attorney today.

Dec

Alameda Law Firm Offers Free Cab Rides Home on New Years Eve

December 26, 2011

In recent years, the holidays have become an increasingly dangerous time of year for driving in California. According to The Los Angeles Times, six people died on California highways over this past holiday weekend, and the California Highway Patrol made 889 suspected drunken driving arrests.

The California drunk driving victim attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers are sponsoring a campaign in order to help combat the growing number of drunk drivers during the holidays. The firm will be offering free cab rides home to those who have been drinking on New Years Eve.

This will be the seventh year that the law firm has sponsored the Safe And Sober Cab Ride program, which offers a maximum $35 cab fair home to anyone needing a ride. The rides are provided only to a person’s residence, not to another drinking location. The cabs will be running from 10:00 PM Saturday, December 31 to 4:00 AM Sunday, January 1.

Call one of the following cab companies and tell them your ride home is on Berg Injury Lawyers:

Sacramento – Call Yellow Cab Company of Sacramento at (916) 444-2222. Patrons must be picked up at a restaurant, hotel, or bar within downtown Sacramento to qualify for a free ride.

Alameda, Oakland & Berkeley — Call Veterans Cab at (800) 281‐4488. Any fare exceeding $35 must be paid in cash.

San Francisco — Call Luxor Cab at (415) 282‐4141.

Oct

Free Cab Rides Offered In The Bay Area Halloween Night

October 31, 2011

Tonight, trick-or-treaters will roam the streets in their ghoulish disguises on a quest for candy. Unfortunately, they could possibly have to share those streets with drivers who may have drank too much while celebrating the holiday, which puts everyone in grave danger. In order to help alleviate this problem, free cab rides home are being offered to anyone in the Bay area.

The program is called Safe and Sober and is sponsored by California Personal Injury Attorney, William Berg, and his firm, Berg Injury Lawyers. They began the program seven years ago and have offered the rides during major holidays every year since.

The rides will be offered between 10:00 PM tonight until 4:00 AM the tomorrow morning. The cab companies will offer the rides to anyone who has been drinking and needs a safe way home from a bar or restaurant. For a Safe and Sober ride this year, contact the following cab company within the your area:

Sacramento - Call Yellow Cab Company of Sacramento at (916) 444-2222.

Patrons must be picked up at a restaurant, hotel, or bar within Downtown Sacramento to qualify for a free ride.

Alameda – Call Veterans Cab at (800) 281‐4488.

Any fare exceeding $35 must be paid in cash. Oakland and Berkeley areas included.

San Francisco – Call Luxor Cab at (415) 282‐4141.

The California Car Accident Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers would like to wish everyone a safe, sober, and Happy Halloween!

Jun

Insurance Companies Still Raising Rates

June 20, 2011

Despite today’s economy, the public is still seeing increases in the prices paid for essential services such as insurance. San Francisco Chronicle affiliate, SFGate.com, reported that although most policy holders throughout the entire insurance industry will see an increase in policy rates, some insurance companies are backing off of their originally proposed increases for fear of protest from policy holders.

Aetna agreed to lower the increases beginning July 1 for around 43,000 policyholders from 17.9% t to a 12.2% rate hike. They are the third major insurance provider to lower proposed increases in the state of California. Anthem Blue Cross recently lowered increases for roughly 600,000 customers and Blue Shield of California abandoned the idea of increases that could go as high as 87% for some policyholders.

The retreat by insurers comes in the light of major scrutiny by the state’s Department of Insurance. Speaking on the recent announcement from Aetna, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones reminded Californians that despite the reduced increases, policyholders have endured hikes year after year. He used the opportunity to further discuss and promote Assembly Bill 52, which would give him the authority to reject excessive rate increases by insurance companies.

Before settling with an insurance company, contact a California Personal Injury Attorney with Berg Injury Lawyers.

Jun

Protestors Feel Authorities Did Not Do Enough For Drowning Victim

June 13, 2011

On Sunday, a group of Alameda protesters waded into the waters off the shore of Crown Memorial State Beach to demonstrate how easy it would have been for police and firefighters to rescue a suicidal man that drowned last month. The Oakland Tribune reports that about 10 people waded into chest deep water with approximately the same weather and tide conditions of last Memorial Day, when the man drowned.

“We want to put to rest all this nonsense,” said Liz Williams, one of the protesters. “We want to take one argument off the table and show that these guys were cowards.”

They say authorities responded incorrectly last month, when they left a 53-year-old man in the water to drown because of bureaucratic red-tape that left all first responders with their hands tied due to a lack of training or resources to enter the water after the man.

According to NY Daily News, an Alameda police spokesperson said that their officers did not enter the water because the suicidal man posed a possible threat to them. Fire officials say the departments water rescue program was cut in 2009, when it lost funding. Since then, firefighters have not been trained in water rescues.

California Wrongful Death Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers understand the needs of a victim’s family and may be able to offer a voice for their lost loved one. Get your free case consultation now.

Jun

Two Firefighters Die In Diamond Heights House Fire

June 6, 2011

Two firefighters have died as a result of a house fire in the Diamond Heights area of San Francisco. KCBS-San Francisco reports the announcement came at a news conference Saturday morning led by San Francisco Fire Chief, Joanne Hayes-White. The announcement was made with the Chief surrounded by friends and family of the victims and more than 100 firefighters. The two men are the first firemen in the department to die in the line of duty in over a decade.

Reportedly, firefighters responded to the call on Thursday about the blaze at the 100 Block of Berkeley Way. The two men were among the first firefighters to enter the four-story home shooting flames high into the sky. At some point while inside, the men were caught in a flashover. A flashover is a surge of flame that overtakes a room, when everything within those walls suddenly ignites at once.

The men were severely burned and transported to San Francisco General Hospital. The first firefighter died Thursday after going into cardiac arrest. The second held on nearly forty hours before passing.

According to the American Burn Association, 3,500 people died in 2010 due to burns sustained in a fire. Dealing with the aftermath of a severe burn can be difficult. From financial burden to physical and mental stress, there are many struggles burn victims must overcome. The California Fire and Burn Injury Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers may be able to help struggling burn victims get the care and compensation they deserve.

May

San Francisco Files Suit Against Insurance Companies

May 30, 2011

Patients requiring emergency services at the hospital are not the only ones having to fight tooth-and-nail with insurance companies to get what they need and deserve. CBS-San Francisco reported last Wednesday that the city of San Francisco has filed lawsuit against three prominent insurance companies. City Attorney, Dennis Herrera claims the three companies- Blue Cross of California, Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company, and Health Net- underpaid San Francisco General Hospital on emergency care reimbursements.

Herrera insists that the insurer’s shortchange will cost San Francisco taxpayer’s millions of dollars considering the fact that the emergency department at the hospital receives more than 50,000 visits per year. He was quoted as saying, “These defendants are putting on the backs of taxpayer’s the obligation to make up the shortfalls,” The city is seeking an injunction from the court that will force the companies to pay more for each claim, while also seeking civil penalties of $2500 for each infraction of underpaid claims.

Anthem Blue Cross responded by saying the claims have no merit and that they will “vigorously” defend their billing process and procedure.

Man Arrested In Connection With Giants Fan Beating

May 23, 2011

CBS-San Francisco is reporting that a tip from a parole officer has led to the arrest of the “Main Aggressor” in the beating case of a San Francisco Giants fan. The 42-year-old paramedic and father of two, was attacked on March 31 in the parking lot of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Stadium. The man has been in a medically induced coma for the last two months since the attack and has had a slow recovery process.

In a police statement released Sunday night, a Los Angeles man had been arrested in association with the case on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and is being held on $1 million bail. Two other suspects are still on the loose.

Motorcyclist killed in Modesto motorcycle accident

The Modesto Bee reports that a motorcyclist was killed in a Modesto motorcycle accident.

The Modesto motorcycle accident happened as the motorcyclist was driving westbound on East Orangeburg road and collided with a Honda Accord traveling eastbound.

The 43-year-old male suffered fatal injuries to his head and upper body after hitting the car and then the pavement in the Modesto motorcycle accident. The victim was wearing a helmet at the time of the Modesto motorcycle accident, but the type of helmet did not cover his whole head.

Police are unsure who is to blame for the Modesto motorcycle accident.

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