San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer

If you've suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, you need strong legal representation to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve. Walton Law, APC, has the knowledge and resources to handle your case effectively while you focus on recovery.

Call (858) 384-3320 today to schedule a free case evaluation with an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer who will thoroughly and compassionately review your situation before providing clear guidance on your legal options for compensation.

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San Diego Personal Injury Guide:

Why Choose a San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer at Walton Law?

Walton Law, A.P.C. Team

Our attorneys have secured millions in compensation for San Diego personal injury victims injured in car accidents, truck collisions, slip and fall incidents, and more.

We secure successful settlements through strategic negotiation and aggressive courtroom advocacy when fair settlements aren't offered.

While our past results do not guarantee future outcomes and the results achieved in any case depend on factors unique to that case, they do show how hard we fight for our clients. Let us put that same effort into your case.

We understand the financial challenges accident victims face following injuries due to another person’s negligence and fight for your right to full compensation.

Free Consultations

We provide free initial consultations to help you understand your rights and explore your legal options without the obligation to retain services or incur upfront costs. Your journey toward justice starts with a simple call, giving you clarity and peace of mind. During this consultation, we’ll listen carefully, answer your questions, and outline the steps to pursue compensation for the full value of your claim.

Contingency Fee Arrangements

At Walton Law, APC, we are results-oriented lawyers who work hard to ensure our clients receive their entitled compensation. We have the resources to see cases all the way through trial on a contingency fee basis. In other words, we will not recover our attorneys' fees or costs unless we secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf. You can pursue justice without financial stress, focusing entirely on your recovery while our team manages every aspect of your legal case.

Comprehensive Case Investigations

We approach each case with meticulous attention to detail, carefully examining every piece of relevant evidence. Our team is committed to building a strong and well-supported claim from the very beginning. Our comprehensive investigation process includes the following steps:

  • Gathering and preserving all relevant evidence
  • Interviewing witnesses while memories are fresh
  • Reconstructing accident scenes when necessary
  • Establishing negligence and liability
  • Reviewing police reports and other official documentation
  • Analyzing applicable laws and precedents that may affect your case
  • Consulting with medical professionals to understand the full extent of your injuries

The strength of your claim typically hinges on the quality of the evidence and the clarity with which it is presented to insurers or in court. Our team leverages extensive investigative resources and legal experience to craft persuasive cases tailored to each client’s circumstances. By strategically organizing and presenting your evidence, we help ensure your story is heard and your losses fully understood.

Call (858) 384-3320 for your free consultation with a San Diego personal injury lawyer at Walton Law, APC. Our office is conveniently located on the first floor of The High Bluff-Del Mar Office Building:

Walton Law, APC

12555 High Bluff Dr #333,

San Diego, CA 92130

Compensation for a San Diego Personal Injury Claim

Candace T. Lam

When you suffer injuries because of another's negligence, California law allows you to seek compensatory damages designed to make you whole again financially and address your losses. Compensatory damages represent the financial solution to both the tangible costs and intangible impacts that result from your injury. These damages are calculated based on your specific circumstances, including the severity of your injuries, their impact on your life, and their expected duration.

Economic Damages

Economic damages cover the measurable financial losses you experience as a direct result of your injury. You can document these concrete costs with bills, receipts, pay stubs, and other financial records. Examples of economic damages that can be recovered in a San Diego personal injury accident are as follows:

  • Medical Expenses: Medical expenses include costs for immediate treatments like emergency services, surgery, and hospital stays. They also include follow-up care such as doctor visits, medications, medical equipment, and diagnostic testing.
  • Rehabilitation Costs: Rehabilitation costs cover therapies needed to recover function, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. These expenses may continue for months or years, depending on the severity of the injuries.
  • Property Damages: Property damages compensate for the repair or replacement of vehicles and personal items damaged in the accident. The compensation should reflect the actual cost of repairs or the fair market value of the property if it cannot be repaired.
  • Lost Earnings: Lost earnings cover all income that would have been earned had the injury not occurred, including regular income, overtime, tips, and commissions. Documentation of past earnings through pay stubs, tax returns, and employer statements helps establish the amount of lost income.
  • Diminished Earning Capacity: Diminished earning capacity addresses the reduction in the ability to earn money in the future due to injuries that prevent returning to previous employment. This category includes lost opportunities for career advancement, reduced retirement contributions, and loss of employer-provided healthcare benefits.
  • Home Modification Expenses: Home modification expenses include changes needed to accommodate physical limitations resulting from injuries, such as wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, or bathroom renovations. These modifications allow injured individuals to live independently despite new physical limitations.
  • In-Home Care Services: In-home care services provide assistance with daily living activities that the injured person can no longer perform independently. These services may include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medical monitoring by nurses or care attendants.
  • Transportation Costs: Transportation costs cover alternative transportation needed when the injured person cannot drive, including rideshare services, taxis, and rental vehicles. These expenses include transportation to and from medical appointments, therapies, and other injury-related travel.

The full scope of economic damages may not be immediately visible, so our attorneys thoroughly evaluate both present and projected future financial impacts. When needed, we collaborate with economic experts to estimate as precisely as possible the long-term costs associated with serious injuries. This ensures that your claim reflects the true financial burden of your injury, helping secure the full compensation you deserve.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages address the subjective, non-monetary losses that significantly impact your quality of life after an injury. These personal losses are harder to quantify but are equally important compensation components. They recognize an injury's physical, mental, and emotional toll on your daily experiences and relationships. Examples of non-economic damages that our team assesses include:

  • Pain and Suffering: Physical pain ranges from acute injuries to chronic conditions that persist long after the accident. The suffering extends beyond physical sensations to include sleeplessness, frustration, and the mental strain of enduring persistent discomfort.
  • Psychological Trauma: Mental health impacts may include anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. These conditions often require professional treatment and can interfere with work, relationships, and daily functioning.
  • Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Injuries can prevent participation in previously enjoyed activities like sports, hobbies, or playing with children. This loss affects overall happiness and can lead to social isolation when someone can no longer engage in meaningful activities.
  • Disfigurement and Scarring: Visible injuries can cause permanent changes to appearance that affect self-image and confidence. These physical markers can lead to unwanted attention, embarrassment, and emotional distress in social situations.
  • Permanent Impairment or Disability: Lasting limitations may prevent returning to previous employment or require lifelong accommodations. These impairments often necessitate adjustments to living arrangements and create ongoing challenges in completing everyday tasks.
  • Loss of Consortium: Relationships with spouses and family members can deteriorate when injuries limit intimacy and shared activities. The caregiver burden on family members can further strain relationships as roles within the household change.

Documenting your pain and suffering in a daily journal can be a powerful tool in supporting your claim for non-economic damages. Consistently recording your physical symptoms, emotional struggles, and limitations in daily life helps create a clear picture of how the injury has affected you. While putting a dollar value on these experiences presents challenges, our lawyers have extensive experience valuing non-economic damages. We effectively communicate the full impact of these losses to insurance companies and juries.

Types of Personal Injury Accidents Walton Law Represents

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At Walton Law, APC, our San Diego personal injury lawyers have extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of personal injury accidents. We are committed to delivering skilled, compassionate advocacy tailored to the unique circumstances of each case. Here are some of the types of personal injury accidents we handle:

Our experience across this diverse range of case types allows us to identify the key legal issues in your situation quickly. We understand the unique factors influencing each accident case, from commercial trucking regulations to premises liability laws. This insight enables us to develop focused legal strategies that maximize your chances of a successful outcome.

Common Injuries in Personal Injury Accidents

Personal injury accidents can result in a wide range of physical and psychological harm, requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. The severity and nature of injuries vary greatly depending on the type of accident, with some leading to lifelong impairments. Common injuries that personal injury victims sustain and recover compensation for include the following:

Recovery from these injuries often involves multiple healthcare specialists and can take months or years, significantly impacting an individual's quality of life. Understanding the full extent of injuries is essential for proper compensation that addresses immediate and long-term healthcare and basic care needs.

Our San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers Fight for Fair Compensation

Christopher C. Walton

Insurance companies employ teams of adjusters and attorneys who minimize the amount paid on claims, often at the expense of personal injury victims. We counterbalance this advantage by bringing our legal knowledge, negotiation skills, and commitment to our clients’ legal needs and rights. Here are some common insurance tactics we protect our clients against:

  • Delayed Response: Insurance companies often stretch out claims processing to wear down claimants and pressure them into accepting less money. These tactics can leave injured people struggling financially while medical bills pile up.
  • Lowball Offers: Initial settlement offers typically fall far below the true value of a claim, hoping claimants will accept quick cash rather than fight for fair compensation. These offers rarely account for long-term costs or non-economic damages.
  • Disputed Liability: Under California’s pure comparative negligence laws, Insurers frequently attempt to shift blame to the injured party, even when evidence clearly shows their insured was at fault. Insurance companies often try to inflate a victim's fault to reduce or eliminate payouts by claiming shared responsibility.
  • Medical Record Mining: Claims adjusters thoroughly search medical histories, looking for pre-existing conditions they can blame for current injuries. This tactic attempts to minimize the insurer's responsibility for accident-related medical expenses.
  • Recorded Statements: Insurance representatives push for immediate recorded statements, hoping injured parties will say something that undermines their claim. These recordings can be selectively interpreted to devalue legitimate claims.
  • Quick Settlement Pressure: Adjusters often rush victims to settle before they understand the full extent of their injuries or seek legal advice. These premature settlements typically leave injured people without recourse when complications develop later.
  • Independent Medical Examinations: Insurer-chosen doctors frequently minimize injuries or attribute them to causes other than the accident. These examinations rarely favor the claimant as the doctors have ongoing relationships with insurance companies.
  • Social Media Surveillance: Claims investigators monitor claimants' social media accounts, looking for posts that contradict injury claims. These out-of-context images or statements can be used to suggest the injured person is exaggerating.

Our proven track record in the courtroom and extensive trial experience makes it clear to opposing counsel that we won’t hesitate to take your case to trial if a fair settlement isn’t offered. We are fully prepared to fight for the full value of your losses through litigation when necessary.

Consult an Experienced San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer Now

Every day that passes after an accident can make it more difficult to collect evidence and build a strong case. The California statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit is two years from the accident date. Our team is ready to begin working on your behalf immediately after you contact us.

Call (858) 384-3320 now to speak with an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your case and explain your options clearly.

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