David Berg
Attorney · Syracuse University College of Law
David J. Berg was a personal injury litigator for 22 years who handled maritime, Longshore, and general personal injury cases throughout New England and nationwide. After 20-plus years of fighting defendants and their insurance companies, he decided to leave litigation and now specializes in legal research and writing for lawyers and the general public. He is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law and is a member of several state bars.
Recent Articles
Can I Use a Dog for Self-Defense?
The law might view your dog as it does any other dangerous or deadly self-defense weapon, so make sure you know when you can use that degree of force. ... Read more
Can I Sue for a Defective Product If I'm Not Injured?
Some form of injury or loss (the legal term is "damages) is necessary if you want to bring a viable legal claim over a dangerous or defective product. ... Read more
If I Get a Traffic Ticket After a Car Accident, am I Automatically at Fault?
Getting ticketed at the scene of a car accident is never a good thing when it comes to assessing fault for the crash, but it may not necessarily spell doom for your car accident claim. ... Read more
What If I Crash a Rental Car and I Didn't Buy the Insurance?
Declining the rental car company's offer of insurance at the counter doesn't necessarily spell trouble if you end up in an accident, especially since your own car insurance will likely have you covered. ... Read more
Sample Demand Letter—Vehicle Damage
A demand letter is your best chance to frame your vehicle damage claim for a fair settlement. Use this sample correspondence as a guide when drafting your own letter to the at-fault driver's insurance company. ... Read more