Personal Injury Experience You Can Depend On, Results You Can Trust

Encino Personal Injury Attorneys for Your Recovery

Trial-Tested Attorneys Fighting for San Fernando Valley Injury Victims Since 2008

If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and reduced future earning capacity. At Williams And Seemen, A Professional Law Corporation, we represent personal injury clients throughout Encino and the San Fernando Valley, working to pursue compensation for what the accident took from you.

Both founding attorneys, Antoine D. Williams and Bart A. Seemen, began their legal careers as trial attorneys for Los Angeles County in 2008. That background means we approach every case prepared to litigate, not just settle, and insurers know it. We offer free consultations to evaluate your situation, understand your goals, and map out a strategy built around your specific case.

(818) 536-7776 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today.

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Personal Injury

Our Practice Areas

What a Personal Injury Settlement Can Recover for You

In most personal injury cases, the plaintiff seeks financial compensation from the defendant for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income, and potentially lost future income if the injury affected the ability to work. The court may award the full amount requested or a lesser amount. Because so much rides on that decision, the defendant’s attorney and insurer will work to have the case dismissed or to minimize your recovery. That’s why having a legal team that prepares thoroughly and pushes back is essential.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

If an event that wasn’t your fault caused you to lose income, incur significant medical bills, or suffer serious pain, there’s a good chance you may have a viable personal injury claim. Common scenarios include injuries from a defective product, a collision caused by another driver’s negligence, or a premises liability incident where a property owner failed to warn of a known hazard.

Williams and Seemen handles cases involving:

Filing a Claim in Encino & the San Fernando Valley

The US-101 Ventura Freeway and I-405 interchange cut through Encino, and heavy commercial traffic along Ventura Boulevard creates concentrated accident risk for local residents every day. Personal injury claims filed by San Fernando Valley residents are typically heard in the Los Angeles County Superior Court system, with the Van Nuys Courthouse handling civil matters for the Valley. California’s two-year statute of limitations means you must act within two years of the accident date to preserve your right to recover. Claims involving government entities carry a six-month deadline to file a notice of claim, so timing matters.

We also recognize that the San Fernando Valley is one of the most linguistically diverse communities in Los Angeles. Our firm provides service in Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog, Korean, and Armenian, so language doesn’t have to be a barrier to seeking the representation you need. And if a workplace injury or income loss intersects with your accident claim, our employment law background means we can address both sides of the financial picture.

Call (818) 536-7776 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and talk through your options.

California Personal Injury Law: What Your Case Must Establish

Every personal injury claim rests on four elements of negligence. The at-fault party must have owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and directly caused your injury, which must have produced actual damages. If any element is missing, the claim fails, which is why defense attorneys focus early on undermining causation or disputing whether a duty existed in the first place.

California applies a pure comparative negligence standard, meaning you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility, but it isn’t eliminated. A driver who was 30% at fault in a collision can still recover 70% of their damages. Understanding this standard matters when insurers try to assign you blame to reduce what they may owe.

Recoverable damages in a California personal injury case generally fall into two categories:

Economic damages: Medical bills, future medical costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property damage
Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive damages aren’t standard but may be available in cases involving especially egregious conduct by the defendant.

What Working with Williams And Seemen, A Professional Law Corporation Looks Like

Your free consultation is a working meeting. Our attorneys review the facts of your case, evaluate the strength of your claims, and discuss your goals before any commitment is made. We represent personal injury clients on a contingency fee basis, so there’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

From there, we prepare methodically. Insurance adjusters are trained to obtain recorded statements that can be used to minimize or deny your claim. We guide clients away from that exposure and handle adjuster contact directly. Most cases resolve through settlement, but we prepare every case as though it will go to trial. That preparation can support stronger outcomes at the negotiating table, and throughout the process, you’ll work with attorneys who know your case and can answer your questions directly.

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Our Recent Wins

Justice Fought, Justice Won.

$1.5 Million Gender discrimination settlement offer
$1.5 Million Police misconduct
$1.1 Million Rideshare automobile accident
$750,000 Automobile v. police car
$650,000 Slip and fall
$500,000 Rideshare automobile accident

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Why Encino Injury Victims Choose Williams And Seemen, A Professional Law Corporation

Our attorneys carry a combined 25-plus years of experience across personal injury and employment law. Antoine D. Williams and Bart A. Seemen both hold Super Lawyers designation, with Rising Stars recognition earlier in their careers, and are recognized by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. That recognition reflects a standard of preparation built across thousands of cases.

Notable Case Results

Past results include a $1.1 million rideshare accident settlement, a $650,000 slip and fall recovery, and a $500,000 rideshare accident settlement, among others. These outcomes illustrate the kinds of results diligent preparation and experienced negotiation can help pursue. Every case is different and no result is guaranteed, but our approach doesn’t change based on case size.

A Team That Stays with You

Clients regularly describe us as responsive, thorough, and genuinely invested in their experience. We stay involved throughout the process, not just at intake. If you were hurt in an accident in Encino or anywhere in the San Fernando Valley, we want to hear what happened.

Call (818) 536-7776 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with an accident lawyer in Encino.

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See What Our Clients Are Saying

"Mr. Seemen was very professional, knowledgeable, available to contact, and took the worry and stress out of the situation."
I had a very positive outcome and was very happy with the way that Mr. Seemen represented me in court and spoke on my behalf.

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"If I could, I would give 11 stars here!"
We had some enormous odds to overcome yet he found creative solutions and was there for me every step of the way. He made a mountain of trouble into a molehill at the end of the day.

- Former Client
"Intelligent, skilled and experienced. I cannot say enough."
He is an amazing trial attorney and treats his clients with respect giving them the best defense possible

- S. Megerditchian (Criminal Defense Attorney)
"I have seen Mr. Williams work wonders on cases, as he seemingly always obtains results I didn’t think were possible."
I’ve had so much faith in his ability that I have referred close friends and family to seek his counsel.

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"Possesses both natural talent and a wealth of knowledge"
An exceptional choice as a legal representative. His reputation as a skilled advocate is well-deserved.

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He has an impressive command of the courtroom. Mr. Williams is respected by both Prosecutors and Judges.

- J. Tooson (Criminal Defense Attorney)
"e is honest, trusting, caring and battles for his clients in a passionate way."
Having known Mr. Williams for nearly a decade, both personally and professionally, I can endorse and recommend him as an attorney at the highest level.

- R. Ohanian (Personal Injury Attorney)
"He gave me a fresh start!"
I highly recommend this firm for all your legal concerns. His representation saved my name, my future endeavors, and greatly reduced my financial burden.

- Former Client – S.A. Morris

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A fearless, competitive approach to winning cases. We don’t back down—we fight for the best possible outcome.

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