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Hiring the Wrong Injury Lawyer Can Ruin Your Case Forever!

California Personal Injury AttorneyHiring the wrong injury lawyer can ruin your case forever! This is a harsh statement but, one that I find to be true time and time again as a California personal injury attorney. The State of California has one of the highest number of attorneys of any state. It is estimated that, especially in high populated urban areas like Los Angeles, there can be as many as one lawyer for every 150 people! Many of these attorneys claim to “do” personal injury cases or “handle” accident claims but, hiring the wrong one can mean complete and permanent disaster for your claim. Why do I say this?

In order to obtain full and complete compensation on an injury claim, the case must be handled properly FROM THE START!

You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a solid foundation if you’re going to have a strong superstructure.
- Gordon B. Hinckley

I am reminded of the biblical parable here about building a house upon the sand versus upon the rock. When the rains come, the house built upon the sand crumbles and falls and the one built upon the rock stands firm.

Building a personal injury case that will stand the winds and storms of insurance companies who want to pay little, or nothing on each and every claim no matter how legally liable their insured is or how legitimate the injury may be requires the same type of solid foundation. This begins with proper advise from an experienced California personal injury law firm with a track record of success, the knowledge on how to build a great case, and the willingness and fortitude to construct the claim solidly all the way through trial, if necessary.

Too many lawyers who claim to “do personal injury”, do not have the knowledge, will or resources to lay this type of foundation. What do I mean? If any of this sounds familiar, you’ve probably hired one of these types of law firms:

  • The lines of communication are limited between the injured party and the attorney. Sometimes the client never speaks with an actual lawyer but, just a staff person.
  • The firm seems to have hundreds or even thousands of clients and you seem to be a “number” rather than a client in need of full and complete legal representation. This leads to a lack of any empathy for your particular situation and a lack of attention to your legal claim.
  • The client is referred to medical providers who lack proper credentials such as chiropractors, massage therapists or other persons not qualified to fully diagnose or treat serious injury such as fractures, disc herniation, nerve damage or other serious medical conditions.
  • The client is advised to take a “low-ball” prelitigation offer because, “this is the best it’s going to get”! Sometimes this is true, many more times, however, this offer is not even close to “top value”!
  • The law firm doesn’t bother to conduct extensive investigation or hire experts to examine the accident scene or provide other types of analysis. This may mean crucial evidence that can prove liability and the extent of injury is lost FOREVER!
  • If a lawsuit is filed, the proper litigation work up is not done such as taking depositions of the defendant or lay witnesses, designating the proper experts for deposition or trial testimony, or requesting the right documentation and information from the other side and compelling them to produce it if they refuse. This can leave serious gaps in evidence that may make putting on a proper trial impossible.

These and more are all indications that the personal injury law firm that you hired is building a weak foundation! When the storms come in the form of aggressive defense tactics on the part of the insurance company with billions of dollars in resources to fight your claim and a desire to see your “house crumble”, the case will fall and you will be stuck with taking whatever settlement offer is being given rather than what your claim is truly worth!

How is Steven M. Sweat, APC different than lawyers who simply “dabble” in personal injury claims representation?

Steven M. Sweat, APC has real lawyers with real world experience in obtaining spectacular results on personal injury claims for Californians. Why? Because we build a firm foundation on each and every case we take. The lines of communication are always open between lawyer and client so that we know exactly what your physical complaints and medical conditions are and exactly what the incident has done to disrupt your life so that we can place a value on your claim that is based upon real evidence. Our firm has established relationships with quality medical doctors and facilities qualified to diagnose and treat any type of serious bodily harm caused by trauma from an auto accident, slip and fall, assault, or other calamity. We have retained investigators and experts at our disposal who can gather and analyze evidence necessary to prove legal fault. We never advise our clients to take a pre-lawsuit offer if we feel that it is not reasonable. While most lawsuits filed end in a settlement at some stage, we treat every case we litigate as if it will go to trial and we try cases if we feel that this is in the best interest of our client.

In an ideal world, all personal injury and accident victims in California would hire competent and zealous legal advocates like Steven M. Sweat, APC at the start of their case. This is really the best way to maximize the value of the claim and If you feel like you have hired the type of law firm that is not fully committed to your case, California law provides that you can switch lawyers (more information in my blog post here). However, the sooner you do so, the better! The longer you stay building a poor foundation, the harder it becomes to “re-build” the case! Oftentimes, we see cases that are beyond “repair” and there is nothing that can be done. Blown deadlines and lack of proper work up can forever ruin your claim! Don’t let this happen to you! For free advice directly from an attorney on any personal injury claim in California, call our toll free hotline: 866-966-5240

Client Reviews
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I have known Steven for some time now and when his services were required he jumped in and took control of my cases. I had two and they were handled with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. He went the extra mile regardless of the bumps in the road. I can not see me using any other attorney and I would recommend him to any of my family and friends. Josie A.
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Steven was vital during our most trying time. He was referred by a friend after an accident that involved a family member. While he was critical and lying in the hospital, Steven was kind, patient and knowledgeable about what we were going through. Following our loss, Steven became a tough and aggressive negotiator and made sure that we receive a huge compensation. I would refer Steven in fact, this happened 2 years ago and I still speak highly of his service. Cheryl S.
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Mr. Sweat is a pitbull in the courtroom as well as settlement negotiations - You can't have a better equipped attorney in your corner! It is a pleasure working as colleagues together on numerous cases. He can get the job done. Jonathan K.
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Because of Steven Sweat, my medical support was taken care of. Plus, I had more money to spare for my other bills. Steven is not only an excellent personal injury lawyer, providing the best legal advice, but also a professional lawyer who goes beyond his call of duty just to help his clients! He stood up for me and helped me get through the process. I would definitely recommend. I couldn't think of any better lawyer than him. MiraJane C.
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I must tell anyone, if you need a great attorney, Steve sweat is the guy! I had an awful car accident and had no idea where to turn. He had so much to deal with because my accident was a 4 car pile up. Not to mention all the other cars were behind me and they were not wanting to settle in any way! He never stopped working for me and had my best interest at heart! Audra W.
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I believe I made the best choice with Steven M Sweat, Personal Injury. I was very reluctant to go forward with my personal injury claim. I had a valid claim and I needed a professional attorney to handle it. I felt so much better when I let Steven take my case. His team did everything right and I am very satisfied. Stia P.
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I have to say that Steve has been exemplary! I met Steve at a point with my case that I was ready to give up. He took the time and dealt with all of my concerns. Most importantly, he was present and listened to what I was going through. He was able to turn things around, put me and my case on the right track! The results were better that expected! Highly recommend!! Cody A.