David Berg

Attorney · Syracuse University College of Law
What is Loss of Enjoyment in a Personal Injury Case?
When your accident and resulting injuries affect your ability to enjoy life, that's a special category of damages in your personal injury case. ... READ MORE

What If There Are Liens on My Personal Injury Case?
If your health insurer, Medicare, or a Medicaid agency paid to treat your injuries, they may have a lien on your personal injury settlement. ... READ MORE

Sample Demand Letter - Uninsured Motorist Coverage
When you're making a claim under your own uninsured motorist coverage after a car accident with an uninsured driver, use this sample correspondence as a guide when drafting your own demand letter to your car insurance company. ... READ MORE

Sample Dog Bite Injury Demand Letter
A demand letter is your first chance to present your dog bite injury case in the best light, and position yourself for a fair settlement. Here's an example of what a dog bite injury demand letter might look like. ... READ MORE

Can I Claim Self-Defense in a Personal Injury Case?
Self-defense rarely comes into play in a personal injury case, but sometimes the defendant can raise this argument in response to certain kinds of personal injury lawsuits. ... READ MORE

Can I Include PTO/Sick Days in My Personal Injury Claim?
When you're forced to use sick days or vacation time because of your injuries, or to attend medical appointments, that PTO can become part of your claim for damages. ... READ MORE

Is Treatment From a Mental Health Therapist Covered in a Personal Injury Case?
If you believe your mental health treatment is related to your injury, you can certainly claim this treatment as part of your "damages," but whether the insurer or the jury accepts that claim is another story. ... READ MORE

What Should I Do if My Car Accident Was in a Different State?
Getting into an out-of-state car accident raises a few unique considerations, especially when it's time to hire a lawyer. ... READ MORE

When Will My Lawyer Say How Much My Personal Injury Case is Worth?
Your lawyer may have perfectly valid reasons for not voicing an opinion on how much your case is worth. ... READ MORE

What Questions Will I Be Asked at a Slip and Fall Deposition?
The slip and fall deposition is the defense's first face-to-face chance to get your side of the story on record. Here's what to expect. ... READ MORE