Berger and Green

Berger and Green: Personal Injury and Disability Attorneys in Pittsburgh

Berger and Green is a Pittsburgh-based law firm focusing on two areas: personal injury cases and Social Security disability (SSD) claims. The firm has over 40 years of experience and has served thousands of clients in Pennsylvania, according to its own presentation. Its legal team includes attorneys such as C. William Kenny, Amanda J. Bonnesen, Marissa K. Kohl, Mark Malak, Mark E. Milsop, Regina M. Brown, Russell Turner, Jennifer Modell, Jayda C. Guidry, Cynthia C. Berger, and Laurence B. Green.

Personal Injury Practice Areas

The firm handles traffic and workplace accident claims, including those arising from car, truck, bus, motorcycle, and bicycle collisions. It also takes on slip and fall cases, premises liability, dog bites, defective products, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, pedestrian accidents, and insurance claims. The firm states that it evaluates damages, investigates the accident, identifies those responsible, negotiates with insurers, and, if no settlement is reached, prepares and files a lawsuit within Pennsylvania's statute of limitations.

Social Security Disability (SSD)

In the disability area, Berger and Green manages SSDI and SSI applications and appeals, including denials. The firm advises applicants over 50 and at all stages of the process, from initial application to appeal. Among the conditions it addresses are brain disorders, cancer, chronic pain disability, endocrine disorders, heart disease, genetic conditions, immune system disorders, mental illness, neurological disorders, radiation exposure, respiratory disorders, skin disorders, and terminal illnesses.

Service Areas

In addition to Pittsburgh, the firm serves other locations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. The service areas mentioned include Altoona, Columbus, Erie, Johnstown, and Wheeling, with both personal injury and Social Security disability services available depending on the location.

Fee Structure and Initial Consultation

The firm works on a contingency fee basis in personal injury cases: no upfront costs, and it only receives payment from the compensation obtained. The initial consultation is free and without obligation, and the firm states that it begins working on the case immediately after that first meeting.

Recognitions and Ratings

Berger and Green states it has served 50,000 clients and has more than 550 five-star reviews on Google. The firm also mentions its membership in NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives) and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. It maintains a scholarship called the Heart Disease Scholarship.

Location and Contact

Phone: (412) 661-1400