Case Results

Nursing Home Assault (Oceanside) – An 86-year-old nursing home resident with Alzheimer’s Disease was physically assaulted in a nursing home and die a short time later.

Propane Tank Explosion Results in Burns (San Marcos) – Two employees at a manufacturing plant in San Marcos sustained serious burns while refueling a propane-powered forklift.

Texting Truck Driver Causes Fatal Accident (Valley Center) – An elderly couple from North County was tragically killed in a head-on collision with a commercial truck. The driver had crossed over the center line while texting. The couple’s children filed a wrongful death claim against the trucking company.

Big-Rig Causes Fatal Crash (Oceanside) – A man lost his life when the car he was in was sideswiped by a big-rig on the I-5 near Oceanside. The 40-year-old left behind a wife and four children.

Neurological Issues After Trip and Fall (Escondido) Premises Liability – A Riverside woman developed a serious neurological disorder after tripping over an unmarked storm drain in a parking lot, resulting in permanent injury.

Big Rig Blocks Freeway Transition (Poway) – A large tractor trailer turned over in the morning darkness and caused cars to run into it, including Dave’s, who suffered a serious head injury.

Abuse in a Rehabilitation Facility (Vista) - A 25-year-old man entered a rehabilitation center to treat his opioid addiction. While staying at an off-site facility, he experienced sexual harassment and ridicule from the staff while going through withdrawals.

Crushed Hand at Worksite (Escondido) – A 21-year-old laborer in Escondido crushed his hand in a workplace accident, requiring extensive treatment.

Trip and Fall Incident (Vista) - Debbie, 73, was shopping in a store in Vista when she tripped over merchandise that was left in the walkway. She suffered a fractured hip and a broken shoulder, both of which required surgery. Fortunately, she fully recovered.

Two Vehicle Accidents in a Year (Escondido) – Kevin was involved in two separate car accidents within the same year, both leading to injuries. He needed two surgeries to treat damage to his neck and shoulder. The at-fault drivers in both accidents didn’t have enough insurance, so Kevin’s own underinsured motorist policy was activated. Both cases went through arbitration together.

Forklift Drops Load Causing Injury (Rancho Bernardo) – Robert, a subcontractor in Rancho Bernardo, injured his ankle when a forklift operator dropped a load. Surgery was necessary, but he made a full recovery.

Neck Surgery After Rear-End Crash (Carlsbad) – A 32-year-old man was rear-ended on I-5 in Carlsbad, causing neck pain that ultimately required cervical disc fusion surgery after initial conservative treatment failed.

Chemical Explosion Causes Burns (Vista) – A man in his 30s sustained burns to his arms after a chemical explosion caused by mislabeled products.

Slip and Fall at Hotel (Carlsbad) – A 61-year-old man slipped while entering a spa at a Carlsbad hotel. An investigation revealed that the steps had been tampered with, creating a hazard. The man required shoulder surgery after the fall.

Motorcyclist Hit by Distracted Driver (Encinitas) – A 31-year-old father was stopped at a red light on El Camino Real in Encinitas when a distracted driver hit his motorcycle. The motorcyclist suffered a tear in his medial meniscus.

Pedestrian Hit by Neighbor’s Car (San Marcos) – A 66-year-old man was hit by a car while retrieving mail, leaving him with injuries. The driver, a neighbor, was blinded by the sun at the time of the accident.

Red Light T-Bone Crash (Carlsbad) – A Carlsbad resident was hit when another driver ran a red light. Despite receiving medical treatment, neck pain persisted, leading the resident to seek legal help.

Dog Attack (La Costa) – A woman walking her small dog in Carlsbad was attacked by two bulldogs. She suffered puncture wounds and a broken wrist in the attack.

Elderly Woman Hit by Driver Who Ran Red Light (San Marcos) – An 82-year-old woman in San Marcos was hospitalized for observation after being hit by a driver who ran a red light.

T-Bone Accident Leads to Injuries (Oceanside) – A 33-year-old Oceanside man was injured when another driver making a left turn collided with him.