David Thaddeus Achord

David Thaddeus Achord

also known as David Achord Esq., San Diego Injury Law Center

4.6
Rating: 3.8

Licensed for 26 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Elder Law ... +11 more

4025 Camino del Rio South #100, San Diego, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

14

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 9%

An injury can be the last thing you expect in a public place or at work. We realize that an injury can have a serious impact on your everyday life and finances. We also realize it’s easy to blame yourself for an injury.

28 years | 300 cases

9%
Animal and Dog Bites 7%

San Diego is no different from the rest of the United States in that many people are dog lovers. Dogs are simply a part of our culture, and people are used to seeing them everywhere.

7%
Birth Injury 7%

Birth injuries are a regular occurrence, caused mainly from a lack of oxygen or blood flow to the baby before, during or after their birth. This can result in conditions or disorders.

7%
Brain Injury 7%

Approximately 1.4 million individuals in the United States suffer traumatic brain injury every single year. A traumatic brain injury is usually diagnosed after a significant blow to the head that leads to severe to mild brain dysfunction.

7%
Car Accident 7%

Auto accident legal services will help you in your time of legal need, proving why you need a skilled auto accident attorney.

28 years | 300 cases

7%
Defective and Dangerous Products 7%

We accept a wide variety of personal injury cases, including defective products.

7%
Elder Law 7%

San Diego Injury Law Center Elder Abuse Lawyers provide legal advice for those going through difficult times following the report of Elder Abuse. San Diego Injury Law Center feels it’s important to educate our clients about the dangers of Elder Abuse

7%
Mesothelioma and Asbestos 7%

San Diego Injury Law Center Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawyers provide legal advice for those going through difficult times following the diagnosis of an Asbestos-Related Disease.

7%
Motorcycle Accident 7%

If you or someone that you love has been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact the lawyers at the San Diego Injury Law Center today. Our motorcycle accident lawyers look forward to helping you. Call Now (833) 338-8230 for a Free Consultation.

7%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 7%

Nursing home injuries are more predictable than injuries that occur in the home. Nursing Home Abuse makes a victim of the vulnerable elderly who often rely on caretakers. Further, these injuries can be the result of recurrent conduct.

7%
Slip and Fall Accident 7%

When you enter onto another person or entities premises, an entire list of legal norms are activated, likely without your prior knowledge. There are a whole host of issues that must be contemplated when anyone is on someone’s property.

7%
Spinal Cord Injury 7%

Thousands of people across the nation sustain spinal injuries every year. Causes range from car crashes, botched surgeries, serious falls, and sports accidents. We will aggressively protect your interests and help you obtain compensation.

7%
Trucking Accident 7%

For every 100 million miles driven on U.S. roadways, there are 2.3 deaths and 60.5 injuries caused by big rigs. If you were in a accident its important that you speak with the Trucking Accident Lawyers at San Diego Injury Law Center.

7%
Wrongful Death 7%

If your loved one has been wrongfully killed in the eyes of the law, you would be entitled to recover all costs related to the case. While no one even wants to consider this possibility, it is unavoidable for too many people every year.

7%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

San Diego Injury Law Center

4025 Camino del Rio South #100, San Diego, CA, 92108

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David Thaddeus Achord's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jose | January 22, 2010 | Car Accidents

Hit from behind

David Achord is a nice guy and the people at San Diego Injury Law Center really helped me out. My friend recommended them to me after someone hit me from behind while I was at a stoplight. I went to David immediately and they helped me get a fair settlement. I really can't say anything bad about t...hem, the legal system takes a while but San Diego Injury Law Center worked hard for me. Thanks David.

Posted by Jose | January 22, 2010 | Car Accidents

Hit from behind

David Achord is a nice guy and the people at San Diego Injury Law Center really helped me out. My friend recommended them to me after someone hit me from behind while I was at a stoplight. I went to David immediately and they helped me get a fair settlement. I really can't say anything bad about t...hem, the legal system takes a while but San Diego Injury Law Center worked hard for me. Thanks David.

Posted by Cristina | January 11, 2010 | Insurance

I Like the Way David Spoke for my Son

My son was crossing the street near our house and got hit by a careless driver. It was sheer panic when I saw people picking him up off the ground, just a horrible panic! He needed to go to the hospital for cuts and bruises on his side, but mainly for knocking his poor little head on the ground. It w...as obvious that lady was at fault, she was on her cell phone! Her insurance said they were going to settle and take care of my son’s medical bills. They kept dragging it on and on and then they finally claimed there was no way to tell if his migraines, which he never had before, were a result of hitting his head! What they offered didn’t even cover the doctor bills! There is no way I can express how unbelievably overwhelmingly furious I was! I looked for an attorney and found San Diego Injury Law Center. I went to their office, talked to David, and knew immediately that was the right choice. David said that he would speak for my son and he did. I gave them all the paper work and that was it, a few months later they called me back with the settlement offer and I finally felt like my son was getting the justice he deserved. I really can’t say enough about David Achord and San Diego Injury Law Center.

Posted by Jenn | January 11, 2010 | Personal Injury

Great Settlement!!

My daughter, son-in-law and I were stuck in an elevator in one of the government buildings downtown. When the maintenance crew arrived to open the doors the elevator was way below the ground level. I had an injured knee and it was very difficult for me to move about and those people kept telling me t...o just get out of the elevator. They ended up reinjuring my knee by forcing me out of there without proper help. When I told them about my injury they started calling me names and telling me it was my fault I couldn’t get out of their broken machine! I called David Achord and San Diego Injury Law Center immediately. I didn’t want to file a lawsuit, but I didn’t want my knees hurting again either, and so I certainly wasn’t going to let the elevator company’s negligence go unpunished, even if the government was involved. David and his team took my case, they stood up for me and got me a huge settlement. San Diego Injury Law Center kept me informed during the lengthy process and I really appreciated what they did for me.

Posted by Fran | January 06, 2010 | Personal Injury

Serious Head Injury Case

I just got into the passenger seat of a parked car, didn’t even have my seatbelt on yet, and this other guy, just out of nowhere, slammed right into us head-on. Definitely one of the worst days of my life! I suffered severe facial lacerations, head trauma, and major whip-lash in what seemed like a ...second. I knew I was going to need an attorney cause I was pretty messed up. I looked for personal injury attorneys and found David Achord. He seemed legit after I talked to him so I went with San Diego Injury Law Center. I had to call them a lot and sometimes I felt a little rushed, but in the end, David and San Diego Injury Law Center got me a good settlement and pretty quick too, like 7 months. I recommend David Achord and San Diego Injury Law Center.

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David Thaddeus Achord's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zhiming Wang

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"David Achord has extensive experience of handling personal injury claims. He is very knowledgeable, detail oriented, and professional. You never go wrong by hiring him as your lawyer for injury claims."

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Experience

Rating:  3.8 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2018

updated on 10/28/2022

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, San Diego Injury Law Center

Associations

1999 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Members

1999 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

S.H. AUTO VS PEDESTRIAN

$6.25 MILLION

REBECCA B. AUTO VS AUTO

$3 MILLION

DAVID Z. MINOR VS AUTO

$1 MILLION

BRAD B. AUTO VS AUTO

$883,000

Michael C.

570,000

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Education

N/A

University of California, Davis School of Law

Law

N/A

University of California - Riverside

Bachelor

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Mandarin

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