Steven Sweat
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Articles by Steven Sweat
Suing a Transit Agency Is Not Suing a Driver: The Government Claims Act, Common-Carrier Duty, and the Six-Month Clock
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) runs one of the largest transit systems in the country: a bus fleet of roughly 2,000 vehicles, more than 100 miles of rail, and close to a million boardings on a typical weekday.
The Guest Who Was Hurt: What Hotels, Short-Term Rentals, and Theme Parks Owe Visitors Under California Premises Law
Southern California is built to host people. Los Angeles County alone draws tens of millions of visitors a year, and the region's hotels, short-term rental listings, theme parks, resort pools, and event venues exist to put those visitors somewhere other than home. When a guest is injured in one of those places, the resulting claim is a premises liability case, but the label understates the variation.
America’s Most Dangerous School Zones (2026 Data Study)
Published August 2026 · By Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC · Data study of child pedestrian and cyclist fatalities near U.S. schools over a twelve-year period Article Summary: A new study released by Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, ranked U.S. metro areas by how dangerous they are for children (ages 5–18) walking or biking to and from school.
[New Study] America’s Most Dangerous Delivery Fleets: Which Carriers Crash the Most? (2026)
Quick Answer: FedEx Ground Package System has the highest crash rate of any major U.S. delivery carrier, with 75 crashes per 100 registered vehicles over the past 24 months — more than 12 times the rate of the next-worst fleet, J.B. Hunt (5.86), and roughly 30 times the rate of UPS, Amazon Logistics or FedEx Express. DHL Express has the highest fatal-crash rate in the group at 0.21 per 100 vehicles.
The Defendant Who Never Signed: Arbitration Clauses, Injured Third Parties, and the Modern Rideshare Lawsuit | JD Supra
When a rideshare vehicle causes a serious crash, the first fight in the case is often not about fault, damages, or insurance. It is about the forum. Uber's terms of use - accepted with a tap when a rider creates or updates an account - contain a broad arbitration provision, and the company's first procedural move in injury litigation is frequently a motion to compel arbitration.
Why a Truck Case Is Not a “Big Car Case”
A loaded tractor-trailer can weigh 80,000 pounds — roughly twenty times the mass of the passenger car beside it. The physics alone would justify treating commercial truck collisions as a distinct category of injury litigation. But the deeper distinction is legal, not physical.
California’s Deadliest Crosswalks (2026 Data Study)
Published July 2026 · By Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC · Data study based on NHTSA FARS records, 2019–2024 Article Summary: A new study released by Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, examined six years of federal traffic fatality records (2019–2024) to identify the California counties with the highest pedestrian risks and the most dangerous crosswalks in the state.
Before the First Call: Why the Opening Days of a California Auto Injury Claim Decide Its Value — and Why Claimants Should Not Navigate Them Alone
Within days of a serious crash, an insurance carrier has opened a file, assigned a trained adjuster, and begun building its version of what happened. Photographs are logged, statements are sought, and the claim is routed into an evaluation system refined over millions of prior files. The injured person, meanwhile, is managing emergency care, a totaled vehicle, and missed work — and is building nothing.
California Rideshare Injury Law Was Rewritten in 2026: What SB 371 and SB 623 Mean for Uber and Lyft Accident Claims
No area of California personal injury law changed more in the past eighteen months than rideshare liability. Two statutes enacted in quick succession — Senate Bill 371, effective January 1, 2026, and Senate Bill 623, signed June 25, 2026 — have restructured both the insurance coverage available to injured Uber and Lyft occupants and the way medical damages are calculated in claims against transportation network companies.
The Deadliest Jobs in America
A 2026 data study by Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC. Agricultural workers and professional drivers have the deadliest jobs in America, according to a July 2026 report on high-risk trades. A new study by Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, analyzed 5 years of fatal workplace injuries data, and professions that still carry a risk to life. Farmworkers face the highest risk among all professions, with 1 in 50 laborers dying on the job.
Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury in California: The Medical Evidence and Legal Standards That Decide TBI Claims
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims occupy an unusual position in California personal injury law. They are among the highest-value cases a claimant can bring — and among the most aggressively contested. The reason is structural. Unlike a fractured femur or a torn ligament, a brain injury is frequently invisible on standard imaging, its symptoms can surface days or weeks after the event, and its true cost is measured in decades of future care rather than a stack of past medical bills.
Last-Mile Delivery’s Safety Problem: The FMCSA Gap in the Amazon and FedEx Era
The package on your doorstep arrives faster than ever — and the system that put it there has quietly placed a new class of commercial vehicle on residential streets at a scale the law never anticipated. Americans shipped roughly 23.8 billion parcels in 2024, up about 50% from 2019, according to ShipMatrix data reported across the logistics press.
The Hidden Danger of “Full Coverage”: Why Most Accident Victims Are Underinsured — and What to Do About It
May 26, 2026 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Every day, accident victims across the country make a painful discovery. They were hit by another driver. They were hurt. And they had “full coverage.” So why is the insurance company offering them a fraction of what they need? The phrase "full coverage" is one of the most misleading terms in the American insurance industry. It implies comprehensive protection — the kind that will take care of you no matter what happens.
The Settlement Mill Problem: Why High-Volume Advertising Firms Are Reshaping Personal Injury Law — and What Injured Victims Should Know Before Hiring One
May 14, 2026 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Turn on the television in any major American city and the same scene plays out on a loop: a slick 30-second spot, a confident attorney holding a phone, a narrator promising millions — "We fight for you." "No fee unless we win." "Call now." The billboards reinforce the message from the highway. The social media algorithms push the ads into your feed.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven M. Sweat Named to Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year
Recognition Underscores Firm's Unmatched Track Record Representing Southern California Accident Victims Since 1999 , /PRNewswire/ -- Steven M. Sweat, founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm's lead attorney has earned this prestigious peer recognition.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven M. Sweat Named to Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year
Recognition Underscores Firm's Unmatched Track Record Representing Southern California Accident Victims Since 1999 LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven M. Sweat, founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm's lead attorney has earned this prestigious peer recognition.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven M. Sweat Named to Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year
Recognition Underscores Firm's Unmatched Track Record Representing Southern California Accident Victims Since 1999 , /PRNewswire/ -- Steven M. Sweat, founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm's lead attorney has earned this prestigious peer recognition.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven M. Sweat Named to Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year
Recognition Underscores Firm's Unmatched Track Record Representing Southern California Accident Victims Since 1999 LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven M. Sweat, founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm's lead attorney has earned this prestigious peer recognition.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven M. Sweat Named to Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year
Recognition Underscores Firm's Unmatched Track Record Representing Southern California Accident Victims Since 1999 , /PRNewswire/ -- Steven M. Sweat, founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm's lead attorney has earned this prestigious peer recognition.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven M. Sweat Named to Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year
Recognition Underscores Firm's Unmatched Track Record Representing Southern California Accident Victims Since 1999 , /PRNewswire/ -- Steven M. Sweat, founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm's lead attorney has earned this prestigious peer recognition.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven M. Sweat Named to Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year
Recognition Underscores Firm's Unmatched Track Record Representing Southern California Accident Victims Since 1999 , /PRNewswire/ -- Steven M. Sweat, founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm's lead attorney has earned this prestigious peer recognition.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven M. Sweat Named to Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year
Recognition Underscores Firm's Unmatched Track Record Representing Southern California Accident Victims Since 1999 LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven M. Sweat, founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm's lead attorney has earned this prestigious peer recognition.
Why You Need a Skilled Accident Attorney in California: Navigating the Aftermath of a Car Accident
Introduction Navigating the aftermath of a car accident in California can be a daunting journey filled with complex legal, medical, and insurance challenges. With the bustling highways and streets across cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, the state sees a significant number of vehicular accidents each year. These incidents range from minor fender benders to catastrophic collisions, leaving many to deal with severe injuries, financial burdens, and emotional trauma.
Who’s Responsible When a Service Technician Gets Injured at a Client’s Home?
Service companies, such as an HVAC company or roofing company, often complete projects on-site at residential or commercial buildings. The working conditions in different homes can be unknown or hazardous. Technicians receive safety training to prepare for whatever may come their way, but accidents still happen. When a technician gets hurt while performing a service at a home, is the homeowner or the small business owner responsible for the damages?
California Landlord Can Be Liable for Toxic Mold Based Upon Expert Testimony
In California, plaintiffs have the burden of proving all of the elements of negligence when they file personal injury lawsuits. This includes presenting evidence that the defendant’s negligent conduct caused the plaintiff’s injuries and resulting losses. It is often necessary to present expert witness testimony to prove causation.
California Traffic Laws
California’s vast roadways are guided by the California Vehicle Code (CVC), which sets the standards for how drivers should behave on the road. Let’s dive deeper into some essential sections of the CVC to better understand California’s traffic laws. 1. Cell Phones and Distracted Driving Hands-free Only: Per CVC §23123, drivers are prohibited from holding and using a cell phone unless it’s set up for hands-free use. This includes activities like texting and calling.
Lawsuit Against Bar for Fight Denied
In California, bars, restaurants, and other establishments that are open to the public owe a duty of care to patrons to keep them reasonably safe and free from danger. This includes a duty to keep customers safe from other, potentially dangerous customers. In Glynn v. Orange Circle Lounge Inc., Ca. Ct. App.
Pedestrian Accident Precluded by Workers Compensation
Employees who are injured at work generally only have the right to recover compensation through workers’ compensation instead of by filing lawsuits against their employers. However, there are a few narrow exceptions that might allow an injured worker to step outside of the workers’ compensation system and file a lawsuit against their employer. In Jimenez v. Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food Markets, Inc., Cal. Ct. App.
Los Angeles Injury Attorney Obtains $2 Million Settlement on Tesla Auto Accident
Los Angeles personal injury attorney obtained a $2Million settlement on an auto accident claim involving a Tesla being driven on auto pilot. While no amount of money can truly compensate for the pain and suffering experienced, this settlement aims to provide some relief and support in rebuilding their life.” — Steven M.
Dangerous Working Conditions Result in California Injury Claim
Californians who contract diseases caused by exposures to toxins might develop permanently disabling conditions. When those illnesses were caused by someone else’s negligence, the victims are entitled to pursue damages for their losses. In Beebe v. Wonderful Pistachios LLC, et. al., Cal. Ct. App. Case No. F083502, the Court of Appeal evaluated a case to determine whether a plaintiff presented enough evidence to establish causation, a required element of a tort claim in California.
Apartment Tenant Not Responsible for Stairway Accident
In California, people and entities who own or are in control of property are legally obligated to maintain it in a reasonably safe condition to prevent lawfully present parties from suffering foreseeable injuries from known dangers that might be present. This duty extends both to the owners of the property and those who control it, including businesses and private property owners.
California Traffic Accident Statistics for 2022
Driving on California’s highways can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be very dangerous. Every year, there are thousands of traffic accidents in the Golden State, many of which result in serious injuries and even death. In this article, we’ll take a look at the latest traffic accident statistics in California for 2022.
Bird Scooter Liable for Trip and Fall
California property owners owe a legal duty to lawfully present visitors to protect them from dangerous conditions that they know about or reasonably should know about to prevent foreseeable injuries. When a property owner violates its legal duty, it can be liable to pay damages to a victim who is injured as a result. In Hacala v. Bird Rides, Inc., Cal. Ct. App.
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