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Recovery for a pedestrian who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a vehicle.
Personal Injury
San Diego, CA Personal Injury Lawyers
Were you injured in a San Diego accident that wasn’t your fault? Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — helps San Diegans pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your San Diego Personal Injury Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has recovered billions for clients across California. Our legal professionals investigate how your accident happened, preserve evidence, handle every conversation with the insurance companies, and build your case for maximum recovery. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Our team reviews a broad range of San Diego injury matters caused by someone else's negligence. These commonly include car, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare accidents (Uber and Lyft), pedestrian and bicycle collisions, premises liability claims, product liability claims, third-party workplace injury claims, and catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. A legal professional can review your situation during a free case review.
Most serious San Diego injuries trace back to preventable negligence on busy roads and crowded properties. We frequently see freeway crashes on Interstate 5, 8, and 15; pedestrian injuries near entertainment districts, hotels, and waterfront destinations; bicycle and scooter collisions on coastal routes and urban corridors; and premises incidents at resorts, restaurants, and retail properties. Establishing who was at fault is central to your claim.
Protect your health and your claim by gathering key information as soon as possible. Get medical care and keep your records and follow-up details; take photos or video of the vehicles, hazards, and surrounding area; collect witness contact information and any incident or police reports; and note the insurance details for everyone involved. Then speak with a legal professional before giving a recorded statement to any insurer.
Most claims move through two phases. First is an investigation and claim-presentation phase, where your attorney gathers evidence and negotiates with the insurers. If a fair resolution isn't reached, the case may proceed to a lawsuit with discovery, depositions, motions, and settlement conferences. San Diego County Superior Court generally handles these matters, and Interstate 5, 8, and 15 crashes often involve local law enforcement or California Highway Patrol records.
In most California personal injury cases you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Claims against a government or public entity have much shorter deadlines — generally a six-month window to file an administrative claim under the California Government Claims Act (Government Code §911.2). Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our San Diego Personal Injury Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.Partner$28.5M
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Claim in San Diego?
Three factors generally determine whether you have a valid personal injury claim — fault, damages, and proof. Fault means someone else's negligence caused your accident. Damages are your losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Proof includes photos, incident or police reports, medical records, and witness statements. California's statute of limitations applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case review with a legal professional.
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#1 Truck v. Pedestrian Accident Settlement
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#1 Multi-Vehicle Accident Settlement
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#1 Equipment Malfunction Settlement
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#1 Car v. Stationary Object Collision Settlement
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#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
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#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
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#1 Negligent Security Settlement
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#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
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#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
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#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
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#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
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#1 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
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#1 Meal & Rest Breaks Settlement
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*#1 settlements in California have been awarded by TopVerdict.com. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
San Diego Personal Injury FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
San Diego's I-5, I-8, and I-15, along with heavy border-region freight traffic, contribute to collisions across the county. Many serious crashes trace back to preventable negligence such as speeding, distraction, or unsafe commercial driving.
Personal injury lawsuits arising in San Diego are generally filed in the San Diego County Superior Court. Freeway collisions often involve California Highway Patrol reports as part of the investigation.
In California you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Deadlines are shorter when a public entity is involved, and certain exceptions apply, so confirm yours promptly.
Punitive damages go beyond compensating your losses and are meant to punish especially wrongful conduct. In California they may be awarded only when clear and convincing evidence shows the defendant acted with malice, oppression, or fraud. Learn more about contingency fees. If your issue is a workplace dispute rather than an injury, our San Diego employment lawyers can help.