Hulburt Law Firm represents injured people and families in National City after serious accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. From crashes on I-5 and I-805 to other serious injury claims in the South Bay area, our firm helps clients understand their options and pursue the compensation available under California law.
555 West Beech Street, Suite 206
San Diego, CA 92101
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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.
We represent people seriously injured in crashes on I-5, I-805, SR-54, Highland Avenue, Plaza Boulevard, and other National City roads, including collisions involving drunk, distracted, and reckless drivers.
National City’s freeways and busy surface streets can be especially dangerous for motorcyclists. We handle serious motorcycle crashes involving unsafe turns, lane changes, speeding, and impaired drivers.
Hulburt Law Firm represents cyclists injured on National City streets, including people hurt in collisions involving cars, trucks, unsafe intersections, and e-bike accidents.
We represent pedestrians injured while crossing or walking along busy National City streets such as Highland Avenue and Plaza Boulevard, including children and victims of hit-and-run crashes.
Hulburt Law Firm represents people seriously injured because property owners, landlords, or businesses failed to correct or warn of dangerous conditions.
We represent adults and children seriously injured in dog attacks, including cases involving scarring, nerve damage, and lasting psychological harm.
I-5, I-805, SR-54, port traffic, and commercial activity bring heavy trucks and other commercial vehicles through National City. We handle serious crashes involving trucking companies, commercial drivers, and other responsible parties.
We represent people seriously injured in crashes involving public transit, school buses, shuttles, and other passenger vehicles.
Hulburt Law Firm represents people seriously injured in boating and watercraft accidents caused by negligent operation, unsafe equipment, or other hazards.
We represent people catastrophically injured in construction-site incidents involving contractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and other responsible third parties.
Hulburt Law Firm represents victims and families in serious aviation cases involving aircraft operators, maintenance providers, manufacturers, and other responsible parties.
We represent National City families after fatal car, motorcycle, pedestrian, commercial vehicle, and other preventable accidents, investigating the circumstances and pursuing every responsible party.
Hulburt Law Firm represents people with traumatic brain injuries that cause lasting cognitive, physical, emotional, and financial consequences.
We represent people with spinal cord injuries, paralysis, fractures, and other serious spinal injuries requiring long-term treatment or care.
Hulburt Law Firm represents people with severe burns caused by fires, explosions, electrical incidents, defective products, and other negligence.
We represent people injured when defective tires, restraints, vehicle structures, or other automotive components fail and cause or worsen serious injuries.
Hulburt Law Firm represents people seriously injured by dangerous and defective consumer, industrial, and medical products.
We represent people injured because of dangerous roadway conditions, including unsafe intersections, inadequate sight distance, missing warnings, and defective road design.
Attorneys Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt represent people and families in National City 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.
National City’s freeways, busy commercial streets, and dense neighborhoods create recurring risks for serious car, motorcycle, and pedestrian crashes.
Interstate 5, Interstate 805, and State Route 54 carry high-speed traffic through National City, while Highland Avenue and Plaza Boulevard handle much of the city's local traffic. Collisions on these roads can cause catastrophic injuries when excessive speed, impairment, or unsafe driving is involved.
Alcohol-related crashes are a particular concern. In its 2023 rankings, the California Office of Traffic Safety ranked National City 1st among 103 comparable California cities for people killed or injured in alcohol-involved crashes. National City also ranked 1st for crashes involving drinking drivers under age 21 and drivers ages 21 to 34, and 6th for nighttime crashes.
A driver who chooses to drive while impaired can be held responsible for the injuries they cause. Depending on the evidence, an injured person may also have a claim for punitive damages intended to punish particularly dangerous conduct. Our car accident attorneys investigate serious crashes throughout San Diego County, including cases involving drunk and reckless drivers.
Motorcyclists face many of the same traffic hazards as other drivers but have far less protection when a collision occurs. National City ranked 5th among 103 comparable cities for motorcyclists killed or injured in the state's 2023 traffic-safety data.
Serious motorcycle crashes may involve drivers turning across a rider's path, unsafe lane changes, speeding, impaired driving, or roadway conditions that leave little room for a motorcyclist to avoid a collision. These cases often require prompt preservation of vehicle data, surveillance video, witness testimony, and physical evidence from the crash scene.
Our motorcycle accident attorneys handle serious and catastrophic motorcycle injury cases throughout National City and San Diego County.
Interstate 5, Interstate 805, State Route 54, and National City's industrial and commercial areas carry a steady flow of trucks, delivery vehicles, work vehicles, and other commercial traffic. When a large commercial vehicle is involved in a crash, the size and weight of the vehicle can turn an ordinary collision into a catastrophic injury or wrongful death case.
These cases may involve more than the driver. Depending on the circumstances, responsibility can extend to a trucking company, employer, vehicle owner, maintenance contractor, or other business. Our truck accident attorneys investigate serious commercial vehicle crashes throughout National City and San Diego County.
National City's dense neighborhoods, schools, commercial corridors, and employment centers put pedestrians close to heavy vehicle traffic throughout the day. The state's 2023 traffic-safety rankings placed National City 10th among 103 comparable cities for pedestrians killed or injured and 5th for injured or killed pedestrians under age 15. Hit-and-run collisions ranked 8th.
When a driver leaves the scene, the injured person may still have options. Police investigations, nearby surveillance cameras, witnesses, and vehicle evidence sometimes identify the driver. If the driver cannot be found or has no insurance, uninsured motorist coverage may provide another source of compensation.
California law also imposes important duties on drivers and pedestrians at crosswalks, intersections, and other roadway crossings. Our guide to California pedestrian right-of-way laws explains those rules, and our pedestrian accident attorneys handle serious pedestrian injury and wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County.
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 is a severe injury, such as a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe burn, or other permanent impairment, that significantly changes a person's ability to work or live independently.
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury. Claims against California public entities, including the City of National City or Caltrans, generally require a government claim within six months. Different deadlines apply to claims involving the federal government. Our guide to the statute of limitations for personal injury claims explains these deadlines in more detail.
Depending on the case, compensation may include past and future medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning capacity, future care costs, and damages for pain, suffering, disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. Our guide to compensation for personal injury victims explains the major categories of damages.
Hulburt Law Firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fee upfront, and we are paid only if we obtain a recovery for you. Learn more about contingency fees and costs in personal injury cases.
It can. National City ranked 1st among 103 comparable California cities for people killed or injured in alcohol-involved crashes in the state's 2023 traffic-safety rankings. Evidence of intoxication can be important in proving liability and, in appropriate cases, may support a claim for punitive damages.
Often, yes. Police reports, surveillance video, witnesses, and vehicle evidence may help identify a hit-and-run driver. If the driver cannot be found or is uninsured, uninsured motorist coverage may provide another source of compensation. Our guide to hit-and-run pedestrian accidents explains some of the options available after a driver leaves the scene.
National City ranked 5th among 103 comparable cities for pedestrians under age 15 who were killed or injured in the state's 2023 rankings. Claims involving children require careful investigation of the driver's conduct, roadway conditions, visibility, traffic controls, and the special legal standards that apply to children. Our guide to pedestrian accidents involving children explains these issues in more detail.
A service member injured by a negligent private driver or other civilian party can generally pursue a personal injury claim like any other injured person. Cases involving a federal employee, military vehicle, or federal property can involve different federal laws and deadlines, so those circumstances should be evaluated promptly.

Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families in National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and communities throughout the South Bay and 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.