North County Injury Blog

Whether you are driving in Encinitas or elsewhere in Southern California, it is important to be aware of common motor vehicle collision risks and to take steps to reduce the likelihood of being involved in a crash. For example, it is important to avoid any form of distracted driving, intoxicated driving, fatigued driving, and aggressive…

A recent wrong-way crash in San Marcos sent multiple individuals to the hospital on Sunday night, April 21, 2024, as reported by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (SDSO). The incident occurred at the intersection of South Santa Fe Avenue and North Rancho Santa Fe Road around 8 p.m., prompting deputies to respond swiftly. Witnesses…

Serious injuries often result from accidents or unintentional harm in Valley Center and throughout Southern California, but they can also be caused by intentional acts. While many people assume personal injury lawsuits are only possible after motor vehicle crashes, slips and falls, and related types of injuries caused by another party’s negligence, it is essential…

When older adults fall in Rancho Bernardo, they often suffer severe injuries that require medical intervention. For quite some time, healthcare providers and researchers have known that falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, resulting in devastating hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and other serious harm that often requires long-term care.…

A Mt. Carmel High School teacher, Stacy Michelle Walker, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a student in a relationship that spanned over two years. San Diego police reported that the assault occurred between 2017 and 2019. Walker, aged 40, turned herself in and was booked into custody with bail set at over…

What is more dangerous: a pedestrian injury in a motor vehicle collision or a pedestrian injury in a fall? According to a new study in the Journal of Urban Health conducted by researchers at the Columbua University Mailman School of Public Health says collisions result in more severe injuries, but falls could be the bigger…

What are the risks of sustaining a dog bite injury in Escondido or elsewhere in San Diego County? California has always been a state with a particularly high number of dog bite cases, and it is routinely cited as a place with the most dog bites, resulting in insurance claims and payouts. According to a…

Based in the heart of North County, Walton Law Firm has been representing the victims of slip and fall accidents for more than 20 years. We have the experience and resources to investigate when a “dangerous condition” exists on someone’s property, whether public or private, and determine whether there is a viable legal case. We…

Car crashes and other motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving are much too common throughout Southern California, and all of these collisions are preventable. When a serious distracted driving crash does occur, it is critical for anyone injured to gather evidence to prove distracted driving in order to obtain damages — from money to…

Sexual assault within religious institutions such as churches and synagogues, is a sad reality that can lead survivors with profound trauma with lifelong implications. In San Diego cases where individuals have experienced such abuse within a church setting, they can pursue civil claims against not only the perpetrator of the assault, but also the church…