Hulburt Law Firm's Poway personal injury lawyers represent people and families after serious crashes on Poway Road, Pomerado Road, Scripps Poway Parkway, and State Route 67, as well as catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. We handle life-changing cases involving vehicle collisions, pedestrian and bicycle crashes, dangerous property conditions, construction injuries, defective products, and unsafe roads.
Our firm takes a limited number of serious cases so each one can be carefully investigated, fully developed, and prepared for trial from the beginning. Every case starts with a free, confidential consultation, and there is no fee unless we win.
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San Diego, CA 92101
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Our firm focuses on serious injury and wrongful death cases. We represent people injured in traffic collisions, construction accidents, dangerous property conditions, defective products, and other incidents caused by negligence.
We represent people seriously injured in crashes on Poway Road, Pomerado Road, Scripps Poway Parkway, and other roads throughout San Diego County.
We help families investigate fatal accidents, identify every responsible party, and pursue accountability and compensation after the loss of a loved one.
We represent cyclists and e-bike riders injured by negligent drivers, unsafe intersections, dangerous road conditions, and other hazards.
Motorcycle crashes often cause catastrophic injuries. We investigate driver negligence, roadway conditions, vehicle evidence, and other factors that may have contributed to the collision.
We represent pedestrians seriously injured in crosswalks, intersections, parking areas, and along roadways by negligent drivers or dangerous conditions.
Property owners may be responsible when unsafe conditions cause serious falls, assaults, or other injuries to visitors and customers.
Commercial vehicle cases can involve trucking companies, employers, maintenance contractors, and other parties in addition to the driver.
We handle serious injury cases involving public transit, school buses, charter buses, shuttles, and other passenger transportation.
Workers and bystanders injured on construction sites may have claims against general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and other responsible parties.
Traumatic brain injuries can affect cognition, memory, personality, employment, and independence. We build these cases around both the immediate injury and its long-term consequences.
We represent people with spinal cord injuries, paralysis, fractures, herniated discs, and other serious spinal injuries requiring significant medical care.
Severe burns can require surgeries, skin grafts, rehabilitation, and long-term treatment for scarring and disfigurement.
When a defective tire, restraint system, vehicle structure, or other component causes or worsens an injury, the manufacturer may be responsible.
Unsafe intersections, inadequate traffic controls, poor roadway design, missing warnings, and other public property defects can contribute to serious crashes.
California law generally holds dog owners strictly liable when their dog bites someone who is lawfully on public or private property.
Attorneys Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt represent people and families in Poway 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 uncovering what happened, identifying every responsible party, and presenting the client's story clearly and persuasively. He is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers and holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent peer rating.
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 significant verdicts and settlements in serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout California. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee or predict 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.
In the most recent California traffic safety crash rankings, 114 people were killed or injured in Poway collisions in a single year. Poway Road, Pomerado Road, Scripps Poway Parkway, and the roads leading to I-15 and SR-67 can produce high-energy crashes with life-changing consequences. Those serious injury cases are the focus of our practice.
Just east of Poway, State Route 67 climbs toward Ramona through steep, two-lane backcountry. Drivers have called it "Blood Alley," and it consistently ranks among the deadliest roads in San Diego County. Long stretches have no center divider, posted speeds reach 55 mph, and the route is lined with blind curves. Many Poway families use SR-67 to reach Ramona, and the collisions there are some of the most serious in the region.
Poway's main roads carry heavy, fast-moving traffic. Pomerado Road, Twin Peaks Road, Espola Road, Poway Road, and Scripps Poway Parkway see side-impact "T-bone" crashes at busy intersections. On the city's west side, drivers reach Interstate 15 through Rancho Bernardo Road, Sabre Springs Parkway, and Ted Williams Parkway, where freeway-speed merging can produce high-energy crashes and serious injuries.
Our guides on the steps to take after a car accident, the most common causes of crashes, and the compensation available to car accident victims explain what to expect. Our car accident practice handles serious collision cases throughout San Diego County.
Sometimes the road is part of the problem: a poorly designed intersection, missing signs, faded striping, or an unsafe work zone. When a public agency such as Caltrans or the City of Poway is responsible for a hazardous condition, you may have a claim against that agency, but the rules and deadlines are different from an ordinary injury claim.
A claim against a government entity must usually be filed within a six-month deadline, far shorter than the standard two-year deadline for most injury cases. Our attorneys have taken on Caltrans and won, including a recent multi-million dollar settlement for a cyclist struck on SR-67 near the Iron Mountain trailhead.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in future cases.
If you believe a road defect played a role, our guides on suing the government for a dangerous road, claims against Caltrans, and dangerous intersection liability explain who may be responsible. Our dangerous roadway conditions practice handles these cases and can help preserve evidence and protect the short government-claim deadline.
One notable finding in Poway's traffic data involves its youngest riders. Six bicyclists under age 15 were killed or injured in the most recent reporting year, ranking Poway 4th of 93 comparable California cities.
School traffic and young riders are common around Espola Road, Twin Peaks Road, and Poway's neighborhood routes, and e-bikes allow children and teenagers to travel at higher speeds than traditional bicycles. A driver's moment of inattention can cause devastating injuries.
California requires bicycle and e-bike riders under 18 to wear a helmet. Failure to wear one does not automatically eliminate a claim against a negligent driver, although helmet use and comparative fault may become issues depending on how the injury occurred.
Our guides on what to do after a bicycle accident, California's bicycle helmet laws, California e-bike laws, and child pedestrian accidents explain families' rights. Our bicycle accident practice handles serious cases involving children, teenagers, and adult riders.
Under the San Diego Superior Court's zip-code filing rules, Poway's 92064 and 92074 zip codes are assigned to the Central Division in downtown San Diego, not the North County Division in Vista.
The downtown courthouse is only a few minutes from our office on West Beech Street, so our attorneys are there regularly. Familiarity with the local court, its judges, and San Diego juries is part of preparing a serious injury case for litigation and trial.
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, or severe burn, that causes long-term or permanent disability and significantly affects a person's ability to work, live independently, or participate in everyday life.
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury. Claims involving public entities, including Caltrans, the City of Poway, and the County of San Diego, can involve much shorter deadlines, generally requiring a government claim within six months.
Our guide to the statute of limitations for personal injury claims explains these deadlines and important exceptions.
It can. State Route 67 is a state highway maintained by Caltrans, so if a dangerous roadway condition contributed to the crash, there may be a claim against the state. Claims against Caltrans generally require a government claim to be presented within six months, making early investigation especially important.
Our guide to suing Caltrans after a California accident explains these claims. Our firm also obtained a $28.16 million jury verdict against Caltrans in a dangerous-roadway case involving a catastrophically injured child.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in future cases.
A negligent driver may be responsible when a child is injured while riding a bicycle or e-bike. California generally evaluates a child's conduct based on what could reasonably be expected from a child of similar age, intelligence, knowledge, and experience rather than simply applying an adult standard of care.
California also requires bicycle riders under 18 to wear helmets. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically prevent recovery, although it may become an issue if the lack of a helmet contributed to the injuries being claimed.
Poway's most recent state crash data reported six bicyclists under age 15 killed or injured, ranking the city 4th of 93 comparable California cities. Our guides to California bicycle helmet laws and California e-bike laws explain these issues in more detail.
Usually not. Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide compensation when the responsible driver has no insurance, does not have enough insurance, or cannot be identified. This coverage can apply even when the injured person was a pedestrian or cyclist, depending on the policy and circumstances.
Hit-and-run claims can have additional requirements and short notice deadlines, so they should be investigated promptly. Our guide to crashes involving uninsured drivers explains how this coverage may apply.
The City of Poway contracts with the San Diego County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement, including traffic investigation. Crashes within the city are generally investigated by the Poway Sheriff's Station, while collisions on nearby freeways or state highways may be investigated by the California Highway Patrol depending on the location and circumstances.
You can request a Sheriff's accident report through the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. If CHP investigated the crash, reports can be requested through the California Highway Patrol.
We obtain the investigating agency's report as part of our investigation, but we do not assume the report's conclusions are correct. Physical evidence, video, witnesses, vehicle data, and other evidence may tell a different story.
Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway has a 24-hour emergency department, while Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido is a designated Level II Trauma Center equipped to treat seriously injured patients. Depending on the severity of the injuries and emergency medical protocols, a patient may therefore be transported to Escondido for trauma care.
Being treated in Escondido rather than Poway does not, by itself, affect your right to pursue compensation. Medical and hospital records from every facility involved in your care can become important evidence of your injuries, treatment, and future medical needs.
Under the San Diego Superior Court's zip-code filing rules, Poway's 92064 and 92074 zip codes are assigned to the Central Division in downtown San Diego, not the North County courthouse in Vista.
The proper venue can depend on the parties, where the incident occurred, and other legal rules, but serious personal injury lawsuits arising in Poway are generally filed in the Central Division. Hulburt Law Firm's office on West Beech Street is only a few minutes from the downtown courthouse.
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include past and future medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, rehabilitation and future care costs, pain, emotional distress, physical limitations, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Our guide to compensation for personal injury victims explains the different categories of damages that may be available.
Hulburt Law Firm handles personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no hourly fee or upfront retainer, and no attorney's fee is charged unless there is a recovery.
Our firm also advances the costs needed to investigate and litigate the case. Those costs are reimbursed from a recovery, but the client is not required to repay them if there is no recovery. Our guide to personal injury contingency fees and case costs explains how it works.

Hulburt Law Firm represents seriously injured people and families throughout Poway and San Diego County. From our office in downtown San Diego, we handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout the region.
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.