When something goes wrong at work or in everyday life, most people ask the same quiet question: “Is this the kind of problem a lawyer handles?” Our Overview of Services video answers that question in under a minute, in plain language, straight from our team at Sedey Harper Westhoff.
The video walks through the real-world situations we see every day and ends with a simple invitation: if you face something similar, you can reach out. Before you watch, we want to share how this short clip reflects who we are and how we work for individuals in Missouri and beyond.
What you will hear in the video
In the video, we talk directly about the kinds of cases we handle, using everyday examples instead of legal jargon. One of the clearest moments comes right at the start:
“At Sedey, Harper, Westhoff we handle personal injury cases, which include auto accident cases, premises cases where you might have a fall or somebody who trips or encounters a defective condition in a property.”
That short line covers a lot. It tells you that when a crash, a fall, or a dangerous condition on someone else’s property turns your life upside down, our firm can step in on your side. We also explain that we take on product liability matters and assaults, including sexual assault and other forms of violence. You do not need to label what happened to you. If you recognize your situation in that list, we want you to know you can talk with us.
How we describe our employment law work
The video then shifts from physical injuries to problems at work. You will hear:
“We also handle employment cases in the employment sphere. We handle cases involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination of all types and harassment of all types. That typically includes being discharged from your job.”
We chose these words carefully. Many people do not know if a firing or a pattern of unfair treatment counts as discrimination, harassment, or a wrongful termination. By naming these issues directly, we aim to make it easier for workers to see that they can ask questions and learn their options when a job loss or hostile work environment does not feel right.
The line that captures what we stand for
The most memorable line in the video comes at the end:
“If you have a problem like that, pick up the phone, send us an email. Send us a text. We’re here to help.”
That sentence reflects how we approach every person who contacts Sedey Harper Westhoff. We represent individuals, not employers, insurers, or corporations. We want you to reach out in the way that feels most comfortable, whether that means a call, a quick email, or a text message. Our team then uses more than 40 years of focused legal experience in employment and personal injury law to walk you through your options and help you decide what comes next.
Why this short video matters right now
Workplaces and public spaces feel more complex than ever. People face serious car crashes, unsafe conditions in stores or on job sites, dangerous products, and acts of violence. At the same time, workers still deal with harassment, discrimination, and sudden job loss. Many of them are unsure whether to involve a lawyer at all.
Our Overview of Services video addresses that hesitation. By using straightforward examples and direct language, it shows that you do not have to have the “right” legal terms before you ask for guidance. If you know you were hurt or treated unfairly, and you hear your situation reflected in the video, that is enough reason to start a conversation with our firm.
The video also mirrors the values that drive our broader work:
- Clarity for real people: We describe legal problems the way clients describe them, not in technical shorthand.
- Wide coverage for individuals: We focus our practice on helping people in two key areas of life: their health and safety, and their jobs.
- Direct access and communication: The invitation to call, email, or text reflects our commitment to open, responsive communication throughout a case.
What to listen for when you watch
As you watch the video, listen for the moments that sound familiar. You may recognize:
- A car accident that left you or a family member with lasting injuries.
- A fall or trip on someone else’s property because something was broken, wet, or poorly maintained.
- An assault, sexual or otherwise, that took place in a setting where you expected safety.
- A firing that followed a complaint, a medical leave, a pregnancy, or other protected activity.
- Ongoing sexual harassment, slurs, or unequal treatment at work that made it hard or impossible to stay in your job.
The video does not cover every possible detail we consider when we review a potential claim. Instead, it shows the range of problems we look at every day and how we talk about them with clients. When you hear us describe these situations on camera, you can get a sense of how we explain options, answer questions, and guide people through what often feels like the most stressful chapter of their lives.
How this connects to our work beyond the video
What you see in the video aligns with the broader story of Sedey Harper Westhoff. For decades, our attorneys have focused on representing individuals in employment and personal injury matters. That includes cases involving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, harassment, workplace contract disputes, car crashes, construction site incidents, and other serious injuries.
Over those years, our team has taken on hundreds of cases in state and federal courts, and members of our firm have appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court in matters that helped shape employment law for workers across the country. Our attorneys have secured multi-million dollar verdicts and judgments, such as a $3.5 million whistleblower verdict and a $2.7 million harassment judgment, and several of our lawyers have received recognition from publications like U.S. News & World Report, Lawdragon, and Best Lawyers.
We share this background not to focus on numbers or headlines, but to explain the foundation underneath the simple statements in the video. When we say, “We’re here to help,” that promise rests on decades of focused work advocating for people against employers, corporations, and insurers.
Where you go from here
Start with the video. Hear how we talk about injuries, unsafe conditions, assaults, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Notice whether any part of your own experience lines up with the examples you hear.
If it does, you do not need to sort out the legal finer points on your own. You can contact Sedey Harper Westhoff by phone at (314) 819-0963, by email, or by text to request a free initial consultation. During that conversation, we listen to your story, explain possible paths forward, and offer guidance tailored to your situation.
Our role is to stand with individuals and families when they face harm at work or in daily life. The Overview of Services video gives you a brief look at what that commitment sounds like. We invite you to watch it, think about your own circumstances, and reach out if you want to talk about what comes next.