Berman & Riedel, LLP

03/01/2025

At a legal retreat in Covington, Louisiana. Did me some Real Catfishing this morning. Then, we deskinned them, and then we tied them. For dinner, we had fried Catfish, Deef Sausage, Aligator Sausage. All delicious.

12/25/2023

Just remember, NO RECOVERY, NO FEE!
Merry Christmas!!!!

11/03/2022

Congratulations to Berman & Riedel, LLP Founding & Managing Partner William M. Berman for receiving an Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award from Consumer Attorneys of San Diego based upon the exceptional trial verdict he obtained in the case of Vanessa Hernandez vs. Wesley Wu.

Ms. Hernandez was injured while she was acting as a “Good Samaritan” on I-5 in San Diego, where she had stopped and safely exited her vehicle to assist another driver who was involved in an accident. While she was walking along the freeway shoulder and speaking on the phone with a 9-1-1 operator, another vehicle spun out of control and hit the metal guardrail, causing a section of the guardrail to snap off and strike Ms. Hernandez in the head. As a result of that injury, Ms. Hernandez suffered a post concussive headache disorder causing headaches and chronic pain. At trial, the attorney for the defendant not only claimed that the negligent driver was not at fault, but also blamed our client for stopping to render aid to the original injured driver. Furthermore, the defendant's attorney claimed that "at most" Ms. Hernandez only suffered from mild soft tissue injuries, a false theory which the jury rejected. Mr. Berman was able to prove to the jury that Ms. Hernandez's injuries were substantial and after seven days of trial the jury returned a verdict in favor of Ms. Hernandez, without any comparative fault on her part, and awarded her $3.3 million in damages.

Mr. Berman’s professionalism and dedication to all of our clients over the past 25 years is unparalleled, and we are particularly proud of the extraordinary result he obtained on behalf of our client, Vanessa Hernandez.

02/22/2021

Our blog article this week focuses on the impact that the coronavirus has had on nursing homes and the blanket immunity they have been granted as a result of the pandemic. Read more below about the story of Palestine Howze from North Carolina and the ways in which nursing home immunity has prevented her daughters from seeking legal accountability for the negligence that led to their mother's death.

Nursing Home Neglect during the Pandemic! Read here about the dangers of granting immunity to nursing homes and the safeguard it provides for negligence and wrongful death.

02/02/2021

Six million car accidents happen annually in the United States. Learn more about what to do when you are in an auto accident.

Learn more about what to do when you are in an auto accident. Be prepared and know your rights. Call our lawyers at Berman & Riedel after an accident at (858) 682-2004

01/28/2021

Bicyclist Julius Cunanan (40) and motorcyclist Jonathan Charbonnet (43) were both involved in a fatal accident earlier this month in east county. Check out our latest blog post below for more details about the incident and learn about what makes bicycle accidents unique compared to auto-related accidents.

A motorcyclist crashed into a bicyclist causing fatal injuries for both men. Learn about the legal process after an accident at (858) 252-3143.

02/08/2020

This is the second known nighttime sexual assault case to occur in San Diego County in the past five months involving a resident of an elder care facility. If you have a loved one at an elder care facility, ask the facility administration how their management and staff ensure for the protection of their residents. # We represent victims of elder abuse and neglect.

The judge issued a tile order, so we couldn't show Miller's face.

02/01/2020

Happy to announce that after a three week long trial, the jury came back on January 30, 2020, with an incredible $3.2 Mil Verdict for our well deserving client.

10/05/2019

Abuse comes in many different forms and there is no excuse for any of it. Even worse, when abuse is committed against the most vulnerable of our society, such as disabled adults. An estimated 12% of Americans have some form of disability and about 94% of those individuals are adults over the age of 18. And unfortunately, millions of these disabled adults are at risk of mental, physical, or financial abuse. The abuse of disabled adults is punishable by law and help is available if you think either you or your loved one are experiencing some type of abuse.
If you suspect that your disabled loved one, whether young or older is subject to abuse and neglect, please do not hesitate. Give our dedicated lawyers at Berman & Riedel, LLP a call, so we can set up your free consultation and help right the wrongs that your loved one is suffering.

The abuse of disabled adults is much more common than you might think. Learn the statistics behind disability abuse of adults, what to do, and how to report it.

09/21/2019

It may sound incredible, but unfortunately it is a more common occurrence than anyone would care to admit. Elder Sexual Abuse. Vulnerable communities like the elderly, children, and disabled adults are frequently targets of abuse. Most states have criminal and civil penalties in place for people who abuse the elderly. Unfortunately, these laws don’t always stop elder sexual abuse from happening. Read on and learn about how to recognize & report sexual abuse in our most vulnerable members of society. Berman & Riedel has helped seniors, who were exposed to abuse and neglect, for many years and continues to do so. If you suspect that your loved is exposed to any kind of abuse, do not wait, call us now and our experienced lawyers is ready to help you with your claim.

Are you concerned your loved one may have been a victim of elder sexual abuse? Learn the data surrounding the sexual assault of seniors and how to recognize & report it.

09/13/2019

Willfully causing an elder to suffer physical or mental abuse is a crime in California. Read here how the California Elder Abuse Law | Penal Code 368 PC requires any individual caring for an elderly person in a nursing home or assisted living facility to uphold high standards of living and prevention of any type of senior abuse. Unfortunately that has not prevented many cases of abuse and neglect that still happen every day. Our experienced lawyers at Berman & Riedel, LLP have been successfully fighting for seniors, who endured elder abuse for many years and continue to do so. If you feel that you have a case of elder abuse or neglect, please give us a call.

Suspect you or a loved one are experiencing elder abuse in California? Get educated on California elder abuse law and Penal Code 368 PC to know the law.

09/06/2019

Elder abuse and neglect in California are still a common occurrence. How do you recognize and report it? Please read our latest 2019 guide about how to recognize and to report elder abuse in California. If you suspect a loved has been exposed to elder abuse, do not hesitate to contact one of our skilled lawyers at Berman & Riedel, LLP.

What is elder abuse? Who should I call to report elder abuse in California? Who can help me? Get the answers to all your questions in this in-depth guide.