Car Accident 50%

Car accidents usually occur because someone was not careful (negligence). The law says that the wrongdoer should pay the damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering, and disability. Drivers by law must have car insurance which covers these damages. Insurance companies are in business to make money and typically shortchange people wrongfully injured in accidents. Having an attorney is important in getting a just resolution as well as resolving liens.

36 years | 3,000 cases

50%

Brain Injury 10%

Many accidents result in injuries to the brain (Traumatic Brain Injury) sometimes even without direct trauma to the head but as a result of sudden acceleration deceleration or whiplash cases. TBI is often overlooked and misunderstood by doctors, juries and insurance adjustors. TBI may have a devastating effect on people such as memory & concentration or focus, headaches, vertigo, feelings of lost in space, difficulty finding the right word, slow thinking, visual disturbances & worse.

36 years | 20 cases

10%

Motorcycle Accident 10%

In 2012, 4,957 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes—an increase of 7 percent from the 4,630 motorcyclists killed in 2011. There were 93,000 motorcyclists injured during 2012, a 15-percent increase from 81,000 in 2011. Motorcyclists need attorneys who understand the unique problems faces by motorcyclists on the road, such as distracted drivers, texting, aggressiveness as well as careless lane changes and inattention to motorcycles who are less visible.

36 years | 20 cases

10%

Personal Injury 10%

Personal injury or Torts describe negligence cases in general. These are cases where people are injured in an accident due to the fault of another. These include wrongful death claims, car, bus, bicycle, pedestrian, motorcycle and truck accidents, as well as slip or trip and falls, construction accidents, animal attacks on humans, as well as other wrongs that cause injuries.

10%

Slip and Fall Accident 5%

In 2000, there were almost 10 300 fatal and 2.6 million medically treated non‐fatal fall related injuries. Direct medical costs totaled $0.2 billion dollars for fatal and $19 billion dollars for non‐fatal injuries. Of the non‐fatal injury costs, 63% ($12 billion) were for hospitalizations, 21% ($4 billion) were for emergency department visits, and 16% ($3 billion) were for treatment in outpatient settings. The law tries to make society safer and reduce costs by making the wrongdoers pay.

5%

Spinal Cord Injury 5%

The most common injuries in accidents are injuries to the spine, including fractures to the spine, herniated discs and slipped discs as well as sprains and strains. Spinal cord injuries damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal — often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury.

5%

Trucking Accident 5%

In 2012, there were 3,921 people killed and 104,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks. In the United States, 333,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes during 2012. Fatalities in crashes involving large trucks showed a 4-percent increase from 3,781 in 2011 to 3,921 in 2012. The law attempts to make the roads safer by making those responsible pay for their wrongs.

5%

Wrongful Death 5%

Wrongful death refers to cases where people are killed by the fault or negligence of others. The wrongful death case belongs to the family members such as the wife or children of the person who was killed and is compensation for their loss.

5%

Peter Knute Berg

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Helping people who are seriously injured in accidents, one case at a time.

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Peter Knute Berg

About Peter

Biography

Helping people who are seriously injured in accidents, one case at a time.

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Awards

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

Licensed in California for 36 years

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Berg & Berg

Berg & Berg

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Peter Knute Berg's Reviews

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Peter Knute Berg's Lawyer Endorsements

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