Practices

Sedgwick has handled thousands of catastrophic and intentional tort cases involving allegations of extensive property damage, serious personal injury, purposeful infliction of injury and wrongful death. We are the “go to” defense firm for clients facing high-risk and potentially controversial claims. 

Sedgwick has handled thousands of catastrophic and intentional tort cases involving allegations of extensive property damage, serious personal injury, purposeful infliction of injury and wrongful death. We are the “go to” defense firm for clients facing high-risk and potentially controversial claims. 

We regularly represent national and international entities in these types of matters and our reputation for favorable outcomes is reflected by the long list of clients we serve in this capacity. Our clients include corporations, real estate developers, property management companies, national non-profit membership organizations, insurance companies, government agencies, contractors, small businesses and individuals.

Intentional Torts

Our attorneys have handled numerous matters involving physical assault, representing business owners and managers as well as homeowners in actions involving fist fights, shootings and other allegations. Causes of action in these cases have included assault and battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. We defend the largest youth organization in the United States in all its problem tort and special risk matters, including cases involving allegations of sexual abuse and molestation. Our attorneys represent a California archdiocese in the ongoing sexual abuse litigation. We also defend and prosecute defamation cases involving libel and slander.

Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death

We represent a wide range of clients in matters involving personal injury to employees, customers, visitors and other individuals. Injuries in these cases range from minor sprains to severe burns with substantial scarring, and brain damage resulting in permanent functional disability and death. We have defended transportation companies in cases involving multiple-vehicle highway accidents and defended property owners in multi-party gas explosion cases involving public utilities. Our attorneys draw on the substantial expertise of the physicians and other healthcare professionals who consult with the firm's healthcare and products liability practices.

Premises Liability

Sedgwick represents many local and national property owners and managers in premises liability and negligence claims based on allegations of inadequate security and involving injuries suffered in common areas, elevators, lessee space and other areas. We also represent residential landlords in cases involving injuries suffered by tenants and guests on premises, including carbon monoxide and lead-based paint liability claims.

Commercial / Property Damage Claims

Our attorneys have vast experience representing commercial landowners and their insurance companies concerning property damage claims including fire damage, as well as catastrophic water damage to retail spaces, inventory and warehouses.

Sedgwick has handled thousands of catastrophic and intentional tort cases involving allegations of extensive property damage, serious personal injury, purposeful infliction of injury and wrongful death. We are the “go to” defense firm for clients facing high-risk and potentially controversial claims. 

We regularly represent national and international entities in these types of matters and our reputation for favorable outcomes is reflected by the long list of clients we serve in this capacity. Our clients include corporations, real estate developers, property management companies, national non-profit membership organizations, insurance companies, government agencies, contractors, small businesses and individuals.

Intentional Torts

Our attorneys have handled numerous matters involving physical assault, representing business owners and managers as well as homeowners in actions involving fist fights, shootings and other allegations. Causes of action in these cases have included assault and battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. We defend the largest youth organization in the United States in all its problem tort and special risk matters, including cases involving allegations of sexual abuse and molestation. Our attorneys represent a California archdiocese in the ongoing sexual abuse litigation. We also defend and prosecute defamation cases involving libel and slander.

Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death

We represent a wide range of clients in matters involving personal injury to employees, customers, visitors and other individuals. Injuries in these cases range from minor sprains to severe burns with substantial scarring, and brain damage resulting in permanent functional disability and death. We have defended transportation companies in cases involving multiple-vehicle highway accidents and defended property owners in multi-party gas explosion cases involving public utilities. Our attorneys draw on the substantial expertise of the physicians and other healthcare professionals who consult with the firm's healthcare and products liability practices.

Premises Liability

Sedgwick represents many local and national property owners and managers in premises liability and negligence claims based on allegations of inadequate security and involving injuries suffered in common areas, elevators, lessee space and other areas. We also represent residential landlords in cases involving injuries suffered by tenants and guests on premises, including carbon monoxide and lead-based paint liability claims.

Commercial / Property Damage Claims

Our attorneys have vast experience representing commercial landowners and their insurance companies concerning property damage claims including fire damage, as well as catastrophic water damage to retail spaces, inventory and warehouses.