San Diego Personal Injury Attorneys Since 1992

Since opening our law firm in 1992, our personal injury lawyers have remained committed to helping injured clients recover the full compensation they deserve. 

In successfully advocating for injured victims, members of our team have been recognized in the following ways: 

• SuperLawyers
• AV Rated from Martindale Hubbel 
• America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys

Additionally, our founding attorney has extensive experience working as an insurance defense attorney. In that role, he learned a great deal and has used this knowledge to significantly benefit clients who were injured in car accidents. This inside knowledge allows our team to be well-equipped to fight for you against insurance companies who seek to undervalue your claim. 

If you were injured by someone else’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing in San Diego, CA, our award-winning team is prepared to fight for you. 

When you choose to hire our personal injury attorneys, you can expect us to do the following: 

• Thoroughly investigate your claim 
• Identify who may be responsible for your injuries 
• Discuss the applicable law and your legal options 
• Gather and analyze relevant evidence to strengthen your claim
• Assess the extent of your damages
• Work with experts 
• Combat claims that you were at fault 
• Comply with applicable deadlines
• Handle communications with insurance companies
• Negotiate for a fair settlement agreement 
• Represent you at trial when needed

We approach each case with compassion and the pursuit of justice in mind. Contact Pines Salomon Injury Lawyers, LLP to learn more about how we can help with your case. 

If you were injured because of someone else’s actions or inaction, you may have a personal injury case. While most personal injury cases arise out of negligence, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and slip and falls, it is also possible that your injuries are a result of intentional misconduct like assault and battery. Regardless of whether your accident resulted from purposeful conduct or carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm you’ve endured.

The first and most unfortunate event to set the claims process in motion is an injury to an innocent victim, whether it happened to you or a loved one. The injury is caused by an at-fault party, whether it is an individual, corporation, or government entity. Although injuries can happen in many circumstances, the most common occur in vehicle accidents and can include:

• Motorcycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• DUI Accidents
• Uber, Lyft, Ride-Sharing Accidents

Sometimes injuries can occur due to dog bites, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, or other catastrophic events. No matter how the injury occurs, there must be an at-fault party for your claim to be valid, whether they were directly at-fault or a contributor to your injury.

Usually, the claim is filed against the insurance company, or sometimes, directly against the responsible party.

Most personal injury lawyers in San Diego, CA, work on a contingency fee basis. This fee arrangement allows you to retain legal representation without having to face the financial risk of paying upfront. Instead, you are only required to pay your attorney’s fees if they win your case through a settlement or trial verdict. If you lose your case, you are not responsible for paying your attorney’s fees. 

If your case is won, your attorney will receive an agreed-upon percentage of your overall compensation. 

Contact our law office to learn more about our contingency fee arrangements for personal injury cases. 

While each personal injury case is different, the value of most cases depends on the following crucial factors: 

• The severity of your injuries 
• The type of accident that caused your injury 
• The medical treatment required to treat your injuries
• The strength of the evidence supporting your claim 
• Applicable insurance policy limits 
• Whether you suffer a permanent disability 
• Time missed from work 
• Whether you are able to return to work 
• Whether you are partly to blame for your injuries 
• How the injury impacts your overall quality of life 

Our seasoned legal team can evaluate your claim and fight for the full compensation you deserve. 

San Diego accident victims are often able to recover economic damages for financial losses and non-economic damages for emotional suffering.

Economic damages may include: 

• Medical bills 
• Property damage 
• Lost wages
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Reduced earning capacity 
• Physical therapy 
• Rehabilitation 

Non-economic damages include: 

• Emotional distress
• Mental anguish 
• Pain and suffering 
• PTSD
• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• Loss of consortium 
• Diminished quality of life 
• Disfigurement and scarring 

Punitive damages may also be awarded at trial in cases involving oppression, fraud, or malice. These damages are rarely awarded and are used to punish defendants. 

A skilled personal injury attorney can assess the extent of your damages and pursue any available compensation. 

Most personal injuries occur as a result of negligence. This means that you typically must prove that the at-fault party acted negligently in order to recover compensation. 

You must establish the following elements by a preponderance of the evidence: 

• A duty of care is owed
• The duty of care was breached 
• The breach of duty caused your injuries 
• You suffered damages 

The following evidence is often used to prove negligence: 

• Medical records 
• Medical bills 
• Accident reports 
• Surveillance footage 
• Photos 
• Videos 
• Expert witness testimony 
• Eyewitness statements 
• Property repair estimates 

If you can successfully prove that negligence occurred, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries and losses.

Most personal injury cases are resolved prior to going to trial. However, if a fair settlement agreement cannot be reached, the insurance company denies your claim, or your damages are undervalued, it may be necessary to go to trial. A willingness to go to trial can help improve settlement negotiations and strengthen your claim as more evidence is revealed through pre-trial discovery. 

While your case may be settled at the negotiation table, it is essential to work with an experienced trial attorney who can develop an effective strategy for your case and is prepared to win in court.

In California, you typically only have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. You also have two years to bring a wrongful death claim after losing a loved one. If you do not bring your case before the statute of limitations expires, you will be barred from recovering damages in court. 

It can be difficult to keep track of crucial deadlines in your case while also focusing on healing from your injuries and moving forward with your life. A dedicated attorney can help ensure you don’t miss filing deadlines and the opportunity to recover the compensation you deserve. 

Don’t delay getting the help you need in the aftermath of an accident in California. Contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident or injury occurs. 

Dealing with a personal injury can be painful, stressful, and overwhelming. However, you are not alone. Pines Salomon Injury Lawyers, LLP is here for you every step of the way to walk you through the personal injury claims process. 

With eight decades of combined experience, our legal team is prepared to make this difficult time more manageable for you. 

Contact our law office in San Diego, CA, to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer and begin getting the guidance and support you need.