Personal Injury

Car, truck, and rideshare accidents can leave victims with life-changing injuries. Insurance companies will try to minimize claims; Bertolino Law fights to maximize them. Whether it’s a reckless driver, a distracted driving accident, or a freeway pile-up, the firm holds negligent parties accountable.

Motorcyclists face a higher risk of severe injuries in collisions. If a careless driver caused a crash, clients need an attorney who understands California’s motorcycle laws and will aggressively pursue the compensation they deserve. As a former prosecutor, Elizabeth Bertolino knows how to build a compelling case, challenge insurance tactics, and fight for her clients' rights in court if necessary.

Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions. If someone has been injured in a slip and fall due to hazardous conditions, such as wet floors, broken stairs, or inadequate lighting, they may be entitled to significant compensation. The firm leverages investigative skills honed from years of prosecutorial experience to establish negligence and hold property owners accountable.

Survivors of sexual abuse deserve justice. Whether it occurred in an institution, workplace, or private setting, the firm provides strong, compassionate legal advocacy to hold perpetrators and enablers accountable. As a former prosecutor, Elizabeth Bertolino has extensive experience handling sensitive cases and aggressively pursuing justice for survivors. Civil claims can help survivors recover damages and regain control over their lives.

Your privacy matters. Elizabeth Bertolino, a former prosecutor, successfully prosecuted multiple revenge porn cases, securing the first guilty verdict in the Bay Area. With firsthand experience in court, she sets legal precedents and ensures justice for victims. She fights aggressively to hold perpetrators accountable and seeks maximum compensation under California law.

Burn injuries are among the most painful and life-altering injuries a person can suffer, often requiring skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, and years of treatment. Whether the burn was caused by a defective product, an apartment fire, a workplace explosion, or a scalding accident, Bertolino Law investigates the cause and holds the responsible parties accountable. The firm fights for compensation that covers medical care, scarring and disfigurement, emotional trauma, and lost earning capacity.

Pedestrians and cyclists have almost no protection when a driver fails to pay attention, and collisions often cause broken bones, head trauma, and spinal injuries. California law protects people on foot and on bikes, and drivers who speed, text, or fail to yield can be held fully responsible. Bertolino Law pursues negligent drivers and their insurers for the complete cost of recovery, from emergency care and surgery to physical therapy and long-term treatment.

California holds dog owners strictly liable when their animal attacks, which means victims do not need to prove the owner was careless. Bite injuries can leave lasting scars, nerve damage, and deep trauma, especially for children. Bertolino Law pursues homeowners’ and renters’ insurance policies to secure compensation for medical treatment, scar revision surgery, and emotional recovery.

Some injuries change every part of a person’s life. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe fractures, and other catastrophic harm demand serious litigation backed by medical experts. Bertolino Law builds these cases to account for a lifetime of consequences: future medical care, lost earning capacity, home modifications, and the profound toll on victims and their families.

No amount of money can undo the loss of a loved one, but California law allows surviving family members to hold the responsible party accountable. Bertolino Law handles wrongful death claims with compassion and determination, pursuing compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of love and companionship. The firm carries the legal burden so families can focus on healing.