Los Angeles, California Personal Injury Attorneys

Lederer & Nojima, LLP

12100 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 480
Los Angeles, California 90025
USA

(310) 312-1860

www.lntlb.com

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At Lederer & Nojima LLP, in Los Angeles, California, our attorneys help protect the rights and interests of people who have been injured due to the negligence of others.

Whether you have been injured in a car crash, bus accident, or bitten by a vicious dog, we have the experience to get the results you need in a personal injury lawsuit. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, we can also represent you in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Each personal injury case or wrongful death lawsuit is unique. When you come to our offices, we will provide you with the personal attention that you deserve. We are committed to providing exceptional client services — at our law firm, you will never feel like just another case.

At your free initial consultation, our attorneys collect all of the facts you have available, answer all of your questions and explain what you can expect as we pursue maximum compensation from liable parties and their insurance companies.

Year this Office was Established: 2000

Languages: English, Spanish

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: School Injury; Rear End Collision; Side Swipe; Driving While Texting; Negligent Security; Bar Fight Injuries; Soft Tissue Injury; Playground Injury; Uninsured Motorist Protection; Dog Bite; Distracted Driver Accidents; Construction Litigation; Crosswalk Accidents; Daycare Injury; Dermatology Burn Injury; Electrocution & Electrical Injuries; Hit-and-Run Accident; Injuries to Children; Trespass; Nuisance; Conveyances; Lease and Sales Agreements; Adverse Possession; Retaliation.

Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury

In all personal injury cases, our attorneys work hard to identify and maximize the avenues of compensation available to the victim and affected family members. We carefully examine the impact that an injury or a fatality has had on a family. We work to recover the full value of the lost contributions that an injured person or deceased person made to a family before the incident; including lost wages, earnings, the value of household services, and the value of comfort, care, and companionship.

- School Injury

The most frequent causes of school-related injuries requiring hospitalization are falls and sports activities. School injuries are most likely to occur on playgrounds, athletic fields and in gymnasiums. While playgrounds are associated with the majority of injuries among elementary school students, athletics, including both physical education classes and organized sports, account for the majority of injuries among secondary school students.

- Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can be as, if not more, serious than a car accident. The reality is that most car drivers are not as aware of motorcycles as they could be, and this can result in disaster for the motorcycle driver and passengers.

- Pedestrian Accident

Collisions between cars and people shouldn't happen. Drivers are expected to pay attention and avoid hitting other cars, pedestrians and bicyclists. Whether you were hit in a crosswalk or your child was struck when chasing a ball into the street, we can help.

- Car Accident

A car accident victim's whole life is affected by a catastrophic injury. A dedicated personal injury attorney understands the most advantageous ways to evaluate, document, and present to insurers and other liable parties the true cost of losses stemming from auto and truck accidents. From our past experience in insurance defense, we know how to draft an effective insurance claim that will demonstrate to the insurance company the extent of your injuries and the full costs to you. There are also legal remedies designed to right the wrong of catastrophic injury and loss caused by auto manufacturing defects, negligent road maintenance, or driver negligence.

- Negligent Security – Bar Fight Injuries

Have you been injured in a fight at a bar, nightclub, or other public establishment? Has a bouncer or other security personnel used unnecessary force and caused you physical harm? If so you should contact a negligent security attorney as soon as possible. Property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure the reasonable safety of customers and guests. If you have been injured on someone else's property you have a right to recover compensation from the owners for your medical expenses and other damages. The experienced negligent security attorneys at Lederer & Nojima will protect your legal rights and aggressively pursue those responsible for your injuries.

- Soft Tissue Injury

Some of the most common injuries experienced by accident victims are soft tissue injuries. You may have suffered a soft tissue injury in any number of ways: in a car accident, after a slip and fall, or because of repetitive movement required by your job. The causes of soft tissue damages are numerous. In most of these instances, the injury is the result of another person's negligence. If you or a loved one has suffered a soft tissue injury, you may be able to recover compensation from those responsible. At the Law Offices of Lederer & Nojima, we will aggressively fight to protect your rights. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

- Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can vary a great deal. Sometimes a spinal cord injury is obvious - if you are suffering from partial paralysis, the source of your injury may be clear. In other cases though, you may not recognize the true source of your pain - you may feel some pain in your legs without recognizing that the true injury is in your spinal cord.

- Slip and Fall

Slip and fall accidents may sound like minor mishaps, but victims and family members know differently. It is not uncommon for a fall―on stairs, elevators, escalators, sidewalks, parking ramps or flat surfaces, supermarkets, restaurants, or a collapsing balcony―to result in very serious injury, or even death. A person who trips and falls often suffers from serious fractures and / or head injuries.

- Premises Liability

We are experienced premises liability attorneys who have won many tough cases on behalf of people who have been injured as a result of dangerous or unsafe conditions on other's properties. We are often able to successfully resolve cases that other lawyers have refused to take.

- Playground Injury

Play is a vital part of child development and children should be encouraged to play in public and private playgrounds settings. Parents, however, must ensure their children’s safety when playing both at home and in a public playground setting. You should consult an attorney if your child incurs a playground injury.

- Truck Accident

As 18-wheelers with heavy loads travel to and from Long Beach and other ports throughout Southern California, truck accidents are unfortunately common. Truck companies may push their drivers too far, too fast, sometimes resulting in serious injuries for other people on the roads.

- Uninsured Motorist Protection

If you have been injured in a car accident or car - pedestrian accident in California, it is important to have your case evaluated by an experienced personal injury attorney promptly and thoroughly. It is a mistake to think that insurance companies will provide necessary compensation automatically. Even when claims adjusters agree that coverage applies, there may not be enough coverage to compensate a victim adequately for medical expenses and related losses.

- Vehicle Rollover

Vehicle rollovers are not always the result of excessive speed or inattentive driving. Car manufacturers are responsible for making sure the vehicles they build and market have met safety standards. An SUV or Bronco rollover, or other accident involving a car or van, can easily occur when these standards are not met. A vehicle rollover can lead to a roof crush which can cause serious injuries in a car accident.

- Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident

Being involved in a bicycle accident or a pedestrian accident is an unsettling experience. Immediately after the accident, you may not be thinking or acting quite as rationally as usual. However, there are a number of steps you should take right away to protect yourself, your rights and your interests.

- Dog Bite

Following a dog attack, there are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself, your rights and your interests. If you have been bitten by a dog, or your child has been bitten, take these steps to protect yourself before coming to the law firm of Lederer & Nojima LLP in Los Angeles, California.

- Wrongful Death

After the loss of a family member in a motor vehicle accident, life typically becomes a blur of disbelief, hasty funeral arrangements and a painful struggle to deal with the overwhelming event. Financial and legal matters can seem unbearable in a time of grief. A caring, efficient, dedicated wrongful death lawyer is a valuable ally at a time when emotions make life difficult.

- Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is illegal under both federal and California law. Unfortunately, this type of harassment is becoming a serious problem in the workplace. Employees have the right to perform their jobs without being sexually harassed by a superior or co-worker. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment at your place of employment, it is essential that you contact the Law Offices of Lederer & Nojima as soon as possible. Our experienced sexual harassment attorneys will aggressively protect your rights and help you recover compensation for the injury you have suffered.

- Distracted Driver Accidents

Hundreds of accidents occur every year in California because of driver distractions while behind the wheel. Drivers pay more attention to their cell phones, radios, or passengers than watching the road. National statistics show that accidents caused by distracted drivers have now surpassed the number of accidents caused by drunk driving. Distracted drivers are rapidly becoming the leading cause of automobile accidents in California. A driver who isn’t paying attention can cause serious injuries and death. Involvement in an automobile accident causes the victim more than just physical suffering. Lost wages from time taken off of work, lost employment opportunities, and overwhelming medical expenses are obstacles most automobile accident victims face. If you or a loved one has been injured by a distracted driver, call the experienced California accident attorneys at Lederer & Nojima.

-Brain Injuries

Over the course of a lifetime, the costs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be tremendous. Depending of the severity of the injury, a person who has suffered a traumatic brain injury may be permanently unable to care for him or herself. Even in more moderate injury cases, a person who has suffered any brain damage may have difficulty remembering basic things and suffer from dizzy spells.

- Burn Injuries

If you have suffered a burn injury, hire an attorney as soon as possible to begin investigating the cause of your accident. Even if the fire department has provided a cause during the initial investigation, an experienced investigator can ensure that all aspects of the case and all potential sources are examined.

- Bus Accident and Train Accident

Mass transit accidents can cause great harm to many people at once. There have been several instances in the past few years where distracted drivers have cause serious injury and even death to the riders of public transportation. An operator of a bus or train has a responsibility to keep all of his or her passengers safe. When these operators use mobile phones (talking or texting) they are not giving their passengers 100% of their attention and could be putting people's lives in harmful way.

- Construction Litigation

In every construction litigation case we handle, our clients' needs and interests come first. Our lawyers work to ensure that the clients' legal rights are protected in contractual matters and other construction-related disputes.

- Construction Accident

When a construction accident involves only an employer and an employee, workers compensation may be the only source of financial relief for the injured worker. However, a thorough investigation of the causes and circumstances surrounding a construction site accident often reveals that another person or company also shared responsibility for the accident.

- Crosswalk Accidents

Unfortunately, crosswalks are not as safe as they were intended to be. Even though pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, accidents still occur, and they can be extremely serious. If you have been hurt in a crosswalk accident with a car, you should seek appropriate medical treatment and then speak with an accomplished personal injury attorney who knows how to handle crosswalk accident claims effectively.

- Daycare Injury

Daycare centers, while designed and intended to protect children, can present potentially dangerous or fatal hazards. Many children are injured while in childcare settings. In 1997, about 31,000 children 4 years old and younger were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for injuries that occurred in a daycare center setting. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that at least 56 children have died in childcare settings since 1990.

- Dermatology Burn Injury

Each year, more than two million burn injuries occur in the United States. In addition to typical thermal burns caused by a flame or heat source, traumatic burn injuries can result from chemical or electromagnetic (laser) energy use during hair coloring or spa treatments as well as from tattoo removal procedures.

- Drunk Driving Accidents

When someone decides to drink and drive, they put the lives of everyone else on the road at risk. Often, the consequences of this decision are tragic, resulting in serious injuries or even death. The chances of a car accident are greatly increased when a person is over the legal limit.

- Electrocution & Electrical Injuries

If you or someone you love have suffered an electrical injury, or a family member has been electrocuted, you may be eligible for monetary compensation for your losses. The power company, the manufacturer of a product, the owner of the property where the electrical injury took place, may all be liable. An experienced Los Angeles electrocution attorney at Lederer & Nojima LLC can help you and your family determine the best course of action. Contact one of our California electrical injury lawyers for a free consultation.

- Hit-and-Run Accident Claims

A hit-and-run accident can be even more unsettling than other accidents because you may not be able to identify the person who hit you. You may not know where to turn or what right you may have to compensation for your injuries and losses.

- Injuries to Children

Child injuries are emotional and heartbreaking cases. Not only are children more vulnerable, serious injuries can affect them for the rest of their lives. If your child has suffered major or permanent injuries, after you have obtained appropriate medical care, think about your child's future. Consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney who knows how to handle children's injury claims.

- Real Estate Litigation

When real estate transactions or interactions between property owners result in conflicts, the most expeditious and cost-effective path to resolution often begins with a consultation with a real estate litigation lawyer.

- Employment Discrimination Claims

Has your employer discriminated against you? There are many different laws prohibiting many different kinds of discrimination, including: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. Schedule a consultation with an experienced employment discrimination attorney of Lederer & Nojima LLP.

- Insurance Bad Faith

Insurance policyholders trust insurance companies to make good on policy terms after an event such as an auto accident, a healthcare event (surgery or a stroke), a house burglary or fire, or death of an insured family member.

- Contract Disputes & Business Litigation

Many businesses turn to Lederer & Nojima LLP for experienced, zealous representation in contractual disputes and other business litigation matters. To schedule a consultation regarding a breach of contract, compensation issue, or other business dispute, contact us.

- Retaliation

If you suspect that you were a victim of retaliation at your place of employment, chances are good that you were. Were you fired, demoted, or otherwise penalized for complaining when you witnessed harassment of a coworker? To schedule a consultation with an experienced lawyer regarding a potential retaliation claim or lawsuit, contact Lederer & Nojima LLP.

- Whistleblower Protection Claims

When employees report illegal activities that they witness on the job, their whistleblowing activity is protected by law. Employers are not legally permitted to retaliate against employees who notify supervisors or authorities of illegal accounting practices.

- Wrongful Termination

Our experience representing people who have been victimized through wrongful discharge or termination has given us an array of tools that we use to our clients' benefit. We understand the importance of conducting a thorough investigation and asking the right questions when speaking with current or former employees following a layoff or firing.

Attorneys

	Ms. Seema Bhatt Attorney Immigration, Personal Injury		Mr. Matthew Dietz Attorney Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
	Mr. David J. Lederer Attorney Accident, Animal Bites, Asbestos Mesothelioma, Automotive, Back and Neck Injury		Mr. John Nojima Attorney Accident, Animal Bites, Asbestos Mesothelioma, Back and Neck Injury, Bad Faith Insurance