Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families in La Mesa after serious accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. We handle complex cases involving crashes on I-8, SR-94, SR-125, La Mesa Boulevard, University Avenue, and other busy local roads, as well as unsafe property, defective products, dangerous roads, and corporate or government negligence.
Clients work directly with attorneys Conor and Leslie Hulburt. Our firm limits the number of cases it accepts so we can give serious injury and wrongful death cases the time, preparation, and attention they require. Both attorneys bring substantial litigation experience to complex personal injury cases.
555 West Beech Street, Suite 206
San Diego, CA 92101
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Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases. We focus on complex claims requiring careful investigation, expert analysis, and preparation for trial.
Serious crashes on I-8, SR-94, SR-125, La Mesa Boulevard, University Avenue, and other local roads can cause life-changing injuries.
Negligent turns, unsafe lane changes, and dangerous roadway conditions can cause catastrophic injuries to motorcyclists.
Cyclists injured by negligent drivers, unsafe intersections, and dangerous roads may have claims, including after serious e-bike crashes.
Crosswalks, intersections, transit areas, schools, and busy La Mesa streets are common settings for serious pedestrian crashes.
Unsafe walkways, stairs, lighting, security, maintenance, and other property hazards can lead to serious injuries.
Children and adults can suffer serious bites, scarring, nerve damage, and other lasting injuries from dog attacks.
Commercial vehicle crashes may involve unsafe driving, poor training, inadequate maintenance, or other trucking violations.
Claims may involve MTS, school buses, charter buses, shuttles, and other public or private transportation.
Negligent boat operators, unsafe vessels, and defective equipment can cause severe injuries on the water.
Contractors, property owners, manufacturers, and other third parties may be responsible for serious construction injuries.
Pilot error, poor maintenance, defective components, and other failures can contribute to serious aviation crashes.
When negligence causes the loss of a loved one, surviving family members may pursue accountability and compensation.
Traumatic brain injuries can affect memory, concentration, behavior, employment, and daily life.
Spine and spinal cord injuries may result in paralysis, chronic pain, surgery, and long-term care needs.
Fires, explosions, electrical hazards, chemicals, and defective products can cause severe and lasting burns.
Defective tires, seats, airbags, seatbelts, roofs, and other vehicle components can cause or worsen catastrophic injuries.
Unsafe designs, manufacturing errors, and inadequate warnings can make consumer and industrial products dangerously defective.
Dangerous intersections, signals, sight lines, pavement, barriers, and crosswalks can contribute to serious crashes.
Attorneys Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt represent people and families in La Mesa facing catastrophic injury and wrongful death. By accepting a limited number of serious cases, they remain directly involved in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of each claim.
Conor has recovered more than $150 million for clients, including a $28.16 million jury verdict against Caltrans. His practice focuses on serious injury cases involving complex liability, dangerous roadways, defective products, and other forms of negligence.
Leslie brings extensive experience in mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals. Her background in journalism and education strengthens her ability to uncover the truth, explain complex evidence, and communicate a client’s experience with clarity and impact.

Our attorneys have achieved life-changing results for people and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County and California. 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.
An improperly installed gate collapsed on a subcontracted worker after the general contractor asked him to paint it, killing him.
A genetic testing corporation rushed a product to market, causing an oversight that changed a family's life.
An inadequately supported concrete block wall collapsed onto a construction worker in El Cajon, causing his death.
Rough asphalt on a race route significantly reduced tire traction, causing a racer to lose control of his vehicle and suffer fatal injuries.
Tell us what happened and how you were injured. We’ll evaluate the incident, potential defendants, and whether we can help. There is no charge for the consultation.
We preserve evidence, obtain records, interview witnesses, identify responsible parties and insurance coverage, and bring in experts when needed to prove what happened and the full extent of your injuries.
We prepare every case with trial in mind. That allows us to negotiate from a position of strength and take the case to a jury when the responsible parties refuse to provide fair compensation.
La Mesa combines major freeways, busy surface streets, trolley stations, and walkable commercial districts within a compact city. Where and how an injury occurs can affect the evidence, responsible parties, legal deadlines, and where a lawsuit is filed. Here are three local issues that may affect a serious injury case.
Interstate 8 and State Routes 94 and 125 cross La Mesa, while Fletcher Parkway, University Avenue, and La Mesa Boulevard carry significant local traffic. The state’s most recent Office of Traffic Safety crash rankings counted 248 people killed or injured in La Mesa in a single year.
La Mesa ranked 17th of 103 comparable cities for alcohol-involved victims, 14th for motorcyclist victims, and 19th for nighttime injury crashes. Serious collisions may involve impaired driving, speeding, unsafe roadway conditions, or multiple sources of insurance coverage. Our guides explain what to do after a car accident and how fault is determined.
La Mesa has five trolley stations, including Spring Street, La Mesa Boulevard, Grossmont, Amaya Drive, and 70th Street. These transit areas bring pedestrians, drivers, buses, and trolleys together around crossings and busy streets. The state recorded 20 pedestrians killed or injured in La Mesa in its most recent crash-rankings year.
Claims involving MTS are different from ordinary injury claims because MTS is a public entity. A formal government claim for personal injury generally must be presented within six months of the injury. Our guide to MTS accident claims explains these requirements, and our pedestrian accident practice addresses serious crossing and crosswalk injuries.
Personal injury lawsuits arising in La Mesa are generally filed in the Central Division of the San Diego Superior Court. Although La Mesa is in East County, the court currently directs civil limited and unlimited cases from the East and South County divisions to the Central Division at 330 West Broadway in downtown San Diego.
The proper venue can depend on where the incident occurred, where the defendants live or do business, the type of claim, and other circumstances. Most personal injury cases resolve before trial, but preparing a case for the court and jury that may ultimately hear it remains an important part of building its value.
Serious injury cases require careful investigation, direct attorney involvement, and preparation for trial. Hulburt Law Firm represents La Mesa clients in complex cases involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death.
We limit the number of cases we accept so each client receives focused attention, clear communication, and a strategy tailored to the facts of the case.
Our attorneys have a strong track record of achieving meaningful results in serious injury and wrongful death cases.
We handle complex claims involving corporations, manufacturers, contractors, insurance companies, and public entities.
Clients work directly with Conor and Leslie and receive clear guidance throughout their case.
We document the full medical, financial, and personal impact of an injury to pursue all available compensation.
Interstate 8 and State Routes 94 and 125 carry high-speed traffic through La Mesa, while Fletcher Parkway, University Avenue, and El Cajon Boulevard are major surface streets. The state ranks La Mesa in the worst fifth of its 103-city group for alcohol-involved victims, motorcyclist victims, and nighttime injury collisions.
La Mesa ranks 17th of 103 comparable California cities for alcohol-involved crash victims. In addition to an insurance claim, drunk driving may support punitive damages depending on the circumstances. The criminal DUI case is separate from, and does not replace, your civil claim.
Insurers may try to place fault on the rider, but California’s comparative negligence rule means sharing some fault reduces compensation rather than eliminating it. La Mesa ranks 14th of 103 comparable cities for motorcyclist victims. Our guide to motorcycle insurance claims explains the claims process.
Often, yes. La Mesa recorded 22 hit-and-run injury collisions in the state’s most recent crash-rankings year. If the driver cannot be identified, uninsured motorist coverage may apply, but California imposes special requirements for unknown-driver claims, including prompt police and insurer reporting.
Yes. MTS is a public entity, so a formal government claim is generally required within six months of the injury, far shorter than the deadline for most injury lawsuits. Evidence such as onboard video and agency records should also be requested quickly. See our guide to MTS accident claims.
Property owners and businesses may be responsible for dangerous conditions such as wet floors, broken pavement, unsafe stairs, or poor lighting when they knew or should have known about the hazard. Our guide to property owners’ duty of care and our premises liability practice explain these claims.
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury, but much shorter deadlines can apply when a government entity is involved. Our guide to the personal injury statute of limitations explains the major deadlines and exceptions.
Depending on the case, compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, future care, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the injury. Our guide to personal injury compensation explains the major categories of damages.
Case value depends on the severity and permanence of the injuries, past and future medical needs, lost income, available insurance and assets, the strength of the liability evidence, and other circumstances. Serious cases often require expert analysis to determine their full value.
La Mesa civil personal injury cases are generally filed in the Central Division of the San Diego Superior Court at 330 West Broadway in downtown San Diego. The proper venue can vary depending on the parties, type of claim, and other circumstances.
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 seriously injured people and families throughout La Mesa, East County, and communities across San Diego 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.