Articles Posted in Personal Injury

Early Tuesday morning, tragedy struck in Escondido when a pedestrian was fatally hit by a garbage truck near Quince Street and Norlak Avenue. According to Escondido Police, the collision occurred around 5:40 a.m. close to the Escondido Fire Department. The victim, whose identity is still being determined, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck…

Motorcycle accidents that occur in Poway and throughout Southern California tend to involve more serious injuries than motor vehicle accidents alone. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), because motorcyclists “lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle,” they are more likely to sustain severe and fatal…

North County Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that our founder, Randy Walton, has been recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026. This prestigious award is a testament to our firm’s unwavering dedication to excellence in injury law. Best Lawyers is one of the most trusted and respected peer-reviewed…

Over the last two decades, cycling as a mode of transportation and recreation has risen for youth and young adults in urban areas, including cities in San Diego County. With the increase in bicycling, children and young adults aged 15 to 39 years old have experienced decreasing rates of cardiovascular disease and other conditions associated…

If you or your child recently suffered a burn injury in the Escondido area, can you file a claim in order to seek compensation for medical bills and rehabilitation? Generally speaking, in terms of filing a lawsuit, the most important thing to do is to discuss liability for the burn injury with an Escondido personal…

Nobody in Oceanside or elsewhere in North County wants to think about the possibility of a fatal attack when interacting with a dog. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that nearly 60 million households across the country have dogs, and California residents have a higher percentage of dog ownership than people in many other states.…

Are older adults in Vista and elsewhere in Southern California at increased risk of injury due to traffic collisions? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drivers aged 70 and up have significantly higher crash death rates than drivers considered middle-aged, or between the ages of 35 and 54. Given that there…

If you’ve been injured in an accident in North County San Diego—whether it happened in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos, or anywhere in between—you may be offered a settlement from an insurance company. It might seem like a relief to have money on the table, but it’s important not to rush. Signing a settlement…

Whether you are a California resident or a recent visitor to the state, if you stayed at a hotel or motel in Oceanside and suffered any type of injury, the hotel could be responsible. Data from Statista shows that California is one of the most-visited states in the country, ranking third after New York and…

When another person’s careless or reckless behavior causes harm to another party in Escondido, for example, the careless or reckless person can be civilly liable for that harm in the local Superior Court. In order to hold a party accountable, you will typically need to file a personal injury lawsuit. While there are different theories…