San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer
San Diego personal injury lawyer for auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, rideshare, and catastrophic injury claims. No fee unless we win. (818) 514-7680.
California Personal Injury Legal Services
No-fee-unless-we-win personal injury representation across California. We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
California Personal Injury Law
California follows pure comparative negligence (Civil Code). Two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, three years for property damage. We fight insurance companies to maximize your compensation.
Free case evaluation: (818) 514-7680.
Fees, Costs and Case Results
Where representation is offered on a contingency basis there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and the firm advances case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses and medical records — which are then repaid out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.
Where this site refers to a verdict, settlement or court order, that result was dependent on the facts of that case, and results will differ if based on different facts. Past results do not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other matter, and no particular outcome is promised or guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in San Diego?
- California's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. If your claim is against a government entity — for example, the City of San Diego, the County of San Diego, Caltrans, or a public transit agency — you must first file an administrative government claim within six months under Government Code § 911.2 before you can sue. Because the government-claim window is short and strict, it is important to consult a San Diego personal injury lawyer promptly after an accident.
- What types of personal injury cases do you handle in San Diego?
- We handle the full range of San Diego personal injury matters: car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents; slip-and-fall and premises liability; dog bites; catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and burns; and wrongful death. We represent injured people throughout San Diego County, including Downtown San Diego, La Jolla, Chula Vista, Oceanside, El Cajon, Escondido, and the North County and South Bay communities.
- How much does a San Diego personal injury lawyer cost?
- We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means you pay nothing upfront and no attorney's fee unless we win. We advance the costs of investigation, accident reconstruction, medical records, and expert witnesses, and recover our fee only from the settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is always free and confidential, so a serious injury does not have to mean out-of-pocket legal costs while you focus on recovery.
- What is my San Diego injury case worth?
- Case value depends on the severity of your injuries, the cost of your past and future medical care, your lost wages and earning capacity, the strength of the liability evidence, and the available insurance. California allows recovery of both economic damages (medical bills, lost income, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life under CACI No. 3905A). Catastrophic cases can involve lifelong care documented through a life-care plan. We build each case to document its full value rather than accept a quick, low offer.
- What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
- You can still recover. California follows pure comparative negligence under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804, which reduces your recovery by your percentage of fault but does not bar it, even if you were mostly responsible. For example, if your damages are $200,000 and you are found 25% at fault, you can still recover $150,000. Insurers often exaggerate a victim's share of fault to cut payouts, so it is important to have a lawyer protect your percentage with evidence.
- Which courts handle San Diego personal injury cases?
- Most San Diego personal injury lawsuits are filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. Civil cases in the central region are typically heard at the San Diego Central Courthouse in Downtown San Diego, with additional branches serving the North County, East County, and South Bay regions. We are familiar with local court procedures and use them to move your case efficiently toward a fair resolution.
- What should I do after an accident in San Diego?
- Get medical attention promptly, even if you feel fine, because some injuries appear later. Call the police or California Highway Patrol so there is an official report, photograph the scene, the vehicles, and your injuries, and collect the contact and insurance information of everyone involved and any witnesses. Do not give a recorded statement to the at-fault insurer or accept a quick settlement before speaking with a lawyer. Then contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer to preserve evidence and protect your deadlines.
- My loved one died in a San Diego accident — can our family bring a claim?
- Yes. California's wrongful death statute (Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60) allows surviving spouses, domestic partners, children, and certain dependents to recover for their losses when a death is caused by another party's negligence, and a survival action can recover the decedent's own pre-death damages. We handle these cases with care while pursuing full accountability from every responsible party.
Contact Trembach Law Firm
Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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