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The McClellan Law Firm

Craig R. McClellan

1144 State Street, San Diego, CA 92101

About This Firm

The McClellan Law Firm, based in San Diego, California, has been assisting accident victims since 1987. They specialize in personal injury cases, including those involving commercial trucking accidents. The firm is known for its aggressive advocacy and has secured over 140 verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million each. Their expertise covers a wide range of trucking accident causes, such as brake failure, jackknife accidents, driver cellphone use, and tire blowouts. They also investigate negligence related to alcohol/drug use, speeding, driver fatigue, and FMCSA violations. The firm emphasizes thorough investigation, including obtaining driver logs, company records, and preserving evidence. They offer free consultations to help clients understand their rights and pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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Trucking Accident Practice Areas

Brake Failure
Jackknife Accidents
Truck Driver Cellphone Use
Truck Tire Blowouts
Alcohol or drug use
Speeding or reckless driving
Driver fatigue or excessive hours of service
Unsafe operation under the conditions of weather, visibility or grade
Falsified driver's logs, inspection logs, or maintenance records
Moving violations such as tailgating or improper lane changes
Other distractions such as texting while driving

Firm-Reported Case Results

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Firm-Reported Result
$7,830,000.00

Settlement: Our client was partially run over by an asphalt truck

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Firm-Reported Result
$2,250,000.00

Settlement: Our client was paralyzed after being cut off by a truck

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Firm-Reported Result
$31,506,000

McCormack vs. The Rock Church et al.

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Firm-Reported Result
$28,163,528

Personal injury case against the State of California

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Firm-Reported Result
$25,360,000

Product Defect and Negligence

The McClellan Law Firm · San Diego, CA

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Firm-Reported Result
$15,771,234

Amy Ringdahl et.al. vs. Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, Inc. and Rafael Garcia

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Firm-Reported Result
$14,000,000

Bicycle Death Case

The McClellan Law Firm · San Diego, CA

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Awards & Recognition

Member of the Inner Circle of Advocates
Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation by Best Lawyers for 2025 (Craig McClellan)
Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury in the 2025 list of the Best Law Firms
Selected to the list of Super Lawyers every year since 2007 (Craig McClellan)
10/10 Superb rating from Avvo (Attorney McClellan)
A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau
Member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Named as one of the Best Attorneys by the Los Angeles Times (Craig McClellan)
Named one of the Best Lawyers by San Diego Metro (Craig McClellan)
Named one of the Top Lawyers in San Diego in Business Litigation by San Diego Magazine (Craig McClellan)
Named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (Craig McClellan)

Contact This Firm

Free Consultation Available
(619) 215-1488Visit Website
1144 State Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Established 1996
Directory record review: September 17, 2026
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