HellaHurt Personal Injury Attorneys — California & Guam
HellaHurt is the consumer brand of Counterpoint Legal, a California personal injury law firm serving California and Guam. Morgan D. Ross is licensed in California and Guam; Robert B. Salgado is licensed in California. They help injury victims pursue the compensation the law allows for their documented losses. Contingency fee basis — No fees or case costs unless there's a recovery.
Morgan D. Ross — Founder & Managing Attorney
Originally from upstate New York, Morgan D. Ross attended St. Lawrence University before earning his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. He was admitted to the California State Bar on June 21, 2010 (Bar #270650).
Before establishing Counterpoint Legal in 2016, Morgan served as a court-appointed attorney in San Diego's child-welfare defense system, representing children and families in dependency matters.
Morgan founded Counterpoint Legal in 2016. He is licensed in California and Guam and focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury matters.
His approach is to prepare carefully, communicate clearly, and evaluate settlement and litigation options based on the facts, applicable law, and the client's objectives.
HellaHurt is Counterpoint Legal's consumer-facing brand. Hurtcules can help people organize early questions; Counterpoint Legal provides legal services and attorney review when a matter is accepted.
- California State Bar License: #270650 — Active & in good standing
- Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D.
- Licensed since: 2010
- Practice focus: Personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip & fall
- Jurisdictions: California (all 58 counties) and Guam (island-wide)
- Bar verification: California State Bar #270650
Robert B. Salgado — Associate Attorney
Robert B. Salgado is an Associate Attorney at Counterpoint Legal / HellaHurt. He focuses on personal injury, slip and fall, products liability, and premises liability cases. Licensed in California since 2014. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Robert brings a methodical, evidence-first approach to every case — preparing thorough demand packages for insurance companies.
- California State Bar License: #297391 — Active & in good standing
- Practice focus: Personal injury, slip and fall, products liability, and premises liability
- Jurisdictions: California
- Bar verification: California State Bar #297391
Robert B. Salgado is an Associate Attorney at Counterpoint Legal / HellaHurt. He focuses on personal injury, slip and fall, products liability, and premises liability cases. Licensed in California since 2014. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Robert brings a methodical, evidence-first approach to every case — preparing thorough demand packages for insurance companies.
Practice Areas — California & Guam
- Car accidents — rear-end, head-on, hit-and-run, uninsured motorist
- Truck and commercial vehicle accidents — semi-trucks, big rigs, delivery vehicles
- Motorcycle accidents — lane splitting, dooring, intersection crashes
- Slip and fall / premises liability — wet floors, broken stairs, inadequate lighting
- Dog bites — California strict liability, Guam negligence standard
- Bicycle accidents — e-bikes, bike lane violations, dooring
- Pedestrian injuries — crosswalk accidents, hit-and-run pedestrian cases
- Workplace injuries — third-party claims beyond workers' comp
- Wrongful death — survival actions, dependent claims, loss of consortium
- Brain injuries (TBI) and catastrophic injuries
- Burn injuries
- Defense Base Act (DBA) claims — Guam military contractors
- FTCA claims — federal government vehicle accidents
- Rideshare accidents (Uber/Lyft in California; Stroll, Rove & GTG Rides in Guam)
Why Choose HellaHurt
- Morgan D. Ross is licensed in California and Guam; Robert B. Salgado is licensed in California.
- Contingency fee basis — No fees or case costs unless there's a recovery.
- Free AI-powered case check — instant analysis online
- Attorney review after review
- No pressure, no obligation — free consultation by phone or online
Frequently Asked Questions
Are HellaHurt attorneys licensed in California?
Yes. Morgan D. Ross (CA Bar #270650) and Robert B. Salgado (CA Bar #297391) are both licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California. Verify at apps.calbar.ca.gov.
Do HellaHurt attorneys handle Guam cases?
Yes. Morgan D. Ross (CA Bar #270650) is licensed in California and Guam and serves as attorney of record for all Guam matters, including Defense Base Act (DBA) claims and military contractor injuries. Robert B. Salgado (CA Bar #297391) is licensed in California.
What is the contingency fee arrangement?
You pay nothing upfront. HellaHurt works on a contingency fee basis — fees and case costs are explained in a written agreement if Counterpoint Legal accepts a case. No fees or case costs unless there's a recovery.
How do I schedule a free consultation?
Call 888-693-5777 (California) or (800) 671-5949 (Guam), or start your free AI case check online at hellahurt.com/contact.