About Law Office of Randall M. Awad, APC — Personal Injury Sherman Oaks, California
The Law Office of Randall M. Awad, APC represents personal injury Sherman Oaks clients across accident, malpractice, employment, and business litigation matters in Los Angeles County. The firm’s practice categories span personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, employment law, and business litigation — providing clients with a multi-dimensional legal resource for harm that crosses traditional practice boundaries. Sherman Oaks sits at the center of the San Fernando Valley’s professional and commercial activity, generating the full spectrum of injury and employment claims that a multi-practice APC is structured to handle.
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Personal Injury Sherman Oaks — Practice Areas & Services
- Personal Injury: Auto accidents, premises liability, and general negligence claims throughout Los Angeles County.
- Medical Malpractice: Negligent treatment and birth injury claims against California-licensed providers requiring expert medical testimony.
- Wrongful Death: Claims in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of surviving family members when negligence causes a fatality.
- Employment Law: Discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims for workers in the Sherman Oaks market.
- Business Litigation: Commercial disputes, breach of contract, and business tort claims in California courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an APC (A Professional Corporation) in California law, and what does it mean for my personal injury case?
A Professional Corporation (APC) is a specific type of California corporation authorized under the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act for licensed professionals including attorneys. All shareholders must be licensed California lawyers. The APC structure does not affect how the firm handles your case — it is an organizational and liability-management form rather than a substantive legal distinction. California APCs are regulated by the State Bar and must maintain professional responsibility standards identical to those governing solo practitioners and partnerships.
When does a workplace injury become a medical malpractice claim in California?
If a company physician or occupational health provider negligently treats a workplace injury — misdiagnosing a fracture, prescribing a contraindicated medication, or performing unauthorized procedures — the employee may have both a workers’ compensation claim against the employer and a separate medical malpractice claim against the treating provider. The malpractice claim falls under MICRA’s special rules and requires expert testimony establishing the applicable standard of care. These cases are filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
What is the burden of proof in a California personal injury trial?
California personal injury plaintiffs must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence — meaning it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the defendant’s negligence caused the plaintiff’s injury. This is a lower standard than the criminal beyond-a-reasonable-doubt threshold. Los Angeles Superior Court juries apply this preponderance standard to all personal injury cases, including auto accidents, slip and fall claims, and medical malpractice.
Quick Facts: Personal Injury in Sherman Oaks, California
- California Traffic Fatalities (2023): 4,061 statewide — California Office of Traffic Safety
- LA County Traffic Injuries (2022): 58,147 persons killed or injured — CA Office of Traffic Safety
- CA Burden of Proof: Preponderance of evidence (>50%) in personal injury trials — California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI)
