It could take several years for a lawsuit to be resolved depending upon its complexity. After the lawsuit is filed, you enter a discovery phase, you take depositions of witnesses and parties and experts and doctors and it can take quite a while to resolve your case. At Berger and Green, we make every effort to see whether we can come to a fair and adequate and reasonable settlement along this process, from the time that we set a demand through the time that we file a lawsuit continuing up until the time of trial.
Injuries from Balcony Falls: Who is at Fault? Falling from a balcony is usually never the victim’s fault. Structural problems, improper railing height and not being built to code are just a few
Pain and suffering, regarding a personal injury claim, refers to the pain, discomfort, anguish, inconvenience and emotional trauma that can come after an injury. Pain and suffering can be both
Child Injured After a Landslide Pushes Tree Through Window of Building. A nine-month-old baby is injured after a landslide occurred outside an apartment complex on the 200 block of Butler Street in
A Gannon University student from Butler County has died following a recent fall from a fraternity house balcony in Erie, Pennsylvania. The student fell from a second-story balcony at the Alpha Phi
Another question that's very important to potential clients is, what's my case worth? That's a difficult question to answer, particularly at the beginning of the case. Cases are valued based upon the
If you can’t work after accident injuries, then you may seek compensation for lost wages and diminished earning capacity. You may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit or seek coverage through a
Bodily injury and personal injury have similar meanings but different uses and connotations. The term “bodily injury” refers only to physical pain or impairment, while “personal
In Pennsylvania, then three types of personal injury damages are often grouped into these categories: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. The total value of these three