Personal Injury Attorney in San Diego

Have you recently been involved in a preventable accident?

Personal injury is an area of law that deals with injuries caused by other people's recklessness, carelessness or intentional wrongdoing. A person who has sustained any physical or emotional injury as a result of another's conduct has the legal right to sue the responsible party for money for medical care, lost earnings and a variety of other expenses or losses related to their injuries. To take full advantage of the many benefits that personal injury law has to offer, we recommend involving a San Diego personal injury lawyer to help with your case.

There are numerous types of personal injury cases that may be filed in the San Diego area. We have highlighted a number of our primary areas of practice in this field, but welcome you to either call us or explore our site to learn more about these and the other cases we handle.

Asbestos Injury
Exposure to asbestos may cause mesothelioma, a deadly and rare form of cancer that may not present itself for decades after exposure. In some cases, it may take as long as 40 years for a patient to exhibit symptoms. Read more about asbestos injury…

Auto Accidents
Auto accidents are a common occurrence throughout San Diego, particularly in the congested city streets and nearby freeways. Depending on the specific collision, they may cause serious and lasting injuries that require extensive medical care. Read more about auto accidents…

Bicycle Accidents
The rider of a bicycle is at a particularly high risk of injury if struck by a motor vehicle. At our personal injury firm, we represent bicycle riders who have been injured in car accidents, offering experienced counsel to help our clients seek fair compensation. Read more about bicycle accidents…

Boating Accidents
When an accident occurs on the water, a victim may not only be in danger of sustaining physical injury from the impact of a collision but also from falling into the water and drowning or nearly drowning. Boat accident claims may involve motorized boats, Jet Skis, diving accidents and more. Read more about boating accidents…

Catastrophic Injuries
By definition, a catastrophic injury may be any type of injury that requires extensive medical care. These injuries also often threaten the lives of the victims and may cause lasting disabilities that interfere with a victim's ability to work or partake in activities he or she once enjoyed. Read more about catastrophic injuries…

Defective Products
A consumer product that is improperly designed, has a manufacturing defect, has an inadequate warning label or has improper instructions may cause serious injury to a consumer. Whether it is a toy, tool, electronic device, home appliance or other item, the results may be catastrophic. Read more about defective products…

Drowning
The victim of a boating accident or swimming pool accident may lose his or her life or may suffer life-changing injuries in a drowning or near drowning accident. Determining negligence in these cases is important, as it can help a victim and family seek justice and monetary damages for medical care and more. Read more about drowning…

Elder Abuse
Perhaps one of the most disheartening areas of practice for our San Diego law firm involves elder abuse. We believe the elderly should be treated with respect and compassion, but far too often they are subjected to physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse. Read more about elder abuse…

Intentional Conduct
A person who intentionally harms another may not only be brought to justice in criminal court but may face a personal injury or wrongful death suit in civil court. The civil lawsuit may help the victim seek financial compensation that will cover medical bills and other losses they have experienced. Read more about intentional conduct and personal injury claims…

Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a term used to describe misconduct or negligence on the part of a professional in the medical field. For example, a doctor may mistakenly write down the wrong prescription for a patient. A surgeon may perform a procedure incorrectly. A nurse may fail to properly monitor a patient. Read more about medical malpractice…

Motorcycle Accidents
Due to the potentially severe nature of a motorcycle accident, we believe it is essential to provide our clients with experienced legal counsel in order to seek fair compensation for their claims. We take into account not only medical bills but the full extent of damage to their bikes, lost wages and much more. Read more about motorcycle accidents…

Nursing Home Abuse
When elder abuse or other wrongful conduct occurs in a San Diego nursing home, it is crucial to report the incident to the authorities. It is also important to consider seeking legal counsel in order to hold the responsible facility or caregiver accountable for their conduct. Read more about nursing home abuse…

Pedestrian Accidents
A pedestrian who is struck by a car, truck, bus or other motor vehicle may experience life-threatening injuries, including internal organ damage, head trauma, spinal cord injury and more. We believe in holding negligent drivers accountable for causing these serious accidents. Read more about pedestrian accidents…

Premises Liability
Premises liability is a term used to refer to injury claims that involve accidents or other injury-causing incident that occur on another's property. Property owners and managers may be held liable if they are negligent in maintaining reasonably safe property grounds. Read more about premises liability…

Dog Bites
For a dog bite victim in San Diego, recovering compensation for medical care and other damages can be made easier with the help of a competent injury lawyer. California law provides for the strict liability of dog owners in these cases, except for in certain circumstances. Read more about dog bites…

Slip & Falls
A slip and fall accident may be startling, embarrassing and painful for a victim. It may cause serious injuries, such as a broken hip, ankle or tailbone, or head trauma. If an accident of this kind occurs because another person is negligent, a victim may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Read more about slip and fall accidents…

Strict Liability
Strict liability refers to a situation where an individual or business entity may be held liable for injuries caused to another, regardless of specific intent or negligence. Dog bites and defective products are two examples where the dog owner or manufacturer, respectively, may be held liable without the injured party having to prove negligence. Read more about strict liability…

Trucking Accidents
A fully loaded commercial truck may weigh up to 80,000 pounds or even more with a special permit. These large, heavy vehicles can literally destroy a typical passenger car, causing cataclysmic injuries to the occupants. Read more about truck accidents…

Train Accidents
A train accident has the potential to be the most catastrophic of all transportation accidents. Trains move quickly and may carry numerous passengers or hazardous cargo. In the event of a collision, hundreds of people may be severely injured or may have little to no chance of survival. Read more about train accidents…

Transportation Accidents
There are various modes of transportation that a person may choose when traveling. Whether traveling by train, bus, car, boat or airplane, the results of an accident may be traumatic. These accidents are the leading cause of accidental injury nationwide. Read more about transportation accidents…

Workplace Injuries
A person may be injured at work in an accident, due to exposure to toxins or other hazards or as the result of a repetitive motion associated with his or her job duties. In these cases, the injured worker may be able to seek workers' compensation benefits. Read more about workplace injuries…

Wrongful Death
If you have lost a loved one, you may be able to seek justice by way of a civil lawsuit. When a wrongful death is caused by another's negligence or intentional wrongdoing, the surviving family members or estate of the deceased may seek financial damages to hold the responsible party accountable. Read more about wrongful death…

No matter the exact nature of the accident that you have suffered or the injuries that you have sustained, one thing will remain constant: the need for a knowledgeable attorney to help you navigate through the often tricky and complex process of pursuing your just and sizeable compensation.

Advocates for San Diego Personal Injury Victims

If you have recently been involved in an accident that could have been prevented with the proper amount of caution and care, you should not be expected to suffer silently without the proper amount of monetary relief. In situations of this nature, it is important to hold responsible parties liable for the reckless, negligent or careless behavior. You, however, should not attempt to do this alone. Personal injury claims are tricky and if mishandled could leave you between a rock and a hard place indefinitely. For this reason, it is highly advisable that you do not hesitate to contact a knowledgeable attorney that you can trust to place your best interests first and foremost.

Regardless of whether you are facing a premises liability case, a drowning accident or one involving nursing home abuse resulting in elder abuse, workplace injuries, asbestos injuries (such as those involving mesothelioma), or a car accident such as a head-on collision, rear-end collision resulting in whiplash, drunk driving accident or a distracted driving accident caused by a driver who was texting while driving, you can be confident that the Law Office of Mark Bush will have the support and guidance that you deserve. With a reputation as aggressive defenders of the rights of the injured, we have proven over the years that we have the mettle to protect our clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. If you choose to work with an attorney from our firm, you will be able to breathe easier knowing that we will go the distance in our efforts to provide comprehensive and dynamic legal aid - even in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death.

What's involved in a San Diego personal injury claim?

In any type of injury case in San Diego, an attorney may make a big difference for a victim. There are different aspects involved in winning a personal injury case, and a legal professional will have the resources and experience to properly handle these. An injury victim will need to prove:

• The defendant (the person you're bringing a claim against) had an obligation to you, the victim, in some way (for example, the driver of a car has the obligation to obey traffic signals);
• The defendant violated this obligation;
• You were injured; and
• The defendant's actions were the proximate (probable) cause of your injuries.

If you were injured and are looking for the right lawyer for your case, don't hesitate to call our law offices. During a free initial consultation, you can talk to an injury attorney who has experience in this field and can offer you valuable insight into your legal matter.

Contact a San Diego personal injury attorney at our offices today to schedule your initial case consultation!