Law Offices of Elder and Berg

09/11/2025

09/07/2025

Representing public safety workers requires special expertise. There are many different regulations which apply.

Our office has been representing public safety workers with workers compensation and disability claims for over 50 years. Call for a free consultation!

08/30/2025

We have been representing public safety workers for over 50 years!

08/27/2025

Congratulations to Taylor and Travis. You are in love, and it’s a great love story 🩷🩷

08/12/2025

We know the application process for Social Security Disability can feel overwhelming. We have been helping people with the process for over 30 years. We are hear to help your chances of approval, as well as to assist should your claim go to hearing as many are.

Some hints to start:

Make sure your medical records are up-to-date.
See a physician regularly and follow their instructions for treatment.
Include all conditions which could impact your ability to work.

If your claim is denied you will have 60 Days in which to file an appeal.

Having an attorney on your side can strengthen your case and expedite the process. We are here to guide you.

For free consultation call (925) 676-7991 or email [email protected]

07/26/2025

07/05/2025

Happy 4th!

06/30/2025

Prayers to the Idaho firefighters and their families ❤️

04/17/2025

I represented a Social Security claimant with a hearing in November. The decision denying benefits was signed by the Judge February 28 (after a more than one year wait for the hearing to take place.

The February 28 decision reached our office today. The decision was not on the client's SSA electronic file for reasons unknown. Why the 5 page decision took 49 days to reach out office is also unknown.

The primary treating physician and workers' compensation evaluating physicians both reported claimant could not lift more than 10 pounds, occasionally and would need the ability to change positions at-will in a work situation. The Judge, relying on her own keen medical insight reported claimant could lift 25 pounds frequently.

Social Security's own consultative evaluator reported claimant was limited to simple work with the need for additional supervision. The Judge gave no weight to this finding because the evaluator said the claimant was "pleasant and cooperative" and was able to look the evaluator "in the eye".

This woman contributed taxes to Social Security for over 30 years. It is an absolutely travesty what this system has become.

03/30/2025

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=979148241067359&id=100069165761227&mibextid=wwXIfr

03/17/2025

https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaApplicantsAttorneysAssociation/posts/pfbid021NPSJMFKvbzirWpqyXLdXicvxHsEb5G8Mr2zJyY3EXv7QBZXBdR2rxLPWbhYQvAml

A story published March 9th in the New York Times describes the chilling effect of President Trump’s mass deportation plans on immigrant laborers across various industries in the United States. In many locations, day laborers, mostly Latin American and undocumented, have disappeared from their usual gathering spots, afraid of immigration enforcement. This fear stretches across the country and throughout sectors like agriculture, construction, elder care, and hospitality, where immigrant workers play a crucial role.

Industries dependent on immigrant labor are already feeling the consequences. Employers warn that deportations will create labor shortages, drive up costs, and disrupt essential services. For example, the construction industry, which relies heavily on undocumented workers, anticipates rising costs and project delays. Similarly, the elder care sector, where a significant portion of workers are foreign-born, fears a staffing crisis that could severely impact the growing senior population in need of care. The agriculture industry is facing major disruption, as immigrants, particularly from Mexico and Central America, make up over 40% of farmworkers. Even a reduction of these workers is enough to threaten the stability of the food supply chain. Despite the widespread reliance on immigrant labor, the administration has not offered clear solutions to replace the lost workforce.

The broader implication is clear: mass deportations will simultaneously damage immigrant communities and disrupt the American economy. Industries depending on this workforce are calling for immigration reforms that provide legal pathways for essential workers, rather than enforcement measures that push them further into the shadows.

The fear of deportation often discourages undocumented workers from reporting workplace injuries, seeking medical care, or pursuing legal claims. This creates a dangerous environment where employers can exploit vulnerable workers, deny them benefits, or retaliate against those who assert their rights. The situation underscores the necessity for more effective legal protections for immigrant workers in high-risk industries like construction and agriculture. CAAA members can play an important role in educating workers about their rights, pushing for fair treatment, and challenging policies that create a climate of fear and exploitation. In doing so, they help uphold the principles of workplace safety and justice for all workers, regardless of their immigration status.