Helped Clients Recover Over $25 Billion. Since 1979.
Helped Clients Recover Over $25 Billion. Since 1979.
At The Schenk Law Firm, we know that injuries change lives. Whether caused by negligence, recklessness, or systemic failure, victims and their families deserve accountability. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping you recover—not just financially, but with the compassion and support you need to move forward. We focus on a wide range of personal injury matters, including:
If you’ve been injured in California, navigating medical bills, insurance companies, and new laws can feel overwhelming. Our 2025 Personal Injury Claims Guide explains the latest legal changes, step-by-step strategies to protect your rights, and how to maximize your compensation.
Losing a loved one because of another’s wrongful actions or negligence is devastating—and the impact can be felt for a lifetime. In California, surviving family members have the right to seek compensation for both financial losses, such as lost income and funeral costs, and the immeasurable loss of love, guidance, and companionship.
At The Schenk Law Firm, we handle wrongful death claims arising from car accidents, truck accidents, unsafe premises, defective products, and other preventable events. We work quickly to investigate, preserve evidence, and build a case that honors your loved one’s memory while holding the responsible parties fully accountable.
A traumatic brain injury can change a person’s life forever. Even so-called “mild” TBIs can lead to memory issues, emotional instability, and cognitive decline. At The Schenk Law Firm, we advocate for TBI victims after car crashes, falls, workplace incidents, or assaults. We collaborate with medical experts and specialists to ensure every long-term consequence is fully considered in your claim.
Severe burns can cause devastating physical pain, permanent scarring, emotional trauma, and financial hardship. If you or a loved one suffered a burn injury due to negligence—whether from a workplace accident, defective product, or unsafe property—you may be entitled to significant compensation. Our San Diego burn injury attorneys fight aggressively to hold responsible parties accountable and secure the resources you need for recovery.
Slips, trips, and falls may seem minor—until you’re faced with hospital bills, chronic pain, or lost income. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. Whether your fall occurred in a store, parking lot, apartment building, or public space, we will investigate the hazard and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Dog bites and animal attacks can cause lasting physical and emotional scars. In California, owners are strictly liable for the harm caused by their pets. This means a person or entity is responsible for damages regardless of fault or intent—you don’t have to prove they were negligent. For example, under California law, a dog owner is strictly liable if their dog bites someone, even if the dog never showed aggression before.
Our San Diego dog bite and animal attack personal injury team fights for full compensation for your medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering.
From fender benders to multi-vehicle pileups, collisions can change your life in an instant. At The Schenk Law Firm, we act quickly to preserve evidence, work with accident reconstruction experts, and pursue every responsible party—from distracted drivers to negligent trucking companies. Our founding attorney, Fred Schenk, literally wrote the book on motor vehicle accident law in California, bringing unmatched insight and authority to every case we handle.
Cyclists have little to no protection in a crash — which is why these accidents so often result in serious or life-changing injuries. In San Diego, high-traffic areas like downtown crosswalks, Pacific Beach bike lanes, and busy intersections along El Cajon Boulevard and University Avenue are frequent sites of collisions. Vision Zero data shows striking crash concentrations in areas like El Cajon Boulevard, University Avenue, and Market Street—historic pedestrian and bike corridors. Crashes also spike between 3 PM–6 PM, especially on Fridays. Visiting these areas? Be cautious — and know that if you have been injured here, our local bicycle accident attorneys can help.
At The Schenk Law Firm, we act fast to secure traffic camera footage, witness statements, and police reports before they disappear. Whether you were hit in a crosswalk, sideswiped while riding, or struck by a distracted or impaired driver, we fight to hold negligent motorists accountable and recover full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and long-term needs.
Exposure to asbestos—even decades ago—can lead to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. In San Diego, many cases trace back to Navy shipyards, military vessels, aerospace manufacturing, and older buildings that used asbestos-containing materials well into the late 20th century.
At The Schenk Law Firm, we bring unmatched experience to asbestos litigation. Founding attorney, Fred Schenk, secured the largest asbestos-related verdict in San Diego County history on behalf of a Navy veteran exposed to asbestos during his service—setting a record for compensation in such cases.
We represent veterans, shipyard workers, construction tradespeople, aerospace employees, and families in claims involving occupational exposure, secondary (household) exposure, and defective products containing asbestos. Our team works with top medical and industrial experts to pinpoint sources of exposure, establish liability, and recover maximum compensation for medical care, lost income, and the profound toll these preventable diseases take.
Catastrophic injuries are life-changing, often requiring years—or a lifetime—of medical care and support. In San Diego, they can stem from high-speed roadway collisions, construction site accidents, burn injuries, defective products, severe falls, or even recreational mishaps on our beaches and waterways.
Our team investigates every detail, works with top medical and economic experts, and builds a case for the full cost of your losses—medical bills, lost income, rehabilitation, and pain and suffering. Whether your injury occurred on a job site, in a hospital, in a public space, or on the road, we have the experience to hold the responsible parties accountable and secure the resources you need to move forward.
At The Schenk Law Firm, we are not just lawyers—we are advocates, strategists, and fierce protectors of our clients’ rights. We bring years of experience, courtroom success, and deep compassion to every case. No matter the complexity of your situation, you’ll receive personalized attention and tireless representation.
In most California personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. However, some claims—like those involving government entities or injuries discovered later—have much shorter or different deadlines. Missing these deadlines can completely bar your right to recovery.