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Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in San Diego

Representing Victims of Severe & Fatal Injuries Nationwide

A catastrophic injury can turn your life upside down. On top of the emotional hardship, or even trauma that you are experiencing, you and your family are likely struggling with heavy medical and recovery costs. You might even be paying for adaptive technology and in-home assistance. We understand that all of these changes can be overwhelming and sometimes unrealistic to bear without help. That's why we are here.

We Fight for Victims of Serious or Fatal Accidents

Our team of nationally recognized attorneys in San Diego has achieved a record of significant results in a wide range of injury cases.

Our personal injury lawyers are experienced in handling:

  • Spinal Cord Injuries: Spinal cord injuries often result in paraplegia or quadriplegia; severely life-altering conditions. We understand the difficulty and struggles associated with these injuries. If your injury was the result of someone else's negligence, we are here to fight for compensation on your behalf.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury: We represent victims who have suffered moderate to severe brain injury. We work with with neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, physiatrists, and life care planning experts to help build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
  • Acquired Brain Injury: We also represent victims who suffered interrupted flow of blood or oxygen to the brain due to chemical exposure, electrical shock, fumes or near-drowning.
  • Burn Injuries: Our attorneys represent victims of serious burn injuries. We can help you recover compensation for the costs of intensive care, surgery, and convalescence, as well as for your pain and suffering.
  • Amputation: Losing a limb is a horrible, life-altering experience. At The McClellan Law Firm, our San Diego catastrophic injury attorneys are prepared to aggressively fight for those who have lost a limb due to someone else's carelessness.
  • Wrongful Death: We also represent the surviving families of people killed in accidents of all kinds, including plane crashes, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bike accidents, pedestrian accidents, industrial or workplace accidents and construction accidents.

Helping Victims of Catastrophic Accidents in San Diego, CA

For 25+ years, The McClellan Law Firm has maintained a national reputation for excellence in product liability and personal injury litigation. We focus on representing severely injured victims and the surviving families.

We investigate cases carefully to make sure that every potential defendant is identified and included in the lawsuit. More than just simple negligence actions, we bring suits against responsible manufacturers, distributors, and government agencies, making sure that you and your family get the compensation you deserve.

To learn more about our nationwide reputation for excellence in serious accident litigation, contact our office to speak with an experienced San Diego fatal injury lawyer. Call (619) 215-1488 today.

Your Experienced Legal Team

For over 30 years, The McClellan Law Firm has been dedicated to helping clients across California secure justice and protect their futures. Founded by renowned attorney Craig R. McClellan, the firm has earned a reputation for excellence and integrity in the legal field. With decades of experience and a commitment to achieving results, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional representation and unwavering support to every client we serve.

  • The Inner Circle
    Craig McClellan is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States.
  • Best Lawyers 2025
    Craig McClellan was voted Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation by Best Lawyers for 2025.
  • Best Law Firms 2025
    The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury in the 2025 list of the Best Law Firms.
  • Top 10 Settlements - med mal
    Craig McClellan earned one of the top 10 medical malpractice settlements in California, securing a $9,000,000 settlement for a client.
  • Top 10 Settlements - Prem Liability
    Craig McClellan & Conor Hulburt earned one of the top 10 premises liability settlements in California, securing a $3,175,850 settlement for a client.
  • SuperLawyers Top 10
    Craig McClellan has been selected to the list of Super Lawyers every year since 2007, and earned the most votes of ANY lawyer for 2019 in San Diego.
  • AV Preeminent
    Craig McClellan was voted Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation by Best Lawyers for 2019.
  • America's Top 100
    Craig McClellan is listed as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in Business Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
  • AVVO Top 10
    Attorney McClellan has a 10/10 “Superb” rating, the highest rating an attorney can receive from Avvo.
  • BBB
    The firm has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest possible rating offered by the organization.
  • Consumer Attorneys
    Attorney McClellan is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and previously served on its Board of Directors.
  • LA Times
    Attorney Craig McClellan was named as one of the “Best Attorneys” by the Los Angeles Times.
  • SD Metro
    Attorney Craig McClellan was named one of the “Best Lawyers” by San Diego Metro.
  • SD Magazine
    Attorney Craig McClellan was named one of the Top Lawyers in San Diego in Business Litigation by San Diego Magazine.
  • LawDragon
    Craig McClellan has been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, which honors the nation’s top advocates.
  • “I swear they work 24/7! And most importantly, we knew that they truly cared about us and the outcome. They fought for our family and have given us the piece of mind that our son's healthcare will always be covered.”
    S.P.
  • “We will NEVER forget what you did for us Craig. We are FOREVER GRATEFUL.”
    K.V.
  • “We wouldn’t be here, in this moment of life without the kindness and professionalism of you all and how you went to bat for us! Eternally grateful!”
    A.K.

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