Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers with Proven Results
For over 25 years, Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC has been dedicated to advocating for individuals harmed by negligence. Our team of elite litigation and trial attorneys specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases, securing hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements across California. With a focus on client-centered representation, we handle complex claims arising from car accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, premises liability, and workplace accidents.Our firm combines decades of experience with a commitment to ethical practice, offering 24/7 availability and contingency fee arrangements to ensure accessible justice. Recognized by Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, we prioritize personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Car Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Premises Liability
Wrongful Death
Bicycle Accidents
Work Injuries
Burn Injuries
Brain Injuries
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience handling complex personal injury cases in California
- Team of nationally recognized trial attorneys with $100M+ in collective settlements
- 24/7 availability for urgent client needs and case consultations
- Contingency fee model - pay nothing unless we win your case
- Proven track record of verdicts in challenging cases involving catastrophic injuries
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The Litigator Awards
- Best Attorneys of America
- Ethical Lawyers of America
What people say
Exemplary service
Tough and knowledgeable
Handled with utmost professionalism
Exceeded expectations
Champion for the injured
Services
Car Accidents
Our firm specializes in representing victims of car accidents caused by negligence. We handle claims involving rear-end collisions, DUI crashes, and multi-vehicle pileups. With expertise in insurance negotiations and trial litigation, we pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Our team has secured millions in settlements for clients with catastrophic injuries across Southern California.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate legal representation for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence. Our attorneys handle wrongful death claims from car crashes, premises liability, and workplace accidents. We seek compensation for funeral costs, lost financial support, and emotional suffering. With decades of experience, we've recovered millions for grieving families through settlements and jury verdicts.
Trucking Accidents
Our team handles complex truck accident cases involving 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and commercial vehicles. We investigate violations of federal safety regulations, driver fatigue, and cargo loading issues. With expertise in proving liability against trucking companies, we've secured multi-million-dollar settlements for clients with spinal injuries, traumatic brain damage, and other severe injuries sustained in collisions with large trucks.
Premises Liability
We represent clients injured due to unsafe property conditions, including slip-and-fall accidents, swimming pool drownings, and inadequate security incidents. Our attorneys prove property owner negligence in maintaining safe premises. We handle cases involving retail stores, apartment complexes, and public venues, securing compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering from premises-related injuries.
Motorcycle Accidents
Our firm advocates for motorcycle accident victims struck by negligent drivers. We handle claims involving lane changes, left-turn collisions, and roadway hazards. With understanding of bias against motorcyclists, we build strong cases to counter insurance company defenses. We've recovered substantial settlements for clients with traumatic brain injuries, road rash, and limb amputations resulting from preventable motorcycle crashes.
People
Steven M. Sweat
Attorney
With over 25 years of experience, Steven M. Sweat has recovered hundreds of millions for personal injury clients. A Super Lawyer since 2012, he specializes in complex auto accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. He graduated from California Western School of Law and focuses on trial litigation, holding memberships in the American Bar Association and Consumer Attorneys of California.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a car accident in California?
Seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, exchange information with involved parties, and contact our firm before speaking to insurance companies to protect your legal rights.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?
California's statute of limitations is two years from the accident date, but we recommend contacting an attorney immediately to preserve evidence and meet insurance reporting deadlines.
What makes your firm different from other personal injury lawyers?
Our proven trial record, 24/7 availability, and contingency fee model ensure personalized representation with no upfront costs until we win your case.
Can I afford legal representation for a serious injury?
Yes - we work on contingency fees, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation through settlements or verdicts in your favor.
What types of damages can accident victims recover?
Clients may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and future care needs related to their injury-causing incident.
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