Forest Hills Personal Injury Lawyer

Get Compensation With Withest Hills Personal Injury Attorneys

If you were injured or lost a loved one in an accident, you may be wondering about how to pay for your medical expenses and other associated losses. You may be entitled to compensation for the damages you suffered, but you will need to act quickly to preserve your rights. A Forest Hills, PA personal injury lawyer from Berger and Green can help explain your legal options and how we can help.

Some of our practice areas include:

Car accidents
Slip and falls
Workplace accidents
Medical malpractice
Wrongful death claims

We can discuss your rights and how we can assist with the claims process during a free consultation. To get started, call Berger and Green at (412) 661-1400.

We Help Car Accident Claimants

There were 1,190 fatal car accidents in 2018, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). An attorney can use the evidence in your case to assign liability and pursue the cost of your accident-related expenses.

Some of the contributing factors in your accident could include:

Speeding
Distracted driving
Improper turns
Proceeding without proper clearance
Driving under the influence of alcohol
Tailgating
Careless or illegal passing
Drowsy driving

After your lawyer determines how your accident occurred, they can pursue compensation from the at-fault party. Whether your case is settled in or out of court will rest on the path your case takes.

We Represent Parties Injured in Slip and Fall Accidents

In Pennsylvania, property owners must maintain their property in a safe manner to avoid harm to visitors. The legal responsibility of the property owner differs somewhat depending on whether the visitor is a customer or social guest. When it comes to trespassers, liability for an accident can be limited.

A property owner can be held liable for the damages a visitor sustains if they:

Knew or reasonably should have known about a hazard on their property
Should have expected visitors not to be aware of the danger
Failed to exercise reasonable care to protect visitors from the danger

Liability in a slip and fall accident depends on where you were injured. For example, if you were injured while visiting a chain grocery store, you could pursue the store owner for damages. However, if you were injured while visiting a government property, a government department or municipality can be held responsible.

We Advocate for Those Injured in Workplace Accidents

In Pennsylvania, most employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect their employees, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (DLI).

Employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured in accidents involving:

Refinery or gas explosions
Construction accidents
Refinery accidents
Falls
Work-related car accidents
Defective equipment or machinery
Toxic exposure
Steel mills
Factories
Coal mining

If you are injured while on the job, you usually cannot sue your employer. However, if you were injured by a third party, you could take that route of pursuing compensation. For example, let’s say that while working on the job, you were injured by a defective power tool. In that situation, you would have the basis of a product liability claim against the maker of that product. You may be able to recover workers’ compensation and pursue additional funds from another party.

Your Forest Hills, PA personal injury attorney can review the details of your case and explain your legal options. Call Berger and Green today at (412) 661-1400.

We Help People File Medical Malpractice Claims

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, you could implicate multiple parties in your claim. This could include your doctor, their attending staff, a pharmacist, or the greater facility where you received care.

Some examples of medical malpractice include:

Failing to diagnose a condition
Delaying a diagnosis
Incorrectly diagnosing a condition
Failing to consult a patient’s medical history
Breaching patient/doctor confidentiality
Prescribing the wrong medication
Using excessive force in a medical procedure
Leaving a foreign object inside the body
Failing to act appropriately in an emergency situation

Your Forest Hills, PA personal injury attorney will need to prove that the at-fault party’s treatment did not meet the standard of care.

We Help Claimants With Wrongful Death Claims

If you lost a loved one due to the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of another party, you may be able to pursue compensation under Pennsylvania’s Consolidated Statutes, Title 42, Chapter 83. Only qualifying representatives are able to bring forth this type of civil action, and only qualifying beneficiaries can recover damages.

Recoverable losses in a wrongful death claim could include:

Funeral, burial, and memorial expenses
The decedent’s end-of-life medical bills
Loss of consortium
Loss of household assistance and parental guidance
Loss of income

You may be able to pursue the cost of damages that we have not listed here.

How a Forest Hills, PA Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You

If you were injured in one of the accidents discussed above or another type of incident, it is important that you understand your legal rights and options.

A Forest Hills, PA personal injury attorney from Berger and Green can assist you with all aspects of your claim, including:

Investigating your accident and determining its cause
Identifying all liable parties
Handling communications with the insurance company
Gathering documentation to establish liability and your injuries
Estimating the cost of your economic and noneconomic damages
Negotiating for a fair outcome on your behalf
Bring your case to court, if necessary

If you would like to discuss your claim, we encourage you to reach out to our team today. We offer a free initial consultation and do not charge any attorney fees unless we are able to recover compensation on your behalf. To get started, call (412) 661-1400.