Every page we publish is held to the same standard we bring to the courtroom: accurate, verifiable, and reviewed by licensed California trial attorneys. These guidelines explain how we research, write, source, review, and correct the information you read on this site.
Hepburn, Hernandez & Jung · Founded 2018
Serving San Diego, Carlsbad, La Jolla, Escondido & beyond
May 2026
HHJ Trial Attorneys, formerly Hepburn, Hernandez and Jung Trial Attorneys, is a San Diego personal injury law firm founded in 2018 by trial lawyers Adam Hepburn, Michael Hernandez, and Elliott Jung. The firm was built on a single principle: that injured people deserve advocates who are genuinely willing to take a case to trial.
That same commitment to substance over showmanship guides our publishing. Our partners began their careers as litigators and collectively tried more than 100 jury trials in their first five years of practice. The firm has since been recognized as a “Best Litigation Firm” in San Diego County by the San Diego Union-Tribune, and all three partners have been selected to Super Lawyers. We secured a landmark $18 million insurance bad-faith verdict in San Bernardino County in 2019. That means when we write about the law, we write from that hands-on courtroom experience.
This page explains the standards behind our blog, practice area pages, FAQs, and resource center.
We know that most people who visit our site are doing so during one of the hardest moments of their lives after a crash, an injury, or the loss of a loved one. Our content exists to inform and orient, not to confuse or pressure. We aim to help readers understand their rights under California law so they can make informed decisions.
Because we are a licensed California law firm, everything we publish complies with the attorney advertising and professional-conduct rules of The State Bar of California. We do not exaggerate, guarantee outcomes, or make promises we cannot keep. Where required, our pages carry clear disclaimers, including the reminder that past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our content is intended for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, contact our team directly.
Our mission is to fight for justice for injured Californians while treating every client and reader with dignity. Four values guide our advocacy and our publishing:
Every legal claim is grounded in current California statutes, court rules, or verified data, never assumptions.
We are clear about what we offer: information and guidance, plus open disclosure of our sources.
We write for people in pain. Our language is plain, respectful, and free of unnecessary jargon.
If something is wrong, we fix it promptly and note the change. We stand behind what we publish.
Our content is written primarily for accident victims, their families, and members of the San Diego community who want to understand their options. That includes:
We also recognize that journalists, fellow attorneys, and prospective clients read our work. That is why we balance plain language with the authority that comes from real case results.
Statements about the law are checked against verified California authorities, i.e., the California Courts, the California Code of Civil Procedure, and the California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI). When we cite a deadline or rule, we name the source. For example, California’s general personal injury statute of limitations is two years under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, and claims against a government entity generally require an administrative claim within six months, details we verify rather than approximate.
Our voice reflects the real HHJ Trial Attorneys. Case results, client testimonials, and awards described on this site are our own and are presented accurately, with the context that every case is different.
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Research & drafting
Our content is written by the firm’s attorney, with each piece based on primary sources such as California statutes, court rules, and government data, together with the firm’s litigation experience.
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Attorney review
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Fact-checking & sourcing
Claims, figures, and deadlines are verified against the cited authority. Required disclaimers are confirmed to be in place.
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Publication & periodic review
We review our key sources regularly to ensure we rely on the most up-to-date information available, and we prioritize linking to the source rather than secondhand summaries.
Our content is produced independently of any outside influence. We do not accept payment to feature, endorse, or rank any third party, and we do not publish sponsored content disguised as editorial guidance. Every effort is made to keep our information accurate, up to date, and free of commercial bias. Our only goal is to help readers understand their rights.
Accuracy is an ongoing responsibility. If the law changes, data is updated, or we discover an error, we correct the page promptly. Significant corrections are noted so readers know the content has been revised.
We welcome your feedback. Email us at contact@hhjtrialattorneys.com or use our contact page, and we’ll review it right away.
Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict any similar or certain outcome in your case. Any case results described reflect the specific facts of those matters and should not be taken as a promise of future performance. See our Privacy Policy. for me.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in San Diego, our trial attorneys offer a free, confidential consultation. There is no fee unless we win your case.
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Defense offered $150,000 before trial.