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PRACTICE AREAS
Serious personal injuries or the death of a loved one are devastating personal and family tragedies resulting in suffering and a sense of loss that no one should bear. Attorneys Andrea L. Ware and
Daniel G. Lewis are compassionate and understand the suffering their clients endure and can provide support and guidance throughout the legal process. With more than 65 years of combined legal experience, Attorneys at the Law Offices of Andrea L. Ware have established a well-deserved reputation as one of the most influential personal injury law firms in Long Beach, and throughout Southern California, in the following areas:
Our Practice Areas include: Automobile Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Defective Products/Products Liability, Slip and Fall/ Premises Liability, Dog/Animal Bites, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burn Injury, Wrongful Death, and Insurance Bad Faith.
Automobile Accident
Vehicle Accidents: Legal claims that arise from vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. Any individual who negligently operates a
motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil
court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed. Vehicle accidents can include:
- ATV accidents
- automobile accidents
- aviation accidents
- bicycle accidents
- boating accidents
- commercial bus accidents
- cruise ship accidents
- intersection accidents
- motorcycle accidents
- pedestrian accidents
- rear end collisions
- semi-tractor trailer accidents
- school bus accidents
- SUV rollover accidents
- train accidents
- truck accidents
- yacht accidents
The surviving family members of a fatally injured accident victim may be able to
bring wrongful death charges against the defendant.
motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil
court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed. Vehicle accidents can include:
- ATV accidents
- automobile accidents
- aviation accidents
- bicycle accidents
- boating accidents
- commercial bus accidents
- cruise ship accidents
- intersection accidents
- motorcycle accidents
- pedestrian accidents
- rear end collisions
- semi-tractor trailer accidents
- school bus accidents
- SUV rollover accidents
- train accidents
- truck accidents
- yacht accidents
The surviving family members of a fatally injured accident victim may be able to
bring wrongful death charges against the defendant.
Motorcycle Accident
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury: Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when the nerves within the spinal canal are damaged. Most SCIs are caused by trauma to the vertebral column, affecting the spinal cord's ability to send and receive messages between
the brain and the body's systems that control sensory, motor, and autonomic function. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of SCI, followed by acts of violence, falls, sports injuries, and diseases such as polio, spina bifida, and Friedreich’s Ataxia. The spinal cord does not have to be severed for a loss of
functioning; it only has to be damaged.
the brain and the body's systems that control sensory, motor, and autonomic function. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of SCI, followed by acts of violence, falls, sports injuries, and diseases such as polio, spina bifida, and Friedreich’s Ataxia. The spinal cord does not have to be severed for a loss of
functioning; it only has to be damaged.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a medical phrase used to describe the damage to the brain suffered by sudden impact or physical force to the head. Essentially, the human brain floats in a fluid substance called
cerebrospinal fluid. TBI can result when the force of momentum causes the brain to impact against the skull. This type of injury, often the result of hitting your head on the windshield, pavement, or object, is frequently referred to as a closed head injury. Whiplash can also cause a TBI. These closed-head injuries can result in lasting physical and mental problems.
cerebrospinal fluid. TBI can result when the force of momentum causes the brain to impact against the skull. This type of injury, often the result of hitting your head on the windshield, pavement, or object, is frequently referred to as a closed head injury. Whiplash can also cause a TBI. These closed-head injuries can result in lasting physical and mental problems.
Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
Dangerous Conditions of Property or Premises Liability: Accidents involving falls can happen anywhere and can cause serious personal injury. Most falls
happen in commercial settings, such as grocery stores, drug stores, office
buildings, construction sites, gas stations and malls, but they also happen on private property. Premises Liability accidents can include toxic exposure, animal attacks, swimming pool accidents and amusement park ride accidents. In any
event, there exist duties on the part of the property owners to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of hazardous conditions.
Dangerous or defective conditions may be large or small, temporary or
permanent. Therefore, investigation of the claim is essential to a successful case. Temporary conditions such as water on the floor of a grocery store, or snow and ice on the stairs of a restaurant need to be investigated quickly.
happen in commercial settings, such as grocery stores, drug stores, office
buildings, construction sites, gas stations and malls, but they also happen on private property. Premises Liability accidents can include toxic exposure, animal attacks, swimming pool accidents and amusement park ride accidents. In any
event, there exist duties on the part of the property owners to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of hazardous conditions.
Dangerous or defective conditions may be large or small, temporary or
permanent. Therefore, investigation of the claim is essential to a successful case. Temporary conditions such as water on the floor of a grocery store, or snow and ice on the stairs of a restaurant need to be investigated quickly.
Defective Products / Products Liability
Defective Products: Product liability refers to a manufacturer or seller being held liable for placing a defective product into the hands of a consumer. Product
liability cases may include defective or poorly designed machinery, tools, motor
vehicle defects, recreational products, pharmaceuticals, and other defective
products and equipment. A person injured by a defective or dangerous product
may be eligible to file a lawsuit for product liability. Damages can be recovered under one of the following categories: strict product liability, negligence, or
breach of warranty.
liability cases may include defective or poorly designed machinery, tools, motor
vehicle defects, recreational products, pharmaceuticals, and other defective
products and equipment. A person injured by a defective or dangerous product
may be eligible to file a lawsuit for product liability. Damages can be recovered under one of the following categories: strict product liability, negligence, or
breach of warranty.
Dog / Animal Bites
Dog/Animal Bites: Every year, millions of Americans are bitten by animals. Being attacked by a dog is a highly stressful event. Many dog bite injuries leave scars and have lasting emotional effects. In California, a dog owner or keeper of a dog is strictly liable for his or her dog, even if it is the first time the dog has injured someone. As long as the injured victim was not trespassing, teasing or
tormenting the dog, the keeper or owner of the dog is liable for any injuries sustained. Compensation for a dog bite can include payment for medical bills, pain & suffering, mental anxiety, fear, and scarring. In some instances, a negligent property owner who does not own the dog may be held liable for the dog bite.
tormenting the dog, the keeper or owner of the dog is liable for any injuries sustained. Compensation for a dog bite can include payment for medical bills, pain & suffering, mental anxiety, fear, and scarring. In some instances, a negligent property owner who does not own the dog may be held liable for the dog bite.
Burn Injury
Burns are among the most painful, disfiguring injuries one can suffer. Burn victims endure
lengthy hospitalizations with painful treatments and often multiple surgeries, including but not
limited to skin grafting and surgeries to release scar tissue. The resulting scars can lead to a
lifetime of scar revision surgeries and physical and mental suffering.
lengthy hospitalizations with painful treatments and often multiple surgeries, including but not
limited to skin grafting and surgeries to release scar tissue. The resulting scars can lead to a
lifetime of scar revision surgeries and physical and mental suffering.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death: A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company, or organization. A legal action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members, usually a surviving spouse and children, and sometimes parents. Under certain circumstances, unrelated minor children living with and supported by the decedent may also bring a claim for wrongful death. In order to bring a successful wrongful death cause of action in
California, the following elements must be present:
- The death of a human being caused by another's negligent or intentional conduct.
- The survival of family members who are suffering the loss of financial support,
love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, household assistance and general society previously provided by the deceased.
The general rule in wrongful death cases is that one is entitled to recover both
economic and non-economic damages which are suffered as a result of the loss of a loved one. Economic damages in a wrongful death case include an award for the financial contributions which the decedent would have made to his wife, children and/or parents had he or she survived. It also includes the recovery for
funeral services and for burial costs. Non-economic damages include loss of love, society, companionship, comfort, affection, solace and moral support.
California, the following elements must be present:
- The death of a human being caused by another's negligent or intentional conduct.
- The survival of family members who are suffering the loss of financial support,
love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, household assistance and general society previously provided by the deceased.
The general rule in wrongful death cases is that one is entitled to recover both
economic and non-economic damages which are suffered as a result of the loss of a loved one. Economic damages in a wrongful death case include an award for the financial contributions which the decedent would have made to his wife, children and/or parents had he or she survived. It also includes the recovery for
funeral services and for burial costs. Non-economic damages include loss of love, society, companionship, comfort, affection, solace and moral support.
Bad Faith Insurance
Insurance bad faith arises when an insurance carrier denies or delays your claim unreasonably. The insurance carrier has a duty to deal with its insured fairly and in good faith. There is a special relationship
between an insurance carrier and its insured called a “fiduciary” relationship. Because of this special relationship, the insurance carrier can be held liable for damages to its policyholder not
ordinarily available in a typical breach of contract lawsuit. These damages may include paying a verdict in excess of the insured’s policy limits.
At the Law Offices of Andrea L. Ware, we handle these types of
claims and have collected millions for our clients.
between an insurance carrier and its insured called a “fiduciary” relationship. Because of this special relationship, the insurance carrier can be held liable for damages to its policyholder not
ordinarily available in a typical breach of contract lawsuit. These damages may include paying a verdict in excess of the insured’s policy limits.
At the Law Offices of Andrea L. Ware, we handle these types of
claims and have collected millions for our clients.
Truck Accident
Nothing is more devastating or senseless than losing a family member due to someone
else's negligence. When a tired or impaired truck driver puts himself behind the wheel of
an 80,000-pound vehicle and kills someone, a whole family suffers grief, uncertainty,
and mourning.
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Andrea L. Ware represent families who have lost
loved ones in fatal truck accidents. In California, family members of fatal truck accident victims are entitled to seek compensation for:
- Wages that your family member could have earned
- Medical expenses your family member incurred prior to death
- Burial and funeral expenses
- Loss of consortium for a spouse
- Loss of parental guidance for a child
The last thing a family wants to deal with after a fatal accident is an insurance company
that is only interested in protecting itself from liability. The Law Offices of Andrea L. Ware
will conduct a full investigation of the accident and collect all of the evidence needed to
preserve your right to compensation. We focus on your case so you can focus on your family’s needs in their most difficult time.
else's negligence. When a tired or impaired truck driver puts himself behind the wheel of
an 80,000-pound vehicle and kills someone, a whole family suffers grief, uncertainty,
and mourning.
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Andrea L. Ware represent families who have lost
loved ones in fatal truck accidents. In California, family members of fatal truck accident victims are entitled to seek compensation for:
- Wages that your family member could have earned
- Medical expenses your family member incurred prior to death
- Burial and funeral expenses
- Loss of consortium for a spouse
- Loss of parental guidance for a child
The last thing a family wants to deal with after a fatal accident is an insurance company
that is only interested in protecting itself from liability. The Law Offices of Andrea L. Ware
will conduct a full investigation of the accident and collect all of the evidence needed to
preserve your right to compensation. We focus on your case so you can focus on your family’s needs in their most difficult time.
Bicycle Accident
Vehicle Accidents: Legal claims that arise from vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. Any individual who negligently operates a
motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed.
motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed.
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