Randy Walton was born and raised in Southern California native, and while is law firm is based in Northern San Diego County, he takes cases in all Southern California counties. Walton Law Firm represents individuals and families in a variety of personal injury and wrongful death matters, including motor vehicle accidents, work injuries, property injuries, and injuries to the brain and spine. No matter the size of the case, or the magnitude of the harm, Mr. Walton believes strongly that those harmed by the negligence or carelessness of others deserve justice for their injuries. As a result, he has collected tens of millions of dollars for personal injury victims and wrongful death heirs.
A portion of Mr. Walton's practice is also dedicated to the prosecution of nursing facilities, including nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities), residential care facilities, and assisted living facilities, including home health care, in cases involving the physical abuse and neglect of the elderly and dependent adults. The neglect and abuse of our elders (and dependent adults) is a growing concern in the United States, and Mr. Walton is dedicated to helping those who have been victimized by neglect or abuse.
Mr. Walton also dedicates a significant amount of time to his community. He served for four years as an elected member of the San Marcos City Council, and for 10 years previous to that he served as a member of the Governing Board of the San Marcos Unified School District, a school district that serves over 20,000 students. He also is the founder of Project Next, an organization dedicated to helping high school students navigate a life beyond high school. Mr. Walton has been active in local youth sports for many years. He coached the San Marcos High surf team to three state titles.
- California Western School of Law
- J.D. | Law
- Honors: Member of National Trial Team; Academic Awards for Legal Writing
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- University of California - San Diego
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- Walton Law Firm, APC
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- City of San Marcos, CA
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- What is 'Abuse' Under the Elder Abuse Act?
- Trial Bar News
- Elder Abuse: Remedies and Prevention, State Bar of California 79th Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA
- State Bar of California
- Civil Actions Under The Elder Abuse Act, North Coastal Estate Planning Council, Carlsbad, CA
- Long-Term Care Liability Crisis: Risk Management and Mock Trial, Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles
- California Association of Long Term Care Medicine
- Bringing Quality Home: Risk Management Strategies, Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles
- California Association of Long Term Care Medicine
- Creating a Culture of Patient Safety, Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles
- California Association of Long Term Care Medicine
- Mediation
- National Conflict Resolution Center
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- San Diego Top Lawyers
- San Diego Magazine
- Super Lawyer
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- San Diego Top Lawyers
- San Diego Magazine
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
- Lawyer Referral Panel
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- United States Supreme Court Bar
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- California State Bar # 187916
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- Consumer Attorneys of California
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- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
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- San Diego County Bar Association
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- City of San Marcos
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- Activities: An elected member of the San Marcos City Council, a city with approximately 100,000 residents and an annual budget of approximately $80 million.
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- San Marcos Unified School District
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- Activities: An elected member of a mid-sized public school district that served over 20,000 students with an annual budget of more than $200 million.
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- California Association of Long Term Care Medicine
- Creating a Culture of Patient Safety, 2010, Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles, CA. July 18, 2009, Presenter.
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- 2009 Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles, CA. July 12, 2009
- Bringing Quality Home: Risk Management Strategies
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- 2008 Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles, CA. July 20, 2008
- Long-Term Care Liability Crisis: Risk Management and Mock Trial
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- State Bar of California 79th Annual Meeting. Monterey, CA, October 7, 2006
- Elder Abuse: Remedies and Prevention
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- California
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- US District Court, Central District of California
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- US District Court, Southern District of California
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There is never a fee to discuss a potential case. Please feel free to call anytime. - Contingent Fees
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Car Accidents
- General Civil
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- Q. What are my rights if my mom passed away due to Skilled Nursing Facility Neglect?
- A: I'm sorry for your loss. Yes, the way to evaluate whether or not you have a viable case for neglect is to have it reviewed by a lawyer with experience in those cases. Even though there may be an issue around the POLST, it doesn't automatically mean the case is viable. The actual cause of death it's going to be very important in the analysis, so if the death was recent, it's always a good idea to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. Best of luck to you.
- Q. Why is it so difficult to find a lawyer for Dependent Adult Financial Abuse case when EADACPA awards attorney fees?
- A: It is not clear what you mean when you say the case has already been "proven" in court, but the remedies of attorneys' fees and punitive damages you mention are only realized after a verdict. That means your case must be tried, which you probably know is a long and expensive pathway. If your case is really good, that is you can meet the higher burdens of proof set forth in EADACPA, then you should have no problem finding a lawyer (I don't do the financial abuse cases), especially if the defendant is someone who can pay an award. If the abuser is someone who could not likely pay an award, then that could be an obstacle to finding a qualified lawyer too. Good luck.
- Q. Live in California and was injured in Hawaii on vacation.
- A: Your best bet would be to talk to a personal injury lawyer on the island where you suffered the injury. In cases like this, I think hiring local counsel is usually the best way to go. Good luck.
Walton Law Firm - North County San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers
Walton Law Firm has decades of experience in cases involving automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, construction accidents, slip and fall injuries, and all other injuries or fatalities where another person or entity is liable. Call anytime for a free consultation (760) 571-5500.
San Diego Car Accident Lawyer
Kevin was injured in not one, but two accidents less than 120 days apart. Neither accident was Kevin's fault, and in both accidents the negligent driver had inadequate insurance coverage. Kevin is a self-employed, award winning and nationally recognized wildlife artist and photographer. Because of the insurance issues, he was forced to pay for a significant amount of medical care out of his own pocket. This was a burden, because Kevin eventually underwent two surgeries because of his injuries. Walton Law Firm made claims against Kevin's underinsured motorist coverage, triggering two separate policy limits, and was able to collect a sum of money that covered Kevin's medical bills and lost earnings, and put a substantial sum into his pocket for the pain and suffering he endured.
Nursing Home Neglect Law Firm - Wrongful Death Case
Physical abuse or neglect in the nursing home or assisted living setting is a growing problem in San Diego and throughout Southern California. Walton Law Firm is one of the few law firms in the region who has dedicated a significant portion of law practice to the representation of individuals and families whose loved one has been abused or neglected in the nursing home, residential care, assisted living, or home–health environment. The most common injuries in these cases involve falls with serious injuries that are not properly diagnosed, bed sores, dehydration/malnutrition and failures to get appropriate medical care when it is clearly needed. A victim may be able to sue not only an individual staff member but also the facility that employed them.
Top San Diego County Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer
Accidental deaths are among the leading causes of fatalities across the country, and Walton Law Firm understands the serious and solemn nature of these cases. Unexpected deaths can occur in a variety of situations, but here at Walton Law Firm we see them most in cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and nursing home and abuse cases. Under California law, cases brought on behalf of loved ones who have suffered a loss due to accident death are known as "wrongful death" cases. As the name implies, a “wrongful death” occurs any time that an individual dies as a result of the wrongdoing of another. Because the individual who is hurt by the misconduct can no longer go to court and protect their rights, a wrongful death lawsuit allow family members of the victim to seek monetary damages for the harm caused and the life lost.
Walton Law Firm - Serious Personal Injury Lawyers (Client Testimonial)
John and Heidi were heading to a Central California hotel for their honeymoon. While on a two lane country road, and car heading the opposite direction suddenly swerved into their lane, and hit them head on. The results were catastrophic. Two women in the small car were killed, and John and Heidi suffered massive injuries. After a hospitalization and surgery, a friend recommended Walton Law Firm. After an investigation, and advocacy, Walton Law Firm was able to obtain a seven-figure settlement for John and Heidi, which has helped them get their lives back on track.
Auto Accident Lawyer -- Vista, California (Client Testimonial)
Stephanie was in a multi-car collision on the freeway that pinned her under her dash board. She was in a lot of pain, but she did not have health insurance and did not know what to do. After looking at reviews online, she called Walton Law Firm, who was able to get her the treatment she needed for her injured hip. Walton Law Firm was able to settle her case, pay her medical bills, reimburse her lost earnings, and provide her with some compensation for her pain and suffering.
Car Accident Lawyer For Injured Minor -- San Marcos, California (Client Testimonial)
Leslie was driving her son's carpool home from middle school in San Marcos when a driver traveling the opposite direction fell asleep at the wheel and swerved through the medium, striking several trees and eventually their car. Leslie's 14-year-old son was injured by a large tree limb that pierced their windshield. He broke his hand and had several lacerations to his face and head. After the insurance company offered a minimal settlement, Walton Law Firm advised the family to refuse the offer, and filed a lawsuit on their behalf. A few months later the case settled for more than six times the amount offered pre-litigation.
San Diego Wrongful Death Lawyer (Client Testimonial)
When Tami's father died unexpectedly in the hospital, she and her family contacted Walton Law Firm to investigate. A lawsuit was filed, and after a substantial amount of discovery, it was revealed that the hospital violated it's own policies and procedures when it left Tami's father, who was severely ill, sitting alone, unsecured in a hallway chair. He fell from that chair and suffered fatal injuries. After 11 months of litigation, Walton Law Firm obtained a substantial settlement for Tami and her siblings.
North County San Diego Car Accident Lawyer (Client Testimonial)
San Diego North County resident Shirley A. drove to Vista to go shopping. While she was waiting to turn left into a shopping center parking lot, a speeding car plowed into her. She suffered multiple fractures, including her left ankle and pelvis. She hired Walton Law Firm after receiving a letter from the speeding car's insurance company stating that the accident was Shirley's fault. The liability issues were contested, and eventually Shirley received the negligent driver's insurance policy limits, as well as her underinsured motorist policy limits.
San Diego Motorcycle Accident Lawyer (Client Testimonial)
Wayne was riding his motorcycle and stopped at a red light in Encinitas, California when a car hit him from behind. The negligent driver told police that he was eating, and was distracted. Wayne was thrown over the handlebars of the bike, which was then thrown on top of Wayne. He suffered serious injuries to his left wrist and right knee, and missed a substantial amount of work. Through the efforts of Walton Law Firm, Wayne received a substantial settlement.
San Diego Nursing Home Malpractice Lawyer (Client Testimonial)
John was admitted to a nursing home after undergoing a complex shoulder surgery in a nearby hospital. As a double-amputee for nearly 40 years, his shoulder was in bad shape from years on prosthetics and crutches. Upon admission, he immediately knew that he would need bed rails to keep him safely in bed, and asked that they be provided. The nursing home agreed, had John sign an agreement, but then failed to provide them. During his first night, John rolled out of his bed and fell to the floor, re-injuring his damaged shoulder. He required an additional surgery to repair his shoulder. Walton Law Firm was able to recover a substantial settlement for John.
Walton Law Firm Interviewed About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Attorney Randy Walton and a former client were interviewed by NBC San Diego about nursing home abuse and neglect in a case involving a burn injury, that deteriorated into a very serious decubitus ulcer (or pressure ulcer), ultimately resulting in the client's death.
San Diego Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer (Client Testimonial)
David was fatally injured while living in a San Diego nursing home. He suffered a serious injury during what should have been a routine catheter change. The injury went unnoticed for hours, and, when discovered, it was too late. A massive infection had set in, and David died less than 48 hours later.