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San Diego Personal Injury LawyerYou may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one have been involved in an accident. Call our San Diego personal injury lawyers at (619) 777-5555 to schedule a free consultation. At Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, we will fight for you to maximize your financial settlement or award.

The legal process of getting the money in your hands can be hard. Those responsible for your injuries and insurance providers will fight you every step of the way.

Since 2010, David Muñoz has been a passionate advocate for accident victims and their families throughout Southern California. Our team of injury attorneys has more than 43 years of combined experience. We have a 99% success rate and have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients. 

Contact our law offices in San Diego to find out how we can help you get the money you deserve, too. Additionally, there is no fee unless we win your case! That means there’s no risking asking for our help.

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Why Should I Hire Mission Personal Injury Lawyers To Handle My San Diego Injury Case?

You Need to Give Yourself an Advantage

Insurance providers don’t want you to consult an attorney after an accident. Why? It’s much easier for them to deny your claim or convince you to accept a lowball offer if you are handling a claim by yourself. They have playbooks full of strategies designed to prey on your stress, fear, and anguish.

When you hire us, you will level the playing field and tip the odds of a favorable outcome.

You Deserve to Benefit From Experts

Insurance companies rely on experts all the time. These professionals are asked to accomplish one thing: help to company deny a claim or drive down value. If you don’t have experts on your side, then you have a disadvantage from the start.

When you take on a law firm, you should benefit from a network of industry experts – including:

  • Forensic specialists,
  • Accident scene recreationists,
  • Appraisers,
  • Medical professionals,
  • And more.

They can provide insight, analysis, and guidance at every stage of the claims process – allowing you to build a stronger, more persuasive case on your behalf.

There’s a Chance You’re Going to Be Blamed

Blaming the accident victim is perhaps the most utilized strategy by defendants. In California, sharing guilt won’t bar your compensation, but it will affect how much money you can get for your injuries.

The state’s pure comparative fault rules dictate that your award will be reduced in direct proportion to your degree of fault. If you are 25% to blame, your damages will be reduced by 25%.

You can protect yourself from these types of allegations – whether they’re true or not – by hiring an attorney. Your lawyer will know how to anticipate and counter claims, which can involve:

  • Gathering evidence,
  • Finding ways to discredit witness statements, or
  • Other strategies to minimize how much blame
  • is ultimately assigned to you.

Under the state’s contributory fault system, the less guilt you share the more money you can get.

You Need to Invest in Your Recovery

The best way to make sure that you get back on your feet is by dedicating as time and energy as you can to your recovery. Money won’t guarantee that you make a full recovery.

Hiring an accident & injury lawyer gives you the opportunity to concentrate on yourself and increases the odds of winning your case. In fact, research suggests that hiring a lawyer significantly increases the amount of money you’ll ultimately recover for your injuries.

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We are conveniently located in Mission Valley, just off I-8 and I-805 on Camino del Rio S. near Texas St.

If you are coming by car, there is parking available in our building. Our office is also easily accessible by mass transit. The Rio Vista station on the San Diego Trolley’s Sycuan Green Line is right across I-8 from our office. Click here for more information on how to get to us.

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Negotiating Your Personal Injury Settlement in San Diego

Insurance companies settle most personal injury claims. They would prefer to avoid the costs and unpredictability of trial. However, that doesn’t mean they will settle them for a fair amount. In fact, insurance adjusters will use every trick in the book to undervalue or deny your claim.

They may:

The best way to combat these tactics is to hire a personal injury lawyer. Your attorney will handle all communications and negotiations with the insurers. They will help you avoid saying things that could hurt your claim or claim negotiations.

An attorney can also:

  • Protect you from unfounded accusations that you share the blame for your injury,
  • Gather evidence that another party is responsible for your injury, and
  • Compile proof that your injury wasn’t preexisting.

Consult with an experienced lawyer to discuss how they can help you negotiate a fair settlement after your accident.

Do I Have a San Diego Personal Injury Case?

In California, you might have a case if:

  • You got hurt because someone else was negligent
  • A dangerous or defective product contributed to your injury
  • You were injured while lawfully on someone else’s property
  • A medical professional made a mistake
  • You were attacked by an animal
  • You got injured on the job, or
  • Someone intentionally harmed you.

There are a lot of different factors that can come into play. Did you contribute to your injury? If so, how much? Did another person have some legal obligation to keep you safe or act in a certain way?

Personal injury cases are complex. But, if you suspect that your injuries happened due to someone else’s negligence, it’s important to speak with our injury attorneys immediately. Reach out to us for a free case evaluation to learn more about your rights.

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What Types Of Damages Can I Receive?

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Economic Damages

You may experience significant costs, expenses, and losses after an accident. Economic damages are awarded to help make you financially whole again after you are injured.

These awards compensate for:

  • Medical bills, past and future
  • Lost income and wages
  • Rehabilitation and therapy
  • Funeral and burial or cremation costs

Our legal team will demand maximum compensation from the responsible party, putting you on the road to physical and financial recovery.

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Non-Economic Damages

An accident might leave you with damages that are non-financial as well. If someone caused your accident, you might be entitled to compensation for these losses. 

An attorney will aggressively seek damages to compensate you for all the trauma you’ve experienced after an accident, including:

No two personal injury claims are exactly alike. However, our strategy is the same for every case: pursue every dollar available to maximize your recovery. That’s why we often work with leading medical and economic specialists to calculate our injured clients’ damages down to the exact cent.

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A Proven Ability to Succeed

99% Success Rate For Our Clients

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In 99% of the cases we’ve handled, we’ve won. Our attorneys have recovered over $20 million dollars on behalf of our clients. That’s the kind of experience and track record you deserve in your corner after you’ve been hurt.

Our exclusive goal is to help accident victims just like you. It has been since we opened our doors back in 2010.

Give yourself the best chance to maximize your award. Reach out to our San Diego law office to get started with your case. We’re always here to help  – 24/7/365.

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Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle Accidents

Bicyclists usually have nothing more than a helmet to keep them safe on the roads. And while a helmet might protect against serious brain damage, riders are still susceptible to other catastrophic injuries like broken bones, amputation, and paralysis. These injuries can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of a lifetime.

If a careless driver is responsible for your accident, our San Diego bicycle accident lawyers can help you get the money you deserve.

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Brain Injuries

Brain Injuries

A TBI can cause chronic pain, change how your body functions, and impair your ability to live your life. If you suffer a brain injury because someone else is negligent, you shouldn’t have to suffer the costs and consequences on your own. Our San Diego brain injury lawyers will work to maximize your compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and suffering.

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Car Accidents

Car Accidents

After a car accident, insurance will go to great lengths to deny your claim or pressure you to accept a lowball settlement. Our San Diego car accident attorneys know these strategies well. Better yet, we know how to counter their moves at every turn. We’ll force parties to take responsibility for your injuries and work to get you all of the money you deserve while you focus on getting better.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists often ride right alongside much larger, heavier vehicles. When crashes occur at high speeds, the consequences can have life-altering consequences for the rider. Even worse, other parties say the motorcyclists caused the collisions in which they’re involved. Our motorcycle accident attorneys in San Diego will defend you so that you can walk away with the compensation you need.

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Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

San Diego has made great strides in providing safe pedestrian infrastructure. However, drivers still create dangerous situations for people on foot. Those liable must be held accountable. When you choose our San Diego pedestrian accident lawyers, you will get the time you need to recover. We’ll work around the clock to recover the compensation you are entitled to.

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Slip & Fall Accidents

Slip & Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents shouldn’t happen. However, when businesses and property owners cut corners, slips, trips, and falls occur. Our slip and fall lawyers in San Diego know what will be required to build a successful injury claim on your behalf – and we’ll be here to get a jump start on an investigation the moment you ask for our help.

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Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents

Collisions involving large trucks shouldn’t happen. But when drivers are overtired, undertrained, or using unmaintained equipment, crashes are almost inevitable. You can count on our San Diego truck accident lawyers to seek monetary damages from anyone who contributed to your 18 wheeler accident – including drivers, trucking businesses, manufacturers, and other liable parties.

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Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death

While money can never bring a loved one back, it can help to ease the stress and suffering that accompanies an unexpected death. If someone else caused a fatal accident, you might be entitled to compensation for the losses you suffered. You deserve time to grieve – let our experienced wrongful death attorneys in San Diego, CA handle your wrongful death case. We’ll work hard to hold those responsible for your tragic loss fully accountable under the law.

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Our law firm represents people throughout CA. We handle all personal injury matters including medical malpractice, construction site, dog bites, nursing home abuse, product liability, premises liability, workplace accidents, and more. See all our practice areas. If you have suffered an injury, our legal team can help you, no matter how difficult it may seem, so you can focus on recovering.

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What Are The Four Elements Of Negligence?

Negligence is the foundation of most personal injury cases, which means that another party failed to exercise reasonable care and injured a victim. 

A negligence case requires proof of the following:

Duty

You must prove that the defendant owed you a duty of care. Duties are based on law or a relationship. For example, drivers owe other road users a duty to obey traffic laws and drive safely. Likewise, doctors owe patients a duty to provide proper medical care.

Breach

You must also show the defendant breached their duty of care. A person breaches their duty by failing to act like a reasonable person under the circumstances. For example, a driver might breach their duty of care by running a red light. A reasonable person would not run a red light as it violates traffic laws.

Causation

You must demonstrate that the defendant’s breach caused your accident. You will have to show the accident would not have happened had it not been for the defendant’s conduct. You will also have to show that your injuries were a foreseeable consequence of that conduct.

Damages

You will have to show that you suffered damages because of the accident/injury. Usually, these damages are financial, but they can also be emotional in nature.

You will have to prove all four elements by a preponderance of the evidence to satisfy your negligence claim. In other words, it is more likely than not that your version of events is true. If you fail to demonstrate just one element, you will lose your claim. 

There are many types of evidence that your San Diego personal injury attorney may use, including:

  • Accident reports,
  • Medical records,
  • Video/surveillance footage,
  • Photographs of the accident,
  • Expert testimony, and
  • Eyewitness testimony
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Data shows that there are tens of thousands of avoidable accidents every year. Many of these accidents result in catastrophic injuries or are fatal.

According to NBC San Diego, in 2021, more than 35 people died in DUI crashes, when San Diego County typically averages between 15 to 20 DUI fatalities every year.

These deaths are a result of all different cases – including:

  • Motor vehicle collisions,
  • Medical malpractice,
  • And more.

Personal Injury FAQ

What Are California’s Statute of Limitations?

The statute of limitations limit the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. In California, injury victims must file their lawsuit within two years of the date of an accident. This can vary in certain situations – like when a government agency is involved or if a victim is a minor.

However, it’s important to speak with an attorney – if you don’t submit your claim on time you’ll forfeit the right to get the money you are entitled to.

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a San Diego Personal Injury Attorney?

It costs nothing upfront. Instead, personal injury attorneys typically charge anywhere between 33 and 40% of the money they recover for a client. But, this fee is contingent on whether or not the case is a success. If the lawyer doesn’t secure compensation, then they don’t get paid.

There’s no risk in hiring a lawyer to represent you. You get an advocate in your corner without having to worry about paying for them out of your pocket – when you are already under enough financial pressure as it is.

California Personal Injury Laws

California has pure comparative negligence rules in place. In simple terms, your financial award can be reduced if you share responsibility for your accident. One strategy employed by insurance companies is to “blame the victim.” The more guilt that’s assigned to you, the less money the insurance provider will have to pay. That’s more money in the company’s pocket and less in yours.

David Muñoz is known for having zero tolerance for these underhanded efforts. We will hold insurers accountable and force them to deal with you in good faith.

If you did play a role, we will work diligently to minimize the proportion of blame that’s ultimately assigned to you.

How to Calculate Future Damages in a San Diego Personal Injury Case

Some injuries will come with future damages, especially long-term or permanent injuries. The most common are future medical expenses related to your injury and future lost wages/diminished earning capacity.

Typically, your lawyer will need to consult financial experts to calculate your future damages. These professionals will have to evaluate many variables to determine how much money you stand to expend in the future due to your injuries. The best way to determine whether you might qualify for these damages is to consult an experienced personal injury attorney.

What Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?

The value of your claim will depend on your damages. The facts of your case and the identity of the at-fault party will also influence the value.

You can expect the following factors to have the greatest impact on your claim’s value:

  • The cost of your medical bills and whether you will have future medical costs
  • The extent of your lost wages and whether your ability to work is affected
  • The amount of pain and suffering you’ve endured since the accident
  • The insurance coverages available to pay for your damages
  • Whether you share responsibility for your injuries or losses
  • The strength of your evidence proving negligence

The easiest way to get an accurate estimate of your claim’s value is to consult an experienced law firm. We offer free consultations to help you get a sense of your rights and the value of your claim.

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Mission Personal Injury Lawyers is a family-run law firm. We appreciate the hardships that an unexpected accident and injury can cause – and the toll it can take on a victim and their family for years to come. 

Our San Diego personal injury attorneys genuinely care about the people they represent. Empathy and compassion drive our legal practice. To us, our clients are like family. And, when we fight for our clients as if they were our own, we’re able to put them in the best position to succeed.

Since 2010, our team has successfully won tens of millions of dollars in settlement deals and jury awards. Contact our law firm in San Diego County to get started with your case today. 

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