Types of Accident Claims

TYPES OF CASES WE HANDLE INCLUDE:

Airplane Accidents - Whether a commercial airline, small aircraft or helicopter caused injury to you or a loved one, our personal injury lawyers are here to help.

Amusement Park Accidents - We have obtained many settlements and verdicts involving accidents at amusement parks.  This includes roller coaster accidents, water park or water slide accidents, and othe injuries at amusement parks.

Auto Accidents - We handle ALL types of automobile accident cases.  This includes automobile vs. automobile accidents; pedestrian accidents; uninsured motorist claims; underinsured motorist claims and all other types of auto accident claims.  DON'T GET THE RUN AROUND from the insurance company. CALL US!

Bicycle Accidents - Among children and adults, bicycle accidents occur frequently and consequences can be tragic. A lawyer will be by your side if your loved one was struck by a vehicle while on a bicycle.

Boat Accidents - Our firm is experienced in handling boat accidents; jet ski accidents; fishing or charter boat accidents and all other types of accidents or injuries on or near the water including accidental drowning.

Brain Injuries - We handle any accident involving serious injury to the head or spinal cord resulting in partial or total paralysis, coma or death.

Bus Accidents - Whether a city bus or school bus accident caused harm to you or a loved one, our lawyers will fight for the compensation you deserve.

Burn Injuries - A chemical burn injury can result in lifelong disfigurements. Contact a lawyer if you have been a victim of a burn injury.

Construction Accidents - The construction industry is a dangerous one and injuries occur all the time. Our lawyers help individuals and their family receive compensation for any injuries that were sustained from a construction accident.

Cruise Ship Accidents - When a vacation doesn't exactly go as planned and an injury occurs, we are here to help.

Dangerous Roadway Cases - We have had several cases involving dangerous conditions of public roadways or other public property.

Defective Products - We handle any type of injury involving a defective product.  Prior claims have included defects in automobiles, tires, air bags, home heating devices, and numerous other dangerous or defective products.

Dog Bites - A dog bite can result in serious injury, even death. Our Los Angeles lawyers will help if you or someone close to you has been a victim of this type of injury.

Elevator Accidents - Due to lack of inspection or proper maintenance, elevators have been known to cause injury and death to individuals in the past.

Employment Claims - We handle all types of employment claims including, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimiation, failure to pay wages and other types of employment claims.  We represent only employees in such suits.

Escalator Accidents - Escalators are found in buildings, shopping centers, etc. Although generally safe, a slight technical difficulty can result in disaster.

Motorcycle Accidents - We handle all types of motorcycle accident claims. 

Negligent Security - It is the responsibility of a property owner to take proper safety precautions. Failure to do so can result in harm to another individual. If this sounds like an incident that has occured to you, it is important to contact a lawyer.

Pedestrian Accidents - Sometimes, a driver fails to yield to a pedestrian and a pedestrian is struck by the vehicle. Our lawyers handle claims involving pedestrians that have been harmed by a negligent driver.

Premises Liability - These include slip and trip and fall claims; negligent security claims; construction site claims; commercial property accident claims; dog bite and other homeowner insurance claims or private property claims where there has been any type of accident or injury.

Railroad Accidents - We have prosecuted cases against railways, railroad companies and the METRO or MTA lines.

Sexual Harassment - Our lawyers at the Law Offices of Steven M. Sweat handle cases in which individuals have been sexually harassed.

Slip and Fall - Slip and fall injuries can result in serious injuries, even death, especially amongst older individuals.

Spinal Cord Injury - Lifelong disabilities can result from a spinal cord injury and our lawyers are here to help if you or a loved one sustained a spinal cord injury due to someone else's negligence.

Truck Accidents - We handle all types of accidents involving big rig tractor trailer trucks and other types of commercial vehicles such as cranes and heavy equipment accidents.

Wage and Hour - In California, laws regarding wage and hour must be applied. When they aren't, a wage and hour lawsuit may arise.

Workplace Discrimination - Being discriminated at work can be grounds for a lawsuit.

Wrongful Death - We have sucessfully prosecuted numerous claims involving the death of loved ones due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of others.  We will represent the heirs or survivors in any action on behalf of their deceased loved one.

Wrongful Termination - If you feel you have been fired for unfair reasons, you may have a valid claim.