Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families after serious injuries and wrongful death in Del Mar, including crashes on Interstate 5, Del Mar Heights Road, and Via de la Valle, bicycle and e-bike crashes, dog attacks, dangerous property conditions, and other preventable harm.
We focus on significant cases where the consequences can last a lifetime. Every case starts with a free, confidential consultation, and there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
555 West Beech Street, Suite 206
San Diego, CA 92101
Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm

We represent people and families in Del Mar in serious injury and wrongful death cases involving negligent drivers, unsafe property, dangerous roads, defective products, and other preventable harm.
Serious crashes caused by speeding, distraction, impairment, unsafe turns, and other negligent driving.
Injuries caused by negligent drivers, unsafe roadway conditions, and other hazards that put motorcyclists at risk.
We represent cyclists and e-bike riders seriously injured by negligent drivers, unsafe intersections, dangerous roads, and other hazards.
Serious injuries caused by drivers who fail to yield, speed, drive distracted, or otherwise endanger people on foot.
Dangerous property conditions, including unsafe stairs and walkways, inadequate maintenance, falls, and other hazards.
Dog bites and attacks causing scarring, nerve damage, disfigurement, and psychological trauma.
Serious crashes involving commercial trucks, delivery vehicles, and other large vehicles, often with multiple companies and insurance policies involved.
Injuries involving public transit, school buses, shuttles, and commercial buses.
Boating and watercraft injuries caused by negligent operation, unsafe conditions, and other preventable hazards.
Serious construction-site injuries involving negligent third parties and claims beyond the workers’ compensation system.
Serious injury and wrongful death claims arising from aircraft crashes and other aviation-related negligence.
Claims for families seeking accountability and compensation after the preventable death of a loved one.
Traumatic brain injuries ranging from persistent concussions to severe brain damage requiring lifelong care.
Spinal cord injuries, paralysis, fractures, herniated discs, and other serious injuries to the spine.
Severe burns caused by fires, explosions, defective products, electrical hazards, and other preventable events.
Defective vehicles, tires, seatbacks, restraint systems, and other automotive components that cause serious injury or death.
Dangerous and defective consumer, industrial, medical, and other products.
Dangerous intersections, unsafe road design, inadequate warnings, poor sight distance, and other hazardous roadway conditions.
Attorneys Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt represent people and families in Del Mar facing serious injuries and wrongful death. By limiting the number of cases the firm accepts, they remain directly involved in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of each claim.
Conor has recovered more than $150 million for clients and served as lead trial counsel in a $28.16 million verdict against Caltrans. His practice focuses on complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, dangerous roads, defective products, and corporate and government negligence.
Leslie brings extensive experience in mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals. Her background in journalism and education strengthens her ability to investigate complex facts, explain difficult evidence, and communicate a client’s experience clearly and persuasively.

Our attorneys have obtained significant verdicts and settlements in serious injury and wrongful death cases involving dangerous roads, defective products, construction accidents, and other preventable harm. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Jury verdict against Caltrans for a 13-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic brain injury after he was struck by a vehicle while using a dangerous crosswalk.
A sudden tire failure caused an SUV to fishtail and crash into a tree on the side of a San Diego County highway, killing a beloved husband and father.
A massive, improperly installed gate collapsed on a subcontracted worker who was asked by the general contractor to paint it, causing his tragic death.
A genetic testing corporation rushed a product to market, causing an oversight that changed a family's life.
A concrete block wall wasn't properly supported and fell on a construction worker in El Cajon, killing him.
An event producer’s negligence led to a participant’s death in a vehicle collision.
Call us or complete our contact form to tell us what happened. We will review the circumstances of the incident, your injuries, and the parties who may be responsible. There is no charge for the consultation, and you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Once retained, we move quickly to preserve evidence, obtain records, interview witnesses, and identify every responsible party and source of insurance. When needed, we work with experts in medicine, accident reconstruction, roadway design, product safety, and other specialized fields.
We document the full impact of the injury, including medical expenses, future care, lost earnings, physical limitations, and how the injury has changed your life. Every case is prepared with trial in mind so we can negotiate from a position of strength and take the case to a jury when necessary.
Del Mar’s coastal roads, heavy bicycle traffic, dog-friendly beaches, and major events create risks that are different from those in many other San Diego communities. These local conditions can affect how an injury happens, who may be responsible, and what evidence matters most.
North Beach—better known as Dog Beach—is one of Del Mar’s most popular off-leash areas. Dogs may be off leash during designated periods, but owners must maintain voice control and follow seasonal leash rules. Bites, knockdowns, and other dog-related injuries can still create liability even when a dog is lawfully off leash.
Under California Civil Code section 3342, a dog owner is generally liable when the dog bites someone in a public place, regardless of whether the dog had ever bitten anyone before. Non-bite injuries, such as a dog knocking down a child, pedestrian, or cyclist, may also support a negligence claim. Learn more about California’s dog bite law and our dog bite practice.
Camino del Mar is a major coastal route for cyclists traveling through Del Mar between Solana Beach and Torrey Pines. Bicycle safety is a significant local issue: in the California Office of Traffic Safety’s 2023 rankings, Del Mar ranked 1st among 74 comparable California cities for bicyclists killed or injured, with eight bicycle victims that year.
When a driver causes a bicycle or e-bike crash, California’s comparative negligence law allows an injured rider to recover even if the insurer claims the rider was partly at fault. Learn more about what to do after a bicycle accident, California e-bike laws, and our bicycle accident and e-bike accident practices.
Via de la Valle and Jimmy Durante Boulevard carry heavy traffic during events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, including the San Diego County Fair and summer racing season. Combined with Interstate 5, Del Mar Heights Road, and Camino del Mar, these routes bring together commuters, beach visitors, cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers unfamiliar with local roads.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s 2023 rankings placed Del Mar 5th among 74 comparable cities for alcohol-involved crash victims and 5th for nighttime fatal and injury collisions. After a serious crash, potential compensation may come from the at-fault driver’s insurance, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, and in some cases another responsible party. If a dangerous roadway condition contributed to the collision, a public entity may also be responsible and much shorter claim deadlines may apply. Learn more about how fault is determined, dangerous roadway claims, and our car accident practice.
Serious injury cases require more than filing a claim and negotiating with an insurance company. We limit the number of cases we accept so we can investigate thoroughly, stay personally involved, and prepare each case to achieve the best possible result.
Our attorneys have obtained substantial verdicts and settlements in complex serious injury and wrongful death cases.
Experienced representation in serious injury and wrongful death cases involving complex medical, roadway, product, and liability issues.
We accept fewer cases so our attorneys can stay directly involved and accessible throughout your case.
We document the full impact of your injuries and pursue every available source of compensation.
Seek medical attention, report the incident when appropriate, preserve photographs and other evidence, and get the names and contact information of witnesses. Be cautious about giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before you understand your rights. Our guide to what to do after a car accident explains the steps in more detail.
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury. Claims against a government entity generally require a formal government claim within six months, and other exceptions can change the deadline. Read our guide to the personal injury statute of limitations.
Del Mar ranked 1st among 74 comparable California cities for bicyclists killed or injured in the California Office of Traffic Safety’s 2023 rankings. If a driver caused your crash, you may pursue compensation even if the insurer claims you were partly responsible. Our guide explains what to do after a bicycle accident.
Yes. California Civil Code section 3342 generally makes a dog owner liable when the dog bites someone in a public place, regardless of whether the dog had bitten anyone before. Allowing dogs off leash at designated times does not eliminate that rule. Learn more about California’s strict liability dog bite law.
It can. The Del Mar Fairgrounds is operated by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, an institution of the State of California. If the 22nd DAA or another public entity contributed to the injury, a government claim may need to be presented within six months. Other drivers, businesses, contractors, or insurers may also be responsible depending on what happened. Learn more about claims involving government entities.
It depends on how the incident occurred. Claims involving the active rail corridor can potentially involve railroad operators, public agencies, contractors, property conditions, warnings, or access issues. Because evidence can disappear quickly and claims involving public entities may carry short deadlines, serious rail injuries should be investigated promptly.
If venue is based on an incident occurring in Del Mar, the San Diego Superior Court’s current ZIP Code List assigns Del Mar ZIP code 92014 to the Central Division. The proper venue can depend on where the defendants live or do business, the type of claim, and other circumstances. See the court’s Where to File guidance for current information.
Depending on the case, compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, future care costs, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by the injury. Our guide to compensation for personal injury victims explains the major categories.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so there is no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. There is no charge for an initial consultation. Our guide to contingency fees and case costs explains how the process works.

Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County, including Del Mar and communities across coastal and inland North County.
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.