David Berg
Attorney · Syracuse University College of Law
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
Can I Represent Myself in My Personal Injury Case?
It's usually wise to put your personal injury case in the hands of a skilled professional, but in rare instances it may make sense to handle your claim without a lawyer. ... READ MORE
Will My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?
Most personal injury cases will settle well before trial, but for the small percentage that don't, here's what you need to know. ... READ MORE
Should I Sign the Insurance Company's Release Form in My Injury Case?
Before you sign on the proverbial dotted line and settle your personal injury claim, here's what you need to know. ... READ MORE
Can You Be Liable For Failing to Act?
Can you just sit back and watch someone get hurt, while you do nothing? Can you refuse to help an injured person simply because you don’t feel like helping? ... READ MORE
Why Do Most Personal Injury Cases Settle?
It's common knowledge that the vast majority of personal injury claims will reach an out-of-court settlement. Let's explore the reasons behind this longstanding trend. ... READ MORE