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San Diego has a lot of public transit and many streets managed by the government. The MTS trolley and buses, City of San Diego streets and the freeways maintained by Caltrans all belong to public entities. If a bus hit your car, you fell getting off the trolley, or you crashed because of a pothole or a broken traffic light, California law gives you only 6 months from the injury to file a written claim with that entity. Only after that can you file the personal injury lawsuit. If you miss that deadline, the case becomes much harder, even if fault was clear.
And serious crashes are not rare in the city. The City of San Diego runs Vision Zero, its official program to reduce deaths and serious injuries from crashes on its streets.
Sources: City of San Diego, Vision Zero, August 2025 · California Courts, claims against the government
If it involved the trolley, a bus or a city street, call today: 800 201 1220.
Yes. Workers' compensation and personal injury lawsuits in California protect you regardless of your immigration status. The consultation is confidential, and no one will ask you for papers to review your case.
There are still options. In California, your employer has to give you the claim form (DWC-1) within one business day of learning about the injury, and if they truly don't have insurance, there are other avenues. The lawyer who reviews your case will explain which one applies.
Don't sign anything yet. The first offer usually comes before you know how much your recovery will cost, and accepting it normally closes the claim.
You can request it later. If the crash happened in the city, the report is made by the San Diego Police Department; on the freeways, usually by the CHP. Also, when someone was injured, each driver has to report the crash to the DMV with the SR-1 form within 10 days.
If you were hurt at work, your employer's insurance company has to authorize treatment within one business day after you turn in the claim form, up to $10,000 while it investigates. If it was a crash, there are options to get treated now and pay from the outcome of the case.
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These are the personal injury cases we see most in San Diego. Whether you were hit by a car, hurt at work or on a construction site, or bitten by a dog, a specialized lawyer in our network will review yours.
Crashes on the I-5, the I-15 or the 805, rear-end collisions on El Cajon Boulevard, pedestrians and cyclists who were hit, Uber or Lyft accidents and hit-and-run drivers. A car accident lawyer in our network reviews who was at fault and which insurance policies pay.
Hotels and restaurants in the Gaslamp, cleaning, landscaping, warehouses, nurseries and farm fields in North County. Workers' compensation covers the doctor and part of your wages even if the accident was your fault.
Falls from scaffolds and roofs, being struck by machinery and injuries on construction sites throughout the county. Sometimes, in addition to workers' compensation, there is a lawsuit against another company that was on the site.
Slips and falls in stores, parking lots or apartment buildings, and dog bites. These are also personal injury cases, even when no car is involved. If your family lost someone in an accident, a wrongful death lawsuit can also be reviewed.
Conexión Legal handles personal injury cases in San Diego and throughout the county, from Chula Vista and El Cajon to Escondido, and on the freeways that connect them, like the I-5.
City Heights, Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Southeast San Diego, San Ysidro and Otay Mesa. Crashes on the I-5, the I-805, the 94 and the 163, and injuries at warehouses, shipyards and construction sites.
Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach. Heavy border traffic on the I-5 and the I-805, and a lot of construction and service work.
El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Spring Valley and Lemon Grove, with the I-8 and the 125 as everyday routes.
Escondido, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Fallbrook, with the I-15 and the 78, and work in nurseries, farm fields and landscaping.
Don't see your city? We can still help you. You can also visit our page for lawyers in California. Call 800 201 1220.
In California, you have 2 years from the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, and 3 years if there was only property damage. If the responsible party is a government entity, such as the MTS or the City of San Diego, you first have to file a claim within 6 months.
In a personal injury case, California uses pure comparative fault: if you were 20% at fault, you can still recover 80% of the compensation. The insurance company will try to raise your percentage, so it's best not to talk about the accident without legal advice.
Since 2025, every driver in California must carry at least $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per accident and $15,000 for property damage. When injuries are serious, that minimum falls short, and sometimes your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage can pay the difference.
Tell your employer as soon as possible, and always within 30 days. Ask for the DWC-1 form; your employer has one business day to give it to you.
Sources: California Courts, deadlines to sue · DMV, insurance requirements and SR-1 report · DWC, injured worker questions · CACI 405, comparative fault
Not sure about your deadline? Call 800 201 1220.
Calling Conexión Legal doesn't commit you to anything. Here's how it works, from the call and the free evaluation to the percentage the lawyer charges only if you win.
1. You call or message us. By phone, by WhatsApp or through the chat with Héctor, at any time and in Spanish.
2. Free evaluation in less than 24 hours. We ask you a few questions about the accident, and a lawyer in our network reviews whether you have a case.
3. A personal injury lawyer handles your case. The lawyer deals with the insurance company, gathers the evidence and fights for your compensation while you recover.
4. If you don't win, you don't pay. There are no upfront fees. The lawyer charges a percentage only if they obtain compensation.
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Local knowledge. The lawyers in our network handle personal injury cases in San Diego and know the county Superior Court, where civil lawsuits are filed.
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Tell us what happened, and at Conexión Legal we will tell you today what options you have in your personal injury case. The consultation is free, in Spanish, and if you don't win, you don't pay. Call 800 201 1220 or message us on WhatsApp.
