San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer
Injured in a San Diego accident? M&Y has recovered over $800 million for clients across California — with no fee unless we win.
Were you hurt in an accident in San Diego, California? You may be entitled to seek compensation from the at-fault party to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and suffering. The award-winning San Diego personal injury lawyers at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers will help you hold the responsible parties liable and get the money you deserve.
We’ve been fighting for accident victims throughout California including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, San Diego, and more. We’ve recovered over $800 million on their behalf. We’re familiar with insurance company tactics that serve to undervalue or deny claims, and we know how to fight back.
Contact our law offices in San Diego, CA, or give us a call at 866-864-5477 today to schedule a free consultation. We’re available 24/7 to take your call, and we’re ready to join your legal fight for compensation.
Reviewed by Nick T. Movagar, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Last Updated: May 2026
CA Bar #232777 · Admitted 2004 (22 years of practice) · J.D. Loyola Law School, cum laude · View full bio →
How We Help
How M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You After an Accident in San Diego, CA
After an accident, you shouldn’t have to worry about fighting insurance companies and building a legal case. You should be focused on healing and recovering from your injuries and emotional trauma. That’s where we can help.
Our San Diego personal injury attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience helping injured Californians get the compensation they need after an accident. We’ll put our decades of experience, skills, and resources behind your case and ensure that you walk away with an amount that fairly compensates you.
When you hire M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers, you can expect us to:
- Handle your case from start to finish and ensure that you’re updated every step of the way
- Investigate your case and gather evidence, including medical records, police reports, photos, videos, and witness testimony
- Communicate and negotiate on your behalf with insurance companies and the parties involved
- Build your case to maximize compensation, including consulting experts when necessary
- Take your case to trial in front of a San Diego County jury if necessary to secure a fair outcome
You’ve come to the right place. Our experienced and aggressive San Diego personal injury attorneys are ready to put their skills to work for you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation, and let’s start working on your case to get you the compensation and peace of mind you deserve.
Serious injuries in San Diego are typically treated at Scripps Mercy Hospital (a Level 1 Trauma Center), UC San Diego Medical Center – Hillcrest (Level 1 Trauma Center), or Sharp Memorial Hospital — all major care providers for the San Diego community.
Local Statistics
How Common Are Accidents in San Diego, CA?
San Diego is known for its warm temperatures, beaches, and parks. With the number of residents and tourists in the city at any given time, accidents are inevitable. The city’s busy freeways — including I-5, I-805, I-15, I-8, and SR-163 — see heavy traffic from commuters, tourists, and commercial vehicles every day.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, California recorded the following in 2023:
- 4,061 total traffic fatalities statewide
- 1,106 pedestrian fatalities
- 583 motorcycle fatalities
- 145 bicycle fatalities
San Diego County is consistently among California’s busiest counties for traffic collisions, with the City of San Diego’s Vision Zero initiative identifying speeding, impaired driving, and unsafe turns as leading causes of severe and fatal crashes.
If you’ve been hurt in any type of accident in San Diego, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you pursue the compensation you deserve from the at-fault party.
Find Us
Visit Our San Diego Personal Injury Law Office
M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers — San Diego
Address
402 W. Broadway, Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92101
Phone
866-864-5477
Hours
Open 24/7 for new client calls
Practice Areas
Our San Diego Personal Injury Practice Areas
Our award-winning injury attorneys in San Diego, CA represent clients in all types of personal injury cases, including:
Car Accidents
San Diego's busy freeways including I-5, I-805, I-8, and I-15 see significant traffic and accidents. If you've been hurt in a car crash in San Diego, our attorneys help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the at-fault party.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents on San Diego's freeways can cause devastating injuries. These cases often involve multiple parties — the trucking company, driver, manufacturer — and require detailed investigation. Our truck accident attorneys know how to handle the complexity.
Motorcycle Accidents
Southern California is one of the best places to ride a motorcycle, and San Diego sees its share of motorcycle accidents. Insurance companies often try to blame the rider unfairly. Our attorneys fight to ensure motorcyclists receive fair compensation for their injuries.
Bicycle Accidents
San Diego has bike-friendly infrastructure but cyclists still face dangers from cars and trucks. With 356 bicycle accidents causing injury or fatality in 2019, these cases are unfortunately common. We help injured cyclists pursue full compensation.
Boating Accidents
San Diego's coastal location and Mission Bay make it a popular spot for boating. Boating accidents can result in serious injuries from collisions, capsizing, or operator negligence. Our attorneys handle complex maritime injury claims.
Bus Accidents
Bus accidents in San Diego can involve MTS buses, charter buses, school buses, or tour buses. These cases can involve multiple liable parties including transit authorities, drivers, and maintenance companies. Our team handles the complexity.
Construction Accidents
San Diego continues to grow with new construction projects. If you were hurt on a construction site, a third-party claim might be available beyond workers' compensation. Contact us today to learn about your legal options.
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely used throughout San Diego. Accidents involving rideshare vehicles can lead to complicated insurance and liability questions. Our attorneys understand California's rideshare insurance laws.
Dog Bites
California is one of the leading states for dog bite claims. Under California law, dog owners are strictly liable when their dog bites someone. We help dog bite victims recover compensation for medical bills, scarring, and emotional trauma.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers' negligence causes injury, victims have a right to compensation. Medical malpractice cases require expert medical testimony and detailed investigation of records. Our team has the resources to take on hospitals and insurers.
Child Injuries
When a child is injured due to another's negligence — at school, daycare, on a playground, or due to a defective product — the family deserves dedicated representation. Our team handles these sensitive cases with care.
Premises Liability
Property owners must keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. If you were injured due to a hazard on someone's property — inadequate security, broken stairs, unsafe conditions — you may have a premises liability claim.
Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can permanently change a person's life, requiring long-term medical care and rehabilitation. Our San Diego brain injury lawyers work with medical experts to fully document the impact and pursue maximum compensation.
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a tragic reality. Whether it's physical abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or emotional abuse, our attorneys help families hold negligent facilities accountable for harming their loved ones.
Product Liability
When defective products cause injury, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can be held liable. Our San Diego product liability attorneys handle cases involving dangerous consumer goods, defective vehicles, faulty medical devices, and more.
Wrongful Death
The wrongful death of a loved one is devastating. While no claim can bring back your family member, it can provide financial recovery for funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship. Our team handles these sensitive cases with care.
And More
If you've been injured in any type of accident not listed here, our San Diego personal injury attorneys can still help. We handle a wide range of personal injury cases. Contact us today to discuss your specific situation.
Regardless of what type of personal injury you’ve sustained, our legal team is standing by, ready to help. You don’t have to navigate the legal process alone. Contact us today, and we’ll advise you on the next best steps and help you get back on your feet.
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Case Value
What is My San Diego Personal Injury Case Worth?
All personal injury cases are unique: the facts, injuries sustained, and circumstances behind each accident all affect the value of your case.
Many factors will determine what your case may be worth, including:
- The severity of your injuries
- The impact of your injuries and emotional trauma on your life, including your ability to work and perform daily tasks
- The parties involved in the accident
- The cost of your past and future medical expenses
- The cost of your other out-of-pocket expenses
- Whether insurance covers the accident
- Whether you were partially responsible for the accident
Generally, the more severe your injuries are, the more your case will be worth. Contact us today for a free case evaluation, and we’ll evaluate your situation and give you a better idea of what your case is worth.
Compensation
What Damages Can I Seek After an Accident in San Diego, CA?
Accident victims in California can seek economic and non-economic damages to cover their physical injuries, emotional trauma, and accident-related expenses.
Economic damages cover a victim’s financial costs after an accident, including:
- Past and future medical costs
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses, such as transportation costs and domestic services
Economic Damages
- Lost wages
- Decreased earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Rehabilitation
- Medical bills
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Decreased enjoyment of life
- Anxiety, PTSD, depression
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
Non-economic damages cover a victim’s personal losses after an accident that are more challenging to value, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Inconvenience
- Reduced quality of life
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
If the defendant acted maliciously in causing the accident or your injuries, you might also be entitled to punitive (exemplary) damages. These damages are intended to punish the defendant and deter others from committing similar acts.
Contact M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers today to discuss your case. We’ll help you value your damages and ensure that you recover the compensation you deserve.
Fault Allocation
What if I'm Blamed for My San Diego Accident?
If the opposing party is blaming you for the accident, contact us right away for a free consultation. Insurance companies frequently blame victims for the cause of their accidents to limit their financial obligation and pay less.
Under California’s pure comparative fault rule, accident victims can still recover compensation if they were partially at fault for the accident. However, their damages will be reduced by their percentage of fault.
For example, if you are assigned 70% of the blame for a car accident, your awarded damages will be reduced by 70%. As long as you aren’t 100% to blame, you can recover compensation under California law.
Insurance companies are familiar with this comparative fault law and will use it to their advantage. Don’t let them get away with paying you less than you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation, and let us help you maximize your claim for damages.
Important Deadline
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California?
The statute of limitations gives plaintiffs a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit. The deadline exists to preserve evidence and ensure that matters are resolved quicker.
Accident victims in California typically have two years from the date of their accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you lost a family member due to another party’s actions, you have two years from their date of death to file a wrongful death claim.
There are exceptions to these deadlines, such as if the victim is a child or a government entity is an at-fault party. Therefore, it’s best to consult an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer to ensure that your legal rights are preserved after an accident.
If you miss the statute of limitations that applies to your case, you’ll forfeit your right to recover compensation from the at-fault parties.
Proving Your Case
How Do I Prove My San Diego Personal Injury Case?
Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, meaning that the defendant failed to act with reasonable care under the circumstances.
The four elements of negligence are:
- Duty of care: A duty of care arises based on the relationship between parties. For example, drivers have a duty to others sharing the road to exercise reasonable care and follow traffic laws.
- Breach of duty: A breach of duty occurs when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, such as if a driver is texting while driving and hits a pedestrian. The jury will use a “reasonable person” standard to evaluate the defendant’s actions under the circumstances.
- Causation: The defendant’s breach of duty must have directly caused the plaintiff’s injuries. In other words, the plaintiff wouldn’t have been hurt but for the defendant’s actions, and the injuries were a foreseeable consequence of those actions.
- Damages: The defendant’s actions must have resulted in an injury (damages), including financial, physical, and emotional losses.
Our San Diego personal injury attorneys will help you prove each element of negligence by gathering evidence and enlisting the help of leading experts. We’ll evaluate your medical records, police reports, witness statements, photos, and videos to help you build your case.
Contact us today to get started.
Our Fees
What Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in San Diego?
Our attorneys at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers offer a contingency fee arrangement, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. If you hire us to represent you, we’ll agree upon a percentage that will be taken from your settlement or verdict.
If we don’t secure a favorable result in your case, you owe us nothing. There are no upfront costs, and we offer a free initial consultation. Therefore, there’s no risk or obligation in seeking our help.
Contact us today to talk to an experienced attorney and see how we can help.
Next Step
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers
If you’ve been in an accident, you don’t have to fight insurance companies and other tough adversaries alone. Our San Diego personal injury lawyers will help you hold the at-fault parties responsible and get you the compensation you need.
We have over a century of combined experience helping accident victims throughout California, and we’re ready to put our skills and knowledge to work for you.
Contact M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers to set up a free initial consultation and get the peace of mind you deserve.
FAQ
Common Questions About San Diego Personal Injury Cases
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in California?
Accident victims in California typically have two years from the date of their accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. If you lost a family member due to another party’s actions, you have two years from their date of death to file a wrongful death claim. There are exceptions, such as if the victim is a child or a government entity is an at-fault party.
Where are personal injury lawsuits filed in San Diego?
Personal injury lawsuits arising in San Diego are filed in the San Diego County Superior Court — Hall of Justice, located at 330 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. The Civil Division handles personal injury and tort matters originating in the City of San Diego and surrounding areas.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer at M&Y?
Our attorneys at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers offer a contingency fee arrangement, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. There are no upfront costs, and we offer a free initial consultation. If you hire us to represent you, we’ll agree upon a percentage that will be taken from your settlement or verdict.
What if I'm partially at fault for the accident?
Under California’s pure comparative fault rule, accident victims can still recover compensation if they were partially at fault for the accident. However, their damages will be reduced by their percentage of fault. For example, if you are assigned 70% of the blame, your awarded damages will be reduced by 70%. As long as you aren’t 100% to blame, you can recover compensation under California law.
What damages can I recover after a San Diego accident?
You may be entitled to compensation for both economic damages (financial costs such as past and future medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and out-of-pocket expenses) and non-economic damages (personal losses such as pain and suffering, inconvenience, reduced quality of life, emotional distress, and loss of consortium). In rare cases where the defendant acted maliciously, punitive damages may also be available.
Where is M&Y's San Diego office located?
Our San Diego office is located at 402 W. Broadway, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101. Call us at 866-864-5477 24/7 to schedule a free consultation. We serve clients throughout San Diego County.