Jerry Rulsky

Jerry Rulsky became a personal injury lawyer because he feels a deep responsibility to support people through some of the hardest moments of their lives after they’ve been injured, struggles he understands first-hand. As someone who was injured in a rear-end auto collision as a young adult, lived with chronic back pain, and suffered a serious e-bike crash that fractured his scapula and required months of physical therapy to regain the use of his left arm, Jerry brings a unique and empathetic perspective to every case. He knows what it feels like to be injured, to face uncertainty about the future, and to struggle physically, emotionally, and financially.

Jerry attended the University of California, Irvine, where he majored in Biology. He went on to earn his law degree from California Western School of Law. His background in science helps him better understand the medical side of injury cases, which plays a big role in building strong, clear claims for his clients.

He began his legal career working on pre-litigation cases, helping people through the early stages of recovery and laying the groundwork for what comes next. Over time, Jerry transitioned into litigation and then trial work, gaining valuable courtroom experience that continues to shape how he handles every case. That trial background has taught him to think several steps ahead. From the beginning of each case, he considers what it will take to get the best possible result, whether that means settlement or trial.

Jerry has extensive experience handling a broad range of personal injury cases, including wrongful death, auto accidents, premises liability, trucking collisions, industrial incidents, motorcycle crashes, and complex liability disputes involving pedestrians or individuals struck by an vehicle while crossing the street. He is especially experienced in handling trucking accidents and catastrophic injury cases. Jerry also has significant experience representing clients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including cases involving mild TBI, post-concussive syndrome, and more severe neurological trauma. He has successfully handled numerous brain injury claims arising from auto accidents, trucking collisions, and falls, working closely with leading neurologists, neuropsychologists, and life care planners to build compelling medical narratives. Jerry is known for his ability to navigate the complexities of TBI litigation and has earned a strong reputation for securing meaningful results for injured people facing the lasting effects of head and brain injuries after an auto accident or unsafe condition on the premises of a business.

In the area of trucking accident litigation, Jerry has developed particular expertise through his representation of numerous victims of catastrophic trucking accidents involving fatigued, inattentive, or poorly trained commercial drivers. Jerry has secured significant settlements and verdicts against both individual drivers and the corporations that enabled their misconduct. In one case, he successfully amended a complaint to add punitive damages by exposing a trucking company’s reckless disregard for public safety when the company allowed an exhausted driver to operate a big rig, causing catastrophic injuries when the big rig collided into the back of another vehicle without breaking. Jerry's knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) is backed by years of litigation experience against commercial carriers and completion of advanced seminars in trucking compliance, safety, and crash investigation. Jerry has built a reputation as a relentless advocate in high stakes trucking cases and holds corporate defendants accountable for their negligent and reckless conduct.

A committed member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) since 2014, Jerry regularly mentors newer attorneys on topics related to serious injury litigation and how to approach catastrophic cases from the ground up, with trial in mind from day one.

Jerry brings empathy and urgency to every case he handles. He knows that getting hurt affects more than just your physical health, it can impact your job, your finances, your peace of mind, and your plans for the future. He takes a hands-on approach to advocacy, whether it means helping clients get the right medical care, answering questions throughout the process, or making sure they feel heard and supported.

Outside the office, Jerry is a devoted husband and proud dad to two amazing daughters. He’s also a lifelong dog lover and enjoys staying active, even as past injuries occasionally remind him of his limits. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, good food, fishing, hiking, playing with his dogs, and cheering on the Dodgers at the ballpark.

For Jerry, personal injury law isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling shaped by personal experience, driven by a commitment to justice, and defined by genuine compassion for the people he represents. He sees his role as helping clients regain a sense of control and hope during a difficult time. He stays grounded, puts in the hard work to build strong cases, and stands by his clients from start to finish.