Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families after serious accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death in Mission Valley. Our attorneys handle claims arising from crashes on Interstate 8, State Route 163, Friars Road, Camino del Rio, Hotel Circle, and other busy roads throughout the valley.
Serving Mission Valley from our downtown San Diego office.
555 West Beech Street, Suite 206
San Diego, CA 92101
Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm

Hulburt Law Firm focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases where thorough investigation, expert analysis, and trial-ready preparation can make a meaningful difference.
Heavy traffic on Interstate 8, State Route 163, Friars Road, Camino del Rio, and nearby freeway ramps can lead to serious crashes involving unsafe merges, speeding, and sudden congestion.
Mission Valley’s freeway interchanges, merging traffic, and multilane arterial streets create serious risks for motorcyclists when drivers change lanes, turn, or enter traffic without looking.
Cyclists and e-bike riders may be injured along the San Diego River Trail, at busy street crossings, or when drivers make unsafe turns or encroach on their path.
People walking near trolley stations, shopping centers, hotels, and Snapdragon Stadium may be exposed to heavy traffic, long crossings, limited visibility, and drivers who fail to yield.
Unsafe conditions at Mission Valley shopping centers, hotels, apartment buildings, entertainment venues, and other properties can cause serious falls, assaults, and other preventable injuries.
Dog owners may be responsible when their animals injure someone in an apartment complex, public area, business, or other location.
Interstate 8, Interstate 805, Interstate 15, and State Route 163 carry substantial commercial traffic through Mission Valley. Truck crashes may involve the driver, employer, maintenance providers, or other responsible parties.
Injuries involving MTS buses may occur in a collision, at a transit stop, or while boarding or exiting. Claims involving a public transit agency can carry shorter filing deadlines.
We represent people injured in boating and personal-watercraft accidents caused by negligent operation, unsafe rentals, defective equipment, or dangerous conditions on the water.
Mission Valley’s continued residential and commercial development creates risks for workers and bystanders. Claims may involve contractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, or other third parties.
Aircraft crashes and other aviation incidents often cause catastrophic injuries and involve complex questions about operators, maintenance providers, manufacturers, and federal regulations.
We help families investigate fatal accidents, identify responsible parties, and pursue accountability and compensation after the loss of a loved one.
Traumatic brain injuries can affect memory, judgment, personality, independence, and the ability to work. We pursue compensation for treatment, lost income, future care, and lasting effects.
Spinal cord injuries, fractures, and serious disc injuries may require surgery, rehabilitation, or lifelong care. We work to establish the injury’s full medical and financial impact.
Severe burns caused by fires, explosions, electrical hazards, or defective products can require extensive treatment and reconstruction.
Defective vehicle components can contribute to serious accidents, and Hulburt Law Firm represents Mission Valley victims in claims against manufacturers and other responsible parties.
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers may be responsible when an unsafe product causes serious injury or death. We investigate whether its design, manufacture, or warnings were defective.
Flooded crossings, unsafe freeway ramps, inadequate lighting, obstructed sight lines, and missing pedestrian protections can contribute to serious accidents in Mission Valley.
Attorneys Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt represent people and families in Mission Valley 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 is an experienced trial lawyer who has recovered over $150 million for injured clients, including a $28.16 million verdict against Caltrans. His practice focuses on uncovering what happened, identifying every responsible party, and presenting the client’s case clearly and persuasively.
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 with clarity and impact.

Our attorneys have a proven track record of obtaining significant verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. 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.
Mission Valley combines major freeways, busy arterial streets, trolley service, shopping centers, hotels, entertainment venues, and continuing development.
Interstate 8 runs through Mission Valley and connects with Interstate 5, State Route 163, Interstate 805, and Interstate 15. Traffic entering and leaving these freeways also feeds Friars Road, Camino del Rio, Hotel Circle, Fashion Valley Road, Mission Center Road, and other busy city streets.
The City’s Mission Valley Community Plan describes the local transportation network as fragmented and recognizes that congestion at freeway ramps spills onto surrounding streets. The City’s 2026 speed-management plan also identifies portions of Camino del Rio South, Hotel Circle North, Fashion Valley Road, Camino de la Reina, and Texas Street as Safety Corridors.
Serious collisions may involve stopped traffic, unsafe merging, sudden lane changes, speeding, or drivers entering congested streets from freeway ramps. The investigating agency depends on where the crash occurred. The California Highway Patrol generally handles freeway collisions, while the San Diego Police Department responds to crashes on city streets.
Our car accident attorneys examine driver conduct, traffic conditions, vehicle data, roadway design, and other evidence needed to determine responsibility.
People walk throughout Mission Valley to reach trolley stations, shopping centers, hotels, offices, apartments, and Snapdragon Stadium. Those trips frequently require pedestrians to cross wide, high-volume streets or travel between large properties with limited direct connections.
The Mission Valley Community Plan recognizes that high-volume roads, infrequent crossings, large parcels, and indirect routes can make short walking and cycling trips more difficult. Risks can increase around trolley stations and major events, when large numbers of people move between transit platforms, parking areas, businesses, and venues within a short period.
Pedestrian cases may involve a driver’s failure to yield, an unsafe turn, limited visibility, inadequate lighting, or a dangerous walkway or crossing. Our pedestrian accident attorneys investigate each potential cause, and our guide to California pedestrian right-of-way laws explains the duties of drivers and pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks.
Mission Valley lies within the San Diego River floodplain. The City’s community plan explains that low-water road crossings can flood during storms and become impassable. Flooding may also affect visibility, pavement conditions, traffic controls, and a driver’s ability to safely judge the depth or movement of water.
Responsibility for a flood-related accident depends on the circumstances. A driver may be negligent for entering a closed or visibly unsafe roadway. A public entity may also bear responsibility if its property was in a dangerous condition and the legal requirements for liability are satisfied. The fact that a roadway flooded does not, by itself, establish a claim against the City.
These cases require prompt investigation of warnings, closures, drainage, maintenance history, prior flooding, and what the responsible agencies knew. A written government claim generally must be presented within six months. Our guide to dangerous-road claims against government entities explains the process, and our dangerous roadway conditions attorneys handle serious injury and wrongful death cases involving unsafe public roads.
Hulburt Law Firm is built to handle serious cases differently. We accept a limited number of clients so we can investigate each case thoroughly, stay directly involved, and prepare from the beginning as though the case may ultimately be tried.
A strong record of verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, dangerous roadway, product liability, and other complex cases.
We prepare serious cases from the beginning with the evidence, experts, and strategy needed to negotiate from strength or take the case to trial.
Clients work directly with Conor and Leslie Hulburt throughout their case, with clear communication and personal attention.
We are committed to helping clients recover full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and long-term impacts after serious injuries.
A catastrophic injury causes lasting disability or substantially changes a person’s ability to work, live independently, or participate in daily life. Examples include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, and other injuries requiring extensive future care.
Seek medical attention, report the accident to the appropriate agency or property owner, and preserve photographs, witness information, and other available evidence. Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before understanding your rights, and speak with an attorney promptly if the injuries are serious.
The California Highway Patrol generally investigates crashes on Interstate 8, Interstate 5, Interstate 805, Interstate 15, and State Route 163. The San Diego Police Department generally handles collisions on city streets. Eligible parties can request reports through the CHP crash-report system or the City’s police-report system, depending on which agency responded.
Responsibility depends on the circumstances. A driver may be negligent for traveling too fast for the conditions or entering a closed or visibly unsafe roadway. A public entity may also be responsible if the roadway was in a dangerous condition and the legal requirements for liability are satisfied. Our guide to dangerous-road claims against government entities explains these requirements and the shorter filing deadlines.
Potentially responsible parties may include a negligent driver, property owner, event operator, transit agency, or public entity responsible for an unsafe crossing or walkway. The answer depends on where the accident occurred and what caused it. Surveillance footage, incident reports, photographs, and witness accounts should be preserved promptly.
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a city, Caltrans, MTS, or another public entity may be responsible, a written government claim generally must be presented within six months. Other exceptions can shorten or extend the deadline. Our guide to California personal injury filing deadlines explains several of these rules.
Compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning capacity, future care costs, pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. The available damages depend on the injuries, their long-term effects, and the circumstances of the accident.
Possibly. California follows comparative negligence, which allows an injured person to recover compensation even when partly at fault. The recovery is generally reduced by that person’s percentage of responsibility.
Hulburt Law Firm offers free consultations and handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no attorney’s fee unless the firm obtains a recovery for you.

The Hulburt Law Firm serves personal injury victims throughout Mission Valley and the Greater San Diego, California area.
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.