Practice Areas · Injuries
Personal Injury
San Diego Injuries
Personal Injury in San Diego
When you suffer an injury because of another's negligence, the law allows recovery for all economic loss that can be proven, doctor and medical bills, lost wages, and possibly future medical expenses.
Pain and suffering is different: it's an intangible amount that varies greatly from injury to injury. As a solo practitioner, Joe Crudo gives every client the personal attention needed to prove the full value of their case.
2 years
CA injury filing deadline
Free
Case consultation
Direct
Attorney access
Full value
What we pursue
By the Numbers
Personal Injury, by the numbers
40,9011
People killed in U.S. motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, with an estimated 2.44 million injured
Down 4.3% from 42,721 in 2022; fatality rate of 1.26 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. NHTSA 2023 data.
4,0612
People killed in California traffic crashes in 2023
Down nearly 11% from 4,539 in 2022; includes 1,106 pedestrian and 583 motorcycle deaths. California Office of Traffic Safety.
18,7733
People killed or injured in San Diego County traffic crashes in 2023
California OTS crash rankings; San Diego County ranked 1st of 58 counties for its motorcycle crash rate.
$340 billion4
Total economic cost of U.S. motor vehicle crashes in 2019 (36,500 deaths, 4.5 million injuries)
Includes medical care, lost productivity, and property damage; total societal harm reached about $1.37 trillion once quality-of-life is valued. NHTSA.
Do You Have a Case?
Signs you may have a claim
If someone else's carelessness hurt you, you may be owed far more than an insurer is offering.
- ✓Injured by another's negligence
- ✓Back or neck injuries, product liability, or workers' comp
- ✓Facing medical bills and lost income
- ✓Unhappy with an insurance company's response
The Process
How your case moves forward
Here is how a personal injury claim typically proceeds.
- Free consultation
- We listen to what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a case.
- Building the claim
- We document your economic losses and the impact on your daily life.
- Negotiation
- We pursue full compensation for your bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
- Resolution
- We settle for fair value, or take the case to court when necessary.
Frequently asked
Common questions
What is 'pain and suffering'?+
It's compensation for the intangible impact of an injury, physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment. The amount varies greatly from case to case.
What economic losses can I claim?+
Doctor and medical bills, lost wages or salary, and possibly future medical expenses, generally shown with the bills and records you already have.
Do I really need an attorney?+
Insurance companies work to pay as little as possible. An attorney levels the field and typically recovers far more than an unrepresented claimant.
How much does it cost to start?+
Your consultation is free. Call (858) 622-7280 and Joe will personally review your situation.
Related practice areas
Sources
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Traffic Safety Facts Research Note: Overview of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes in 2023 (DOT HS 813 705) (2025). https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/Publication/813705
- California Office of Traffic Safety, California Traffic Safety Quick Stats (Score Card), 2023 Data (2023). https://www.ots.ca.gov/ots-and-traffic-safety/score-card/
- California Office of Traffic Safety, OTS Crash Rankings: San Diego County 2023 (2023). https://www.ots.ca.gov/rankings/san-diego-county-2023/
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2019 (Revised) (DOT HS 813 403) (2023). https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813403.pdf
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