Practice Areas · Auto & Vehicle
Auto & Car Accidents
San Diego Auto & Vehicle
Auto & Car Accidents in San Diego
After a crash you may be entitled to recover for all of your economic losses, medical bills, lost wages, and future care, plus pain and suffering. Insurance companies are in business to make a profit, so they look for any reason to deny a claim or offer as little as possible.
Crudo Law deals with the insurance companies for you, so you can focus on recovering. And when injured clients don't have adequate medical coverage, Joe helps connect them with the care they need.
2 years
CA injury filing deadline
Free
Case consultation
$0
Up-front, most cases
Full value
What we pursue
By the Numbers
Auto & Car Accidents, by the numbers
40,9011
People killed in U.S. motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, with an estimated 2,442,581 more injured
NHTSA, 2023 data
4,0612
People killed on California roads in 2023, down nearly 11% from 4,539 in 2022
California Office of Traffic Safety, 2023 (SWITRS/FARS)
6,3353
Motorcyclists killed in U.S. traffic crashes in 2023, 15% of all traffic fatalities
NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts, 2023 data
5,4724
People killed in U.S. crashes involving large trucks in 2023; 70% (3,837) were occupants of other vehicles, not the truck
NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts, 2023 data
2 years5
California deadline to file most car-accident injury lawsuits from the date of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1)
California Legislature, current statute
Do You Have a Case?
Signs you may have a claim
Don't accept a quick settlement before you know what your claim is worth, talk to us first.
- ✓Injured in a car, motorcycle, or truck accident
- ✓Someone else's negligence caused the crash
- ✓Facing medical bills or lost wages
- ✓An insurance company is delaying or lowballing you
The Process
How your case moves forward
Here is how a typical accident claim moves forward from your first call.
- Free consultation
- We review what happened and explain whether you have a claim, at no cost.
- Investigation
- We gather the police report, medical records, and evidence, and connect you to care if needed.
- Demand & negotiation
- We present your losses to the insurance company and negotiate for full value.
- Settlement or trial
- We settle when the offer is right, and are prepared to sue when it isn't.
Frequently asked
Common questions
What can I recover after an accident?+
You may recover economic losses, medical bills, lost wages, and future medical expenses, as well as pain and suffering, which varies from case to case.
How long do I have to file?+
California generally allows two years for a personal injury claim, but evidence disappears fast. It's best to speak with an attorney right away.
The insurance company already called me, should I settle?+
Not before you talk to us. Early offers are often far below what your claim is worth. We deal with the insurer so you don't have to.
What if I can't afford medical care?+
Many injured clients don't have adequate coverage. Joe can help you get the medical care you need while your case is pending.
Related practice areas
Sources
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Traffic Safety Facts 2023 Data: Summary of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes (DOT HS 813 762) (2025). https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813762
- California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Traffic Safety Quick Stats (Score Card) (2025). https://www.ots.ca.gov/ots-and-traffic-safety/score-card/
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Traffic Safety Facts 2023 Data: Motorcycles (DOT HS 813 732) (2025). https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813732
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Traffic Safety Facts 2023 Data: Large Trucks (DOT HS 813 717) (2025). https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813717
- California Legislative Information (State of California), California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1 (2025). https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=335.1&lawCode=CCP
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