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Summary
Steven M. Sweat is an award winning personal injury attorney based in Los Angeles, California. He is the principal founding member of Steven M. Sweat, APC. The firm has been representing the victims of negligence and wrongdoing throughout California seek compensation for personal injury and wrongful death in a variety of contexts including but, not limited to auto accidents, bicycle mishaps, boating accidents, commercial and residential property accidents including slip and trip and falls and negligent security claims, dog bites, explosions and fires, motorcycle crashes, nursing home and elder abuse, railroad collisions, sexual assault and abuse claims, truck and big rig accidents, and a variety of other issues. Mr. Sweat has been named a "Personal Injury Super Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters News Service and Los Angeles Magazine for many, consecutive years, putting him in the top 5% of personal injury lawyer in the State of California. He is rated at the top of many other professional attorney rating systems including being a perfect 10.0 "Superb" in the AVVO rating system. Mr. Sweat came from a working class background and had to pay his own way through college and law school. He knows what it is like to struggle and to persevere and overcome obstacles. He is a fighter, through and through, and has been described as a "pit bull with a huge heart." He stands ready, willing and able to help anyone in need to obtain justice!
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Employment Law
- Products Liability
- Insurance Claims
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Consumer Law
Additional Practice Area
- Car Accidents
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
No fees charged unless and until money is recovered for you.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
Languages
- Korean: Spoken
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
- Current
Education
- California Western School of Law
- J.D.
- Florida State University - Panama City campus
- B.S.
Awards
- Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff
- Thomson Reuters News Service / Los Angeles Magazine
- Rated among the top five percent of attorneys and lawyers in California practicing in the area of representing individuals injured or the families of those killed by negligent or wrongful acts.
- Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff
- Thomson Reuters News Service / Los Angeles Magazine
- Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff
- Thomson Reuters News Service / Los Angeles Magazine
- The Litigator Award
- Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
- Top 100 Trial Attorneys
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyer - Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- Thomson Reuters News Service / Los Angeles Magazine
- Super Lawyer - Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- Thomson Reuters
- Super Lawyer
- Thomson Rueters
- Elected a Super Lawyer for 2012 in the area of Personal Injury - Plaintiff.
Professional Associations
- Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities
- Honorary Board Member
- - Current
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Member
- - Current
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Member
- - Current
- Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles
- Member
- - Current
- Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles
- Member
- - Current
- California State Bar # 181867
- Member
- - Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Headline Speaker, Circle of Legal Trust - Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Circle of Legal Trust
- Headline speaker talking about marketing a personal injury law practice using social media and other online marketing techniques.
Certifications
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer
- National Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Steven M. Sweat's Website Profile
- Website
- Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC Website
- Website
- Steven M. Sweat, APC, Los Angeles Employment Lawyer Website
- Website
- Steven M. Sweat's Los Angeles Employment Website Profile
- Blog
- Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Blog
- Is Governor Gavin Newsom Making Los Angeles Streets Less Safe?
30 October 2019 - Damage Awarded to Children of Mother Killed by Drunk Driver Not Excessive
1 October 2019 - Is Los Angeles the Most Dangerous City in America to Ride a Bike?
26 September 2019 - Lyft Accused of Enabling Sexual Assault in California Lawsuit
16 September 2019 - The Risks of Riding an Electric Scooter in Los Angeles
10 September 2019 - Why are there so many bicycle accident in urban areas like Los Angeles?
3 September 2019 - Driver Sues for Flying Mattress on Los Angeles Freeway
6 August 2019 - California Military Earplug Lawsuit Attorney
6 August 2019 - Award of $250,000 To Parents of Boy Killed in Bike Accident Upheld
18 July 2019
- Blog
- California Accident Attorneys Blog
- California Sexual Abuse Claim Allowed to Proceed
15 October 2019 - Plaintiff Prevails on Negligent Entrustment Theory in CA Auto Accident Case
7 October 2019 - CA Court Rules on Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claim
26 September 2019 - California Appeals Court Rules on Residential Injury Claim
26 September 2019 - California Appeals Court Rules on Nursing Home Arbitration Agreement
9 September 2019 - CA Court Rules on Sidewalk Trip and Fall Injury Case
6 August 2019 - California Work Comp Case Remanded on Issue of Heavy Housework Assistance
17 June 2019 - Los Angeles Sexual Abuse Defense Jury Verdict Reversed on Appeal
21 May 2019 - What to Do After Being Sexually Assaulted in the Workplace
2 May 2019
Videos
Five Qualities of A Top Personal Injury Lawyer in CaliforniaLos Angeles personal injury attorney explains your legal rights if injured in an accident that is not your fault.
Three Things You Must Know Before You Can Resolve Any Personal Injury Claim"Three Things You Must Know to Resolve Any Personal Injury Claim", explained by Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, Steve Sweat.
Legal Answers
29 Questions Answered
- Q. I caught an insect in my motel room where I've been staying for a week this morning ad I believe it's a kissing bug
- A: Yes. You may have a claim if you sustained bites.
- Q. Is it too late for me to hire a Personal Injury Attorney to negotiate my claim with insurance co.?
- A: This is a typical tactic from a California auto insurance carrier. Claiming "minimal impact" and alleging "delay in treatment" are two of the more common excuses for low settlement offers. Because you have already initiated the small claims action, you have two choices: (1) let the small claims process go to it's conclusion (i.e. present your evidence at the small claims hearing and see what the judge awards you); or (2) hire an attorney and move to put the claim into limited jurisdiction. Given where you are in the legal process, the potential value of the claim, and the legal fees involved in hiring an attorney (i.e. usually at least a third of the settlement is a standard fee), you may be better off to let the small claims process conclude. That's my honest opinion.
- Q. My wife was hit by a drunk driver in my car. I have full coverage but she is not on the policy. Am I screwed?
- A: If she was an excluded driver on your policy, you may not be able to file any claims with your own insurance. If she was injured, she would still have the right to assert a bodily injury claim against the drunk driver or their insurance. You would also have the right to assert a claim for the damage to your car against the drunk driver as well.
- Q. If I'm 15 years old and I got into a fight with an intoxicated 32 year old woman, what can I do?
- A: Not enough information
- Q. Live in California and was injured in Hawaii on vacation.
- A: The proper venue is usually where the accident and injury took place.
- Q. What is the US Civil Statute to be stated in a Negligence, Negligence Per Se, Complaint for Damages?
- A: In general, negligence is a "common law" doctrine and not a statutory cause of action. However, California does have a negligence standard set forth in California Civil Code 1714.
- Q. Car hit while legally parked - can't get police report. Can't get car fixed.
- A: If you have collision coverage, your insurance should cover this incident.
- Q. I was injured and in auto accident and their inuance issayig that they 100%at fault
- A: You should seek prompt medical attention and retain a personal injury attorney. Just because the insurance company for the other driver is accepting "100% liability", does not mean they will compensate you fully for your injuries. Having a personal injury attorney to obtain medical records and bills and properly document and present your claim is essential to obtaining full and complete compensation.
- Q. I the the persons insurance is taking full 100% lieablity how much is the pay out for my car and my self
- A: This depends upon a lot of factors. For your car: the standard is the lesser of "fair market value" or the cost of repair. If the cost of repair exceeds fair market value, your vehicle is deemed a "total loss" and the value of the car is owed. As to how insurance companies calculate "fair market value": Most auto insurance carriers use "market surveys" to determine an average based upon the make, model, year, mileage and condition of your car compared to similar vehicles that have sold in the area in the past 6-12 months. For your injuries: You are entitled to the reasonable value of the medical services necessary to treat your injuries. You are also entitled to "general damages" for the physical pain and emotional distress that the incident caused.
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