San Diego, California — Headquarters
San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer — Steve K. Marks
Our San Diego office is home base — a full-service personal injury practice serving Southern California from Mission Valley. We answer the phone 24/7 and handle everything from routine collisions to catastrophic and wrongful death cases.
Communities We Serve
Serving San Diego County and Southern California
From our Mission Valley office, we represent injury victims throughout the San Diego metropolitan area — including Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon, La Mesa, and Escondido — as well as clients throughout Southern California. If you're not sure whether you're inside our service area, call us; we'll tell you honestly.
Local Legal Framework
California Personal Injury Law — The Basics
General information only — not legal advice. Every case has unique facts and deadlines.
2-Year Statute of Limitations
In most California personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Miss the deadline and your claim is almost always barred — no matter how strong the underlying facts. Claims against government entities (cities, counties, the state) have much shorter deadlines, often just six months to file a government tort claim. When in doubt, call sooner rather than later.
Pure Comparative Negligence
California follows a 'pure comparative negligence' rule: you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you're found 30% responsible for a $100,000 case, you recover $70,000. Even a plaintiff found 90% at fault can still recover 10%. This is one of the most plaintiff-friendly rules in the country.
At-Fault Auto Insurance State
California is an at-fault (tort) state for auto accidents — the driver who caused the crash is financially responsible. State minimum liability limits are low, which is why we routinely pursue your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage when the at-fault driver's policy isn't enough. MedPay coverage on your own policy can also help with initial medical bills regardless of fault.
Practice Areas at This Office
Cases we handle locally
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: By appointment Sunday: Closed Evening and weekend consultations available for injury victims who can't come in during business hours.
Phones answered 24/7 — real people, not a machine.
Our Local Team
Bilingual English/Spanish team on-site. All initial consultations are free, confidential, and carry no obligation. Home and hospital visits available for clients who can't travel.
Local Client Voices
What clients say
After my crash on the 805 I didn't know where to turn. Steve's team walked me through every step and settled my case for far more than the insurance company's first offer.
I was hit by a driver with no insurance. I thought I had no options. They handled the uninsured motorist claim through my own carrier and got me a real recovery.
They took my mother's nursing home case seriously when nobody else would. Professional, aggressive, and always available to answer questions.
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