Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Randall Walton
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Biography
A native of Southern California, attorney Randy Walton represents clients in counties throughout the region. His practice, based in North County San Diego, focuses on a range of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those arising from motor vehicle accidents, work and property injuries, and brain trauma. Mr. Walton firmly believes that individuals harmed by the carelessness of others deserve justice, regardless of the case's size or the severity of the injury. This conviction has driven him to recover millions of dollars for personal injury victims and their families.
In addition to his personal injury work, Mr. Walton dedicates a portion of his practice to holding care facilities accountable for the physical abuse and neglect of elderly and dependent adults. He prosecutes cases against nursing homes, assisted living centers, and home health agencies, addressing the growing issue of elder abuse. To support his advocacy, he is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of both San Diego and California, as well as the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.
Mr. Walton is also a certified mediator with the National Conflict Resolution Center. He demonstrates a strong commitment to his community, having served four years on the San Marcos City Council and ten years on the San Marcos Unified School District's Governing Board. He co-founded Project Next, a non-profit helping high schoolers plan for college or careers, and is a graduate of Leadership North County. An avid surfer, he coached the San Marcos High surf team to three state titles and enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.
Mr. Walton's professional excellence is widely recognized by his peers. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his high-level legal ability and ethics. For 12 consecutive years (2014-2025), he was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers magazine and was most recently named to the 2025 and 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America. His legal foundation includes winning several awards in law school for scholarship, oral advocacy, and legal writing, as well as serving on the national trial team.
Overview
- California Western School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997
- California Western School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Q&A
At Walton Law Firm, we understand that most people hope they'll never need a personal injury lawyer, most never do, but when a serious accident happens, you want a reputable and dedicated firm to stand with you and fight for the recovery you deserve. For the past 25 years, we have been doing just that.
Walton Law Firm respected civil law firm based in North County San Diego, and our focus is exclusively on representing individuals and families who have been impacted by an incident or accident that caused serious injuries. Our primary goal is to handle the legal complexities of your case so you can focus on healing. We have the resources to thoroughly investigate every aspect of your case, and we work tirelessly to achieve the maximum compensation available while minimizing the stress on you and your family.
Our practice covers a wide range of personal injury matters, including:
- Car, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Wrongful death claims
- Premises liability cases, such as slip and trip and falls
- Construction site accidents
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
We believe that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we never charge a fee for an initial consultation to discuss your case. All our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay absolutely no attorney's fees unless we secure a recovery for you. Our priority has always been to provide our clients with the personal service and powerful advocacy they need in a difficult time.
What is my case worth?
That is one of the most important questions a client has, and the honest answer is that it's impossible to put an exact number on a case at the very beginning. Any lawyer who promises a specific dollar amount upfront is not being truthful with you. The value of your case depends on many unique factors that we can only determine after a thorough investigation and as your medical treatment progresses.
That said, the value of a personal injury case is determined by the 'damages' you have suffered. As part of the case, we work to calculate and recover compensation for all of them, which typically fall into two main categories:
Economic Damages: These are the specific, calculable financial losses you have incurred due to your injury. This includes:
- All past, current, and future medical expenses (hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, medication, etc.).
- Lost wages and income from being unable to work.
- Loss of future earning capacity if your injury prevents you from returning to your job or earning what you did before the accident.
- Other out-of-pocket costs, like transportation to medical appointments or necessary home modifications.
Non-Economic Damages: These are intangible losses that don't have a specific price tag but are just as real and devastating. This includes compensation for:
- Physical pain and suffering.
- Emotional distress, anxiety, and mental anguish.
- Loss of enjoyment of life (inability to participate in hobbies or activities you once loved).
- Permanent scarring, disfigurement, or disability.
Other critical factors that influence your case's value include the clarity of who was at fault and the amount of insurance coverage available.
Our commitment to our clients is to first understand the full extent of your injuries and how they impact the client's life. Once we have a complete picture of your damages, we can determine a fair valuation range and fight aggressively to secure the maximum compensation you rightfully deserve.
How long will my case take?
This is another excellent question, and much like determining the case's value, the timeline can vary significantly from one case to another. While we always strive to resolve cases as efficiently as possible, our primary goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for you, not the fastest one. Rushing a case often means leaving money on the table.
Here are the key factors that influence the timeline:
- Your Medical Treatment: This is often the most significant factor. We cannot begin to negotiate a final settlement until you have either fully recovered from your injuries or reached what is known as 'Maximum Medical Improvement'. This is the point where your doctors have a clear understanding of your long-term prognosis and any future medical care you may need. Your health is the priority, and the legal timeline often follows your medical one.
- The Complexity of Your Case: A straightforward car accident with clear fault and minor injuries will typically resolve much faster than a complex case involving multiple defendants, severe injuries, or disputed liability.
- The Cooperation of the Insurance Company: Some insurers are reasonable and willing to negotiate a fair settlement in good faith. Others may use delay tactics, deny responsibility, or make unreasonably low offers. If we are dealing with an uncooperative insurance company, the process will take longer.
A simple case might be resolved through pre-litigation settlement negotiations within nine months to a year. However, if negotiations fail and we need to file a lawsuit to get you fair compensation, the case enters litigation. This formal legal process involves discovery, depositions, motions, and potentially a trial. A case in litigation can take more than a year to resolve or even longer.
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