Your South Bay - Los Angeles Injury Lawyer
Why Choose Us
- Years of Experience Litigating Injury Claims
- Available 24/7
- Your Lawyer Will Handle Your Case From Start to Finish
Experienced South Bay Injury Attorneys, Maximum Compensation
The legal team at The Sonstein Law Firm has experience with all personal injury claims, no case it too big or too small. We handle all types of claims including slip and fall, cycling accidents or injuries, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and rideshare Uber and Lyft accidents.
Trust us to protect you from injustice and exploitation at the hands of powerful businesses and insurance companies.
We have the skills, talent, and resources to obtain maximum compensation for our clients.
Let us put our experience to work for you. Call us to learn how we can help you.
Why Do You Need a Lawyer?
If you are considering filing a case against one or more parties, it is vital to consult the services of an attorney before proceeding with your claim.
- Personal injury and accident cases and claims pursue money damages against negligent parties and often it involves dealing with insurance companies and large corporations with extensive legal teams and sophistication. Corporate legal departments are notoriously relentless and are often difficult (if not outright impossible) to negotiate with without the assistance of an attorney at your side.
- Injury cases and claims can often be incredibly complicated, especially in cases where liability is shared between multiple parties. An attorney who has previous experience in accdent or injury litigation is already familiar with the processes and procedures involved – regardless of complexity or the number of parties involved.
- Personal injury and accident claims are often prolonged and complicated involving legal filings, deadlines, and other legal procedures such as depositions. This can make pursuing a claim on your own incredibly stressful, costly, and ill-advised. Retaining an attorney can ensure your case is handled timely, properly, and advantageously in your best interests.
- Determining and securing the full value of your claim can be difficult without professional assistance. An attorney can give you the resources to obtain an accurate valuation of your case so that you receive the compensation you deserve.
Practice Areas We Specialize In
At The Sonstein Law Firm, we represent clients in a wide spectrum of injury cases. This includes:
We ensure that any negligent parties are held responsible for your injuries, pursuing the maximum possible compensation you need to make a full recovery.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are a frequent basis for personal injury claims, often resulting in significant physical, emotional, and financial hardship for victims. These are some examples of typical car accident claims or cases:
- Distracted driving: phone use, eating, personal grooming, and similar activities is consistently listed among the top causes of crashes and injuries in California.
- Impaired Driving: the use of alcohol or drugs is a major factor in many severe and fatal collisions.
- Speeding or Reckless Driving
- Hazardous Road Conditions: construction or work zones, poor roadway design and bad weather can create hazardous conditions.
- Failure to Yield: failing to give the other driver the right of way such as running a stop sign or stoplight often leads to an accident.
- Tailgating: following too closely impairs reaction time and often leads to accidents and injuries.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle collisions in the South Bay area of Los Angeles frequently lead to catastrophic injury or death, imposing significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens on riders and their families.
Some of the primary factors that contribute to motorcycle crashes in the South Bay – Los Angeles are:
– Left‑turn incidents
Crashes commonly occur when a motorist making a left turn crosses directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle after failing to notice the smaller vehicle or miscalculating its speed.
– Faulty lane maneuvers
A driver who shifts lanes without a thorough blind‑spot check or without giving proper signal can sideswipe, cut off, or otherwise collide with a motorcyclist traveling alongside.
– Following too closely
When a driver tailgates a motorcycle or is distracted, the driver may not be able to brake in time, resulting in a rear‑end impact with the bike.
– Vehicle door collisions
Serious injuries can occur when a driver or passenger opens a car door into the traffic lane without first confirming that no motorcycle is approaching, causing the rider to strike the door.
– Hazardous surface conditions
Potholes, scattered debris, irregular or broken pavement, loose gravel, and similar roadway defects present an elevated danger to motorcycles, as they can cause a sudden loss of control or throw the rider from the bike.
– Lane‑splitting practices
Even though riding between lanes of traffic (lane splitting) is not permitted under Indiana law, some riders still attempt it, which heightens the risk of a crash when surrounding drivers do not expect a motorcycle to be traveling between lanes.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians face the greatest danger on the roadway and have an elevated likelihood of suffering severe injury or death if they are hit by a motor vehicle.
Collisions frequently stem from driver distraction, excessive speed, or a motorist’s failure to yield the right of way to someone on foot.
Resulting harm may include minor abrasions and contusions as well as severe trauma such as brain injuries and internal organ damage.
Our Lawyers Will Do Whatever it Takes to Win
The responsibilities of a personal injury lawyer are many, and a winning legal team tackles each with vigilance and tenacity.
The Sonstein Law Firm’s attorneys handle every facet of litigation, including:
- Collecting evidence
- Filing paperwork and reviewing medical records
- Gathering witnesses
- Establishing liability
- Estimating your compensation