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Justice That Understands Trauma.
At Sweeton Injury Law, we represent survivors of traumatic brain injury, sexual abuse and assault, and other catastrophic injuries through trauma-informed legal advocacy grounded in science, compassion, and results.
Where Compassion Meets Justice.
At Sweeton Injury Law, we believe that justice is not just about compensation. It’s about healing. We are a trauma-informed boutique law firm dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced life-altering events, such as brain injuries, accidents, assaults, and other traumatic incidents. Our mission is to provide compassionate, expert legal representation while empowering our clients to reclaim their lives.
Founded by Dr. Jennifer Sweeton, a Missouri-licensed attorney (Bar No. 78235), clinical and forensic psychologist, and neuroscientist, Sweeton Injury Law serves clients at the intersection of physical injury, psychological trauma, and the legal system. With a deep understanding of trauma, PTSD, and frequently co-occurring conditions such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), we approach every case with care, precision, and an unwavering commitment to securing meaningful outcomes. We recognize that the effects of trauma are not always visible, and we work to ensure that both the seen and unseen consequences of injury are fully understood and properly addressed.
Practice Areas
At Sweeton Injury Law, we do things differently. We’re not just another law firm juggling
hundreds of cases at a time. We are a trauma-informed boutique firm that prioritizes quality over quantity, ensuring every client receives the personalized attention they deserve. While Dr. Sweeton will serve as your main point of contact, we don’t work alone. We collaborate with some of the brightest minds in law, neuroscience, and trauma recovery to ensure every aspect of your case is handled with precision and care. Our areas of expertise include the following.
hundreds of cases at a time. We are a trauma-informed boutique firm that prioritizes quality over quantity, ensuring every client receives the personalized attention they deserve. While Dr. Sweeton will serve as your main point of contact, we don’t work alone. We collaborate with some of the brightest minds in law, neuroscience, and trauma recovery to ensure every aspect of your case is handled with precision and care. Our areas of expertise include the following.
Brain Injury & Concussion Litigation
Brain injuries are frequently misunderstood or minimized, especially when imaging appears normal. We represent individuals whose cognitive, emotional, and neurological functioning has been altered by concussion or traumatic brain injury and work to ensure those injuries are properly understood in litigation.
Sexual Assault & Abuse
Sexual assault cases often involve profound psychological harm and complex trauma responses. We represent survivors in civil litigation against individuals and institutions, bringing trauma science and psychological expertise to cases where memory, disclosure, and long-term impact are frequently misunderstood.
Serious Injury & Catastrophic Harm
We represent individuals whose lives have been altered by severe injury, including cases involving long-term disability, neurological injury, and complex damages requiring extensive medical and expert analysis.
Psychological Injury & PTSD
Serious trauma can cause life-altering psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder and related trauma conditions. These cases require careful understanding of trauma, memory, and mental health — areas where scientific expertise can make a critical difference.
Institutional Negligence
When organizations fail to protect the people in their care, the consequences can be devastating. We pursue civil cases involving institutional negligence, including schools, treatment facilities, employers, and other organizations that failed to prevent serious harm.
Advocacy for Mental Health Professionals
We represent psychologists, therapists, and other mental health professionals in matters involving legal risk, record requests, subpoenas, licensing issues, and other situations where clinical practice intersects with the legal system.
Why We’re Different
At Sweeton Injury Law, you’re never just another case number. While large firms handle hundreds of cases at once, we cap ours at just 25 to ensure every client gets the focused attention they deserve. You’ll receive regular updates every two weeks and clear communication throughout your case. No chasing your lawyer, no last-minute surprises, just dedicated advocacy that keeps you informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Collaborative Expertise
We integrate legal, psychological, and neuroscientific expertise with leading specialists to fortify your case.Selective Case Load
By limiting our caseload to 25, we focus deeply on each client and fight relentlessly for justice.Trauma-Informed Advocacy
We take a trauma-informed approach, prioritizing your well-being and making the process healing.Proactive Communication
At Sweeton Injury Law, we prioritize clear, consistent communication so you’re always informed and supported.
Excellence
Through Teamwork
Meet the dynamic individuals committed to achieving excellence, driving results, and exceeding expectations in all that we do.
Founder & Lead Attorney
Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is the founder of Sweeton Injury Law and a Missouri-admitted attorney who brings expertise in clinical and forensic psychology and neuroscience to the representation of clients with trauma, brain injury, and complex injury claims.
Paralegal
Kristin Coen is a paralegal at Sweeton Injury Law who brings over nine years of experience in healthcare and professional education, supporting clients and cases with exceptional organization, communication, and a calm, client-focused approach.
Exceptional legal service, exceeded expectations, highly recommend their expertise.
Working with Jurri and their team was a game-changer for our business. Their exceptional legal service exceeded our expectations in every aspect. We highly recommend their expertise to anyone seeking top-notch legal representation.
Trusted by
Many Clients
With our dedication, expertise, and personalized approach, we have earned their trust and delivered exceptional results time and again.
Excellence
Through Teamwork
Meet the dynamic individuals committed to achieving excellence, driving results, and exceeding expectations in all that we do.
Senior Attorney
John Smith
Dedicated legal expert ensuring client success with personalized legal strategies.
Associate Attorney
David Wilson
Legal advocate committed to delivering justice and favorable outcomes for clients.
Paralegal
Jessica Martinez
Providing valuable support to attorneys with legal research and documentation.
Legal Secretary
Samantha Lee
Efficiently managing office tasks and facilitating smooth workflow for legal team.
Compliance Officer
Daniel Watson
Ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks for clients with precision.
Monitoring
They Found Your Therapy Records. Now What?
The key to defeating this defense is demonstrating the difference between before and after, and that's where some attorneys fall short. Not because they're bad lawyers, but because they don't have the clinical training to interpret mental health records, understand diagnostic criteria, or explain the difference between a managed pre-existing condition and a new trauma-related injury. At Sweeton Injury Law, that's exactly what we do. I’ve spent many years as a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma. I know how to read those records, contextualize them, and turn them from the defense's weapon into your strongest evidence.
Brain Injury
The Neuroscience of Sexual Assault: Why Your Brain's Response to Trauma Is Evidence, Not Weakness
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, there is something I need you to understand before you read another word: your brain did exactly what it was supposed to do. The nightmares, the flashbacks, the way your body freezes when something reminds you of what happened. None of that is a sign that something is wrong with you. It is a sign that something was done to you, and your brain recorded every bit of it.
Brain Injury
When an Injury Turns Your Life Upside Down: How Sweeton Injury Law Fights for Justice and Healing
From your first free consultation through the resolution of your case, you’ll be treated with respect, transparency, and care. We explain your options in plain language, keep you informed at every stage, and build a strategy that reflects your goals and your reality, not a one-size-fits-all template.You should never feel like you’re chasing your lawyer or wondering whether your case matters. At Sweeton Injury Law, your case matters because you matter.
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