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76 Best Accident Lawyers Near Me in San Diego, CA

Updated May 2026. Ranked by FMAL Score.

Looking for an accident lawyer near you in San Diego? Every firm below is ranked by an independent FMAL Score — built from Google reviews, Reddit mentions, and behavioral signals from real client feedback. Free consultations available. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

California is an at-fault state with a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.

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95
Excellent
MP

Mission Personal Injury Lawyers

2515 Camino del Rio South, Suite 225, San Diego, CA 92108

Google★★★★½4.9(410)
Communicates well
Kept clients informed throughout the processProvided outstanding legal guidance
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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2
94
Excellent
OL

Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys

8800 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Google★★★★½4.9(637)
Reddit94 mentions
Communicates well
provides regular updates and answers questionsrefers clients to medical evaluations and treatment
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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3
94
Excellent
HP

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.

55 S Market St #1010, San Jose, CA 95113

Google★★★★½4.9(301)
Reddit259 mentions
Communicates well
Connects clients with medical professionals for treatment.Provides regular updates on case progress.
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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4
92
Excellent
EB

Estey & Bomberger, LLP

2869 India Street

Google★★★★★5.0(42)
Reddit6 mentions
Fights for clientsCommunicates wellNot a millRed flags
provides victim advocatesparticipates in mock jury trials
Free Consultation
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5
92
Excellent
TM

The McClellan Law Firm

1144 State Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★½4.9(39)
Reddit85 mentions
Communicates wellNot a mill
provides detailed explanations of the legal processmakes clients feel comfortable and welcomed
Free Consultation
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6
92
Excellent
LO

Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, P.C.

200 Spectrum Center Dr #1230, Irvine, CA 92618

Google★★★★★5.0(331)
Reddit117 mentions
Communicates well
Provides regular updates on case progressOffers support and guidance throughout the legal process
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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7
92
Excellent
LF

J&Y Law Firm

1875 Century Park East

Google★★★★½4.9(536)
Communicates wellNot a mill
Case managers schedule all medical appointments with specialistsWeekly check-in calls/texts from case managers
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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91
Excellent
Google★★★★½4.9(637)
Reddit101 mentions
Communicates wellFast settlements
sends representative to client's home for paperworkprovides regular follow-up calls to check on client well-being
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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9
90
Excellent
SJ

Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation

Loft B Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Google★★★★½4.9(133)
Reddit220 mentions
Communicates wellNot a millFast settlements
promptly responds to emails and phone callsprovides referrals to medical professionals
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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10
90
Excellent
SL
Google★★★★★5.0(203)
Reddit203 mentions
Communicates well
Keeps clients informed on the status of their caseProvides electronic communication for efficiency
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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90
Excellent
Google★★★★★5.0(39)
Reddit173 mentions
Communicates well
Provides clear explanations of the legal processResponsive and attentive to client needs
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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12
89
Excellent
Google★★★★½4.7(112)
Reddit216 mentions
Communicates well
Kept clients informed throughout the processProvided clear explanations of legal processes
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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88
Excellent
NL

NAHAMA LAW

530 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★★5.0(28)
Communicates wellNot a mill
Provides compassionate and professional service.Keeps clients informed throughout the legal process.
No Win, No Fee
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88
Excellent
RL

Rawlins Law, APC

3511 Camino del Rio S 5th Floor Room #3, San Diego, CA 92108, USA

Google★★★★★5.0(115)
Fights for clientsCommunicates wellNot a millFast settlements
Attorney Ashley Rawlins personally handles cases with aggressive negotiation styleTeam members (Amy, Victoria, Brenda, Belen, Bryanna, Karime) provide consistent, empathetic support
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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87
Excellent
CV

Coughlan & Vinel LLP

4660 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

Google★★★★★5.0(18)
Communicates wellNot a mill
Attorneys provide personal visits to clients (e.g., Ben visited in person after a hit-and-run)Firm handles insurance negotiations directly with multiple companies
Free Consultation
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87
Excellent
GH

Garcia Hong Law

10680 Treena Street, San Diego, CA 92131

Google★★★★★5.0(29)
Communicates wellNot a mill
provides honest and straightforward legal advicedemonstrates compassion and care for clients
Free Consultation
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86
Excellent
KA

King Aminpour Car Accident Lawyer

317 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★½4.6(350)
Reddit89 mentions
Provides access to a network of doctors and specialistsTeam approach to cases, with multiple staff members involved
Free Consultation
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86
Excellent
MS

Martinez & Schill LLP

501 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★★5.0(23)
Communicates wellNot a mill
Communicates effectively and keeps clients informedFights for fair settlements, even if it means going to trial
Free Consultation
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86
Excellent
SS

Singleton Schreiber

591 Camino De La Reina # 1025, San Diego, CA 92108

Google★★★★½4.7(205)
Reddit109 mentions
Communicates wellFast settlements
Provides necessary medical treatmentsFights for better settlements
Free Consultation
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85
Excellent
TS

The Schenk Law Firm, LLP

600 W Broadway Suite 700, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★★5.0(16)
Reddit37 mentions
Communicates wellNot a millFast settlements
Provides empathy and understandingOffers professional expertise and knowledge
Free Consultation
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85
Excellent
FL

Farahi Law Firm, APC

22760 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

Google★★★★★5.0(169)
Reddit36 mentions
Communicates well
provides clear and personalized attentionutilizes phone, email, and text for communication
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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84
Excellent
JL

Jurewitz Law Group

San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★½4.8(9)
Reddit6 mentions
Not a mill
Offers free consultationsExperienced in dealing with insurance companies
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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82
Excellent
LO

Law Offices of Philip M. Cohen APC

1550 Hotel Cir N UNIT 170, San Diego, CA 92108

Google★★★★½4.4(18)
Fights for clientsCommunicates wellNot a mill
Fights for the best possible outcomeProvides excellent advice
Free Consultation
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81
Excellent
HL

Hulburt Law Firm APC

San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★★5.0(6)
Reddit27 mentions
Communicates wellNot a millRed flags
genuinely cares about clientsbuilds real relationships with clients
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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81
Excellent
TK

The Kindley Firm, APC

275 W Market St, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★★5.0(4)
Communicates wellNot a mill
Provides great care to clientsWorks hard to get the best results possible
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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80
Excellent
GL

Gruenberg Law

2155 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★½4.6(66)
Reddit1 mentions
Communicates well
Provides clear explanations of legal optionsOffers referrals to trusted colleagues outside their practice area
27
78
Good
GT

Gomez Trial Attorneys

755 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Google★★★★½4.9(987)
sends birthday cards
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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78
Good
Google★★★★½4.8(65)
Reddit260 mentions
quick responses to questionsexplained everything clearly
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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77
Good
BH

Banker's Hill Law Firm, A.P.C.

160 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Google★★★★½4.8(422)
Reddit66 mentions
Communicates well
Fights for more money in settlements.Litigates claim denials successfully.
Free Consultation
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77
Good
LL

LEVIAN LAW

1875 Century Park East, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Google★★★★½4.5(85)
Provides access to medical treatmentOffers honest opinions and straightforward advice
Free Consultation
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76
Good
AM

Aguirre Morris & Severson

501 W Broadway #1050, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★½3.7(3)
Reddit141 mentions
Communicates wellNot a millRed flags
Worked closely with client for several yearsAttorney had client's best interests at heart
Free Consultation
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75
Good
TL

The Law Office of Arash Khorsandi, PC

Areas Served Los Angeles, CA 90010

Google★★★★4.1(43)
Clients report longer timelines
Some staff members are praised for being attentive and caring.Some clients felt supported throughout the process.
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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75
Good
KL

Knez Law Group, LLP

3890 10th St, Riverside, CA 92501

Google★★★★½4.5(17)
Not a mill
Provides frequent case updates through their website.Offers an efficient online messaging system for communication.
Free Consultation
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75
Good
PS

Poole Shaffery & Koegle

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy Second Floor, Valencia, CA 91355

Google★★★★4.2(5)
Communicates wellNot a mill
Clear communicationProfessionalism
35
74
Good
AS

Arias Sanguinetti | Trial Lawyers

6701 Center Dr W 14th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Google★★★★½4.8(61)
Reddit167 mentions
Clients report longer timelines
Demonstrates compassion and understandingProvides professional and dedicated support
Free Consultation
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36
73
Good
FL
Google★★★★4.3(59)
37
71
Good
QA

Quill & Arrow LLP

10880 Wilshire Blvd

Google★★★★½4.5(459)
Reddit157 mentions
Clients report longer timelines
Some staff members are described as caring and helpful.Some clients are kept informed throughout the process.
Free Consultation
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38
71
Good
PS

P.K. Schrieffer

100 Barranca St # 1100, West Covina, CA 91791

Google★★★½3.5(8)
Reddit8 mentions
Not a mill
Friendly and professional staffFree parking
No Win, No Fee
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39
71
Good
AL

Arnold Law Firm aka Law Office of Robert Bruce Arnold

119 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067

Google★★★★½4.7(3)
Reddit286 mentions
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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70
Good
BF

Batta Fulkerson

1899 McKee St, San Diego, CA 92110

Google★★★★½4.9(202)
Reddit34 mentions
Communicates well
Provides personal cell phone number to clientsHelps clients get immediate medical treatment
Free Consultation
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41
70
Good
AI

AK Injury Law Firm

6540 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121

Google★★★★★5.0(74)
Communicates wellNot a mill
Explains legal processes clearly and patientlyProvides referrals to medical professionals
42
70
Good
LG

B & D Law Group, APLC.

50 California St #1500, San Francisco, CA 94111

Google★★★★4.0(58)
Clients report longer timelines
helpful case managersprompt responses from some staff members (e.g., Michel Alvarez)
Free Consultation
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43
70
Good
BL

Blasser Law

445 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711

Google★★★★½4.4(26)
Reddit1 mentions
Provides initial consultation and guidanceWilling to take cases outside of immediate area
Free Consultation
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44
70
Good
MM

Miracle Mile Law Group

11835 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Google★★★★★5.0(10)
Reddit381 mentions
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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45
67
Good
IL

Injury Law Group

101 West Broadway #300, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★★5.0(13)
Communicates wellFast settlements
Provides guidance and explanations throughout the case processResponsive and available for questions
No Win, No Fee
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46
67
Good
HL

Hayes Law, APC

3940 Hortensia St Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92110

Google★★★★★5.0(32)
Fights for clientsCommunicates wellNot a mill
Provides clear explanations of the legal processOffers reassurance and support throughout the case
47
65
Good
EL

Elia Law Firm, APC

San Diego, CA 92108

Google★★★★½4.8(77)
Reddit1 mentions
Not a millRed flags
Free Consultation
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48
65
Good
BD

Black + Deen

591 Camino De La Reina # 909, San Diego, CA 92108

Google★★★★★5.0(12)
Reddit107 mentions
Communicates wellNot a millFast settlements
Provides fast and friendly legal supportOffers professional and responsive service
49
65
Good
LF

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames

2677 N Main St # 901, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Google★★★★★5.0(1)
Reddit181 mentions
50
64
Good
SM

Straus Meyers

225 Broadway Suite 1550, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★½3.6(10)
Reddit138 mentions
Fights for clientsCommunicates wellNot a millClients report longer timelines
Provides legal advice and guidanceExperienced, responsive, knowledgeable, and honest
51
64
Good
MP

M.R. Parker Law, PC

6700 Fallbrook Ave, Suite 207, West Hills, CA 91307

Google★★★½3.8(52)
Secured worker’s compensation settlementObtained benefits through the SIBTF (Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund)
Free Consultation
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52
63
Good
AM

Antonyan Miranda, LLP

402 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★½4.7(452)
Reddit103 mentions
Provides clear explanations of legal optionsOffers compassionate support during difficult times
53
63
Good
N

NoonanLance

701 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★★5.0(1)
Reddit20 mentions
54
63
Good
TH

The Herrera Law Firm

809 Bowsprit Rd suite 101, Chula Vista, CA 91914, USA

Google★★★★½4.4(2)
Reddit97 mentions
Fast settlementsRed flags
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
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55
63
Good
LC

Lester & Cantrell

1770 Iowa Ave # 110, Riverside, CA 92507

Google★★★★4.3(12)
Communicates wellNot a millFast settlements
Knowledgeable and professional attorneysEasy to communicate with
56
61
Good
KL

KAASS LAW

701 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

Google★★★★½4.8(198)
Reddit8 mentions
Fast settlements
provides assistance in Spanishoffers clear explanations of the legal process
57
60
Good
BK

Blanchard, Krasner & French

800 Silverado St, La Jolla, CA 92037

Google★★★★4.3(8)
Communicates wellNot a millFast settlements
Provides reliable and present serviceOffers knowledgeable and trustworthy assistance
58
60
Good
AS

Artiano Shinoff

2727 Camino del Rio S Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92108

Google★★★★½4.7(3)
Communicates wellNot a mill
Fights for clients' best interestsDedicated attorneys
59
58
Fair
TL

The Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III

101 W Broadway #1460, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★½4.7(36)
Reddit117 mentions
Communicates wellNot a millRed flags
Takes time to listen patientlyProvides valuable guidance promptly
Free Consultation
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60
57
Fair
AS

Allen Semelsberger Kaelin

501 W Broadway #1780, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★½3.4(10)
Reddit107 mentions
Clients report longer timelinesRed flags
Took on a mobile home park case when others wouldn't
61
55
Fair
TQ

The Quigley Law Firm, APC

501 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★★5.0(22)
Reddit78 mentions
Not a mill
Free Consultation
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62
55
Fair
SL

Small Law PC

1350 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101

Google★★★★½4.8(24)
Reddit297 mentions
63
53
Fair
CL

Crosner Legal

330 A St #33, San Diego, CA 92101

Google☆☆☆☆1.0(2)
Reddit2 mentions
Free Consultation
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64
52
Fair
Reddit228 mentions
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
View Profile →
65
49
Fair
Reddit183 mentions
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
View Profile →
66
47
Fair
PA

Phillips and Pelly

San Diego, CA

Reddit118 mentions
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
View Profile →
67
44
Fair
PI

Personal Injury

Corona, CA

Reddit181 mentions
Free ConsultationNo Win, No Fee
View Profile →
68
44
Fair
BA

Blake & Ayaz, A Law Corporation

2107 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Google★★★★½4.8(40)
69
42
Fair
Reddit63 mentions
Free Consultation
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70
40
Fair
FK

Fitzgerald Knaier LLP

402 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Google☆☆☆☆1.0(1)
Reddit72 mentions
Fast settlements
71
38
Low
LJ
Reddit53 mentions
Free Consultation
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72
38
Low
L

Leigh

Thousand Oaks, CA

Reddit125 mentions
Free Consultation
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73
37
Low
DL

Dennis Law Group

1875 Century Pk E Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Google★★★★★5.0(1)
Fast settlements
74
26
Low
KS
Reddit138 mentions
75
25
Low
T

Temecula

Murrieta, CA

Reddit125 mentions
Free Consultation
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76
24
Low
TT

The Turley Law Firm

7428 Trade St., San Diego, CA 92121

Google★★★★4.3(103)
Reddit81 mentions
Not a mill

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a car accident lawyer cost in San Diego, CA?

Most car accident lawyers in San Diego work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and they only get paid if you win your case. The typical contingency fee is 33% of your settlement before trial, or 40% if the case goes to court. There are no hourly fees or retainers for most personal injury cases.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in California?

In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of the accident. If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to pursue compensation. It's critical to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your claim.

What is California's fault system for car accidents?

California is an at-fault state, meaning the driver who caused the accident is responsible for paying damages. You can file a claim against the at-fault driver's insurance company or file a lawsuit to recover compensation.

Do I need a lawyer for a minor car accident in San Diego?

Even minor accidents can result in significant medical bills, especially if symptoms like whiplash or soft tissue injuries appear days or weeks later. Insurance companies routinely offer lowball settlements to unrepresented claimants. A free consultation with a San Diego car accident lawyer costs nothing and can help you understand if your case is worth pursuing.

What should I do immediately after a car accident in San Diego?

First, call 911 and get medical attention, even if injuries seem minor. Document the scene with photos. Exchange information with the other driver. File a police report. Do not admit fault or give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance. Contact a car accident lawyer in San Diego before accepting any settlement offer.

How do I choose the best car accident lawyer in San Diego?

Look for a lawyer who specializes in car accident cases (not a general practitioner), offers a free consultation, works on contingency (no upfront fees), has verifiable case results, and has positive reviews from past clients. Our FMAL Score rates San Diego car accident lawyers on these exact factors across multiple data sources.

How do I find an accident lawyer near me in San Diego, CA?

To find an accident lawyer near you in San Diego, use the rankings above — every firm is local to San Diego, CA and offers free consultations. Filter by accident type to see lawyers who specialize in your specific case. Call or email any firm directly — most respond same-day and all work on contingency, so there's no cost to reach out.

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