When older adults fall in Rancho Bernardo, they often suffer severe injuries that require medical intervention. For quite some time, healthcare providers and researchers have known that falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, resulting in devastating hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and other serious harm…
North County San Diego Injury Lawyers
North County High School Sexual Abuse Arrest
A Mt. Carmel High School teacher, Stacy Michelle Walker, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a student in a relationship that spanned over two years. San Diego police reported that the assault occurred between 2017 and 2019. Walker, aged 40, turned herself in and was booked into custody with bail set at over $400,000. She faces 17 felony counts, all…
Pedestrian Injuries in Poway: Collisions Versus Falls
What is more dangerous: a pedestrian injury in a motor vehicle collision or a pedestrian injury in a fall? According to a new study in the Journal of Urban Health conducted by researchers at the Columbua University Mailman School of Public Health says collisions result in more severe injuries, but falls could…
Dog Bites Reach Record Numbers in California
What are the risks of sustaining a dog bite injury in Escondido or elsewhere in San Diego County? California has always been a state with a particularly high number of dog bite cases, and it is routinely cited as a place with the most dog bites, resulting in insurance claims…
San Marcos Slip and Fall Lawyers
Based in the heart of North County, Walton Law Firm has been representing the victims of slip and fall accidents for more than 20 years. We have the experience and resources to investigate when a “dangerous condition” exists on someone’s property, whether public or private, and determine whether there is…
Smartphone Data and Distracted Driving Claims in San Marcos
Car crashes and other motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving are much too common throughout Southern California, and all of these collisions are preventable. When a serious distracted driving crash does occur, it is critical for anyone injured to gather evidence to prove distracted driving in order to obtain…
Suing Churches and Their Leaders for Sexual Assault
Sexual assault within religious institutions such as churches and synagogues, is a sad reality that can lead survivors with profound trauma with lifelong implications. In San Diego cases where individuals have experienced such abuse within a church setting, they can pursue civil claims against not only the perpetrator of the…
Do I even need a Vista car accident lawyer for my case?
Whether or not you should hire a Vista personal injury lawyer after a car accident in North County depends on several factors. Here is some information to help you make an informed decision: Situations where a Vista injury lawyer might be helpful: Serious injuries: If you sustained significant injuries requiring…
Navigating Car Accidents Across North County, San Diego: A Legal Guide
Car accidents are a troubling reality in North County, impacting lives and causing significant stress across its diverse communities. From the coastal areas of Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Encinitas to the inland cities of San Marcos, Escondido, and Poway, no part of the region is exempt from the risks on…
New Report Identifies Types of Drivers by Dangerous Behavior
Whether you are driving in Encinitas or anywhere else in San Diego County or across Southern California, you are likely to observe or encounter some type of risky driving behavior. From motorists who speed by you to those you observe texting while driving despite traveling at a relatively high speed…