Hulburt Law Firm represents people and families in Solana Beach after serious accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. We handle complex cases involving crashes on I-5, Coast Highway 101, and other North County 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.
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-5, Highway 101, Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Via de la Valle, and other local roads can cause life-changing injuries.
Negligent turns, unsafe lane changes, speeding, and dangerous roadway conditions can cause catastrophic injuries to motorcyclists.
Cyclists face particular risks along Highway 101, Lomas Santa Fe Drive, and other busy routes, including riders injured in serious e-bike crashes.
Crosswalks, coastal areas, transit stops, and busy streets can become dangerous when drivers fail to watch for people on foot.
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 on I-5 and local roads may involve unsafe driving, poor training, inadequate maintenance, or other violations.
Claims may involve NCTD buses, school buses, shuttles, charter buses, and other public or private transportation.
Negligent operators, unsafe vessels, and defective equipment can cause severe injuries on coastal and inland waters.
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 catastrophic 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, relationships, 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.
Unsafe intersections, signals, sight lines, pavement, bikeways, and crosswalks can contribute to serious Solana Beach crashes.
Attorneys Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt represent people and families in Solana Beach 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 jury 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 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.
Solana Beach combines coastal neighborhoods, busy regional roads, heavy bicycle traffic, and major transportation corridors within a small city. Where an injury occurs can affect the evidence, responsible parties, insurance coverage, and where a lawsuit is filed. Here are four local issues that may affect a serious injury case.
Dogs are common along Solana Beach neighborhoods, the Coastal Rail Trail, and routes toward Del Mar’s North Beach, where off-leash dogs are permitted during designated hours. California Civil Code section 3342 generally makes a dog owner strictly liable when the dog bites someone in a public place or while the person is lawfully on private property, even if the dog has never bitten before.
Insurance coverage may be available through a homeowner’s or renter’s policy. Our guides explain California’s strict liability dog bite law, what to do after a dog bite, and homeowners insurance dog bite claims. Families can also read about legal protections for children bitten by dogs or visit our dog bite practice.
Highway 101 is one of Solana Beach’s busiest bicycle corridors, with the Coastal Rail Trail and bike facilities carrying riders through the city. Cyclists and e-bike riders share the corridor with vehicle traffic, parked cars, intersections, and drivers turning across their path.
A rider who shares some responsibility for a crash may still recover compensation under California’s comparative negligence rule. Our guides cover what to do after a bicycle accident, California bicycle laws, bicycle helmet laws, and bicycle insurance claims. We also handle serious bicycle and e-bike accident cases.
Solana Beach has about 13,000 residents, but the state estimates more than 110,000 daily vehicle miles traveled within the city. Interstate 5 runs through its center, while Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Via de la Valle, and Highway 101 carry substantial local and regional traffic.
Serious collisions may involve freeway speeds, intersection crashes, unsafe turns, or multiple responsible parties. Our guides explain what to do after a car accident and how fault is determined, or visit our car accident practice.
Personal injury lawsuits arising in Solana Beach are generally filed in the North County Division of the San Diego Superior Court at 325 South Melrose Drive in Vista.
The proper venue can depend on where the incident occurred, the defendants, and the type of claim. Most 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 Solana Beach 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 5 is the city’s main high-speed corridor, while Highway 101, Lomas Santa Fe Drive, and Via de la Valle carry substantial surface traffic. Solana Beach ranks relatively low overall for injury crashes, but the state estimates more than 110,000 daily vehicle miles traveled within this small city.
Potentially, yes. California Civil Code section 3342 generally makes a dog owner liable for a bite in a public place or while the victim is lawfully on private property, even if the dog has never bitten before. Report the bite and see our guides to reporting a dog bite and California’s strict liability dog bite law.
Possibly. The dog-bite statute applies specifically to bites, but a non-bite injury may still support a negligence claim depending on what happened and whether the owner failed to reasonably control the dog. Photographs, witness information, and a prompt report can be important evidence.
An insurer may argue that the cyclist shares fault, but California’s comparative negligence rule generally reduces compensation rather than eliminating a claim. Issues such as lane position or helmet use do not automatically bar recovery. See what to do after a bicycle accident and how to gather evidence after a bicycle crash.
A negligence claim against a driver generally works the same way, but California has separate rules for e-bike classes, helmets, rider ages, equipment, and where certain e-bikes may be ridden. A violation does not automatically defeat an injury claim. See our guide to California e-bike laws and our e-bike accident practice.
The season itself does not change the law, but an intoxicated driver may face additional exposure beyond ordinary negligence, including punitive damages in appropriate cases. California also permits claims against alcohol sellers in limited circumstances involving alcohol furnished to an obviously intoxicated minor.
A catastrophic injury generally causes severe, long-term or permanent effects on a person’s ability to work, live independently, or enjoy daily life. Examples include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, paralysis, and other life-changing injuries.
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury. Claims involving public entities such as Caltrans, the City of Solana Beach, or the 22nd District Agricultural Association generally require a government claim within six months. 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.
Personal injury lawsuits arising in Solana Beach are generally filed in the North County Division of the San Diego Superior Court at 325 South Melrose Drive in Vista. The proper venue can vary depending on the defendants, type of claim, and other circumstances.
Hulburt Law Firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so there is no upfront attorney fee and no attorney fee unless we obtain a recovery for you. Our guide to contingency fees and case costs explains how the arrangement works.

Hulburt Law Firm represents seriously injured people and families throughout Solana Beach, North 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.