San Francisco
Personal Injury Attorneys
Established in 1959, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is one of the premier personal injury firms in the United States
For more than 60 years, we have proudly represented clients in the San Francisco bay area and across the country for personal injuries they have suffered due to the negligence of others. We understand the hardships that can come with an unexpected serious injury, and we are committed to pursuing the compensation you need to make a full recovery.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident, please contact a San Francisco personal injury attorney at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger immediately to discuss your case. We are dedicated to fighting for your right to full and fair compensation.
A Bay Area Personal Injury Lawyer Can Provide Assistance in Your Time of Need
At the law firm of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, we help navigate the legal process on your behalf. This includes gathering evidence vital to proving your case, determining the identity of the parties liable for your injuries, and negotiating with insurance companies to ensure you receive the maximum settlement possible for your case.
Our approach to case preparation is comprehensive. We review all the evidence, documents, and circumstances that can help your case, enlisting any experts from our network of professionals whose opinions may help to bolster your case. Our legal team works diligently and effectively for a fair settlement while always being ready to take the case to trial.
Contact Us Today – See How We Can Help
If you or a loved one have experienced serious injuries due to negligence or carelessness, please contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer. There is no fee unless we recover money on your behalf. It is important to us that you get justice and are able to move forward with your life after an injury.
8 Reasons to Choose Us
Our Clients Win
Over the last 10 years 98% of our clients have recovered compensation for their pain, suffering, and financial losses. That is true for automobile and bicycle accidents, medical malpractice, Kaiser claims, brain injury and paralysis, wrongful death, defective products, and every kind of case we handle.
Over $1 Billion Recovered
We Get Results. Through the years we have recovered more than one billion dollars on behalf of clients injured through the wrongful conduct of others. We have prevailed and recovered money for clients injured in a multitude of circumstances.
No Upfront Fees
We are a 100% contingency fee firm. We charge no upfront fees or retainers for investigation or expert reviews. We advance the money to investigate, file, prosecute, and where necessary, try our client’s cases. We are only paid when we recover at the end of the case. No recovery, no fee.
We Beat Insurance Companies
Since 1959 we have fought against insurance companies for our clients. Auto insurers, homeowners insurers, property insurers, medical insurers, casualty, excess, umbrella, special Iines and city, county and government insurers know we will fight for our clients. Insurance companies are not an injured person’s friend – we know that and fight for your rights.
Clients Like Us
We are the #1 rated San Francisco personal injury firm on YELP. Our YELP reviewers consistently refer to our concern for them as human beings and our professionalism. We care about our clients as people.
Most Awarded
We have been selected by U.S. News as among the “Best Law Firms in America”. Every one of our partners has been selected by “Best Lawyers”. All rated Walkup lawyers hold the highest ratings for professionalism and ethics from the Martindale-Hubbell rating agency. 10 of our lawyers have been listed by SuperLawyers; six have been nominated for the San Francisco Trial Lawyers of the Year Award – one of them four different times; one is the 2015 San Francisco Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year” as determined by US News Best Lawyers; our trial lawyers have been honored by local and state bar associations, national honor societies and state organizations.
Doctor on Staff
Unlike 99% of other firms we have a full time physician attorney on our staff and a second doctor-lawyer available on call to consult on medical questions, expert finding and medical malpractice case screening. These skilled professionals help us understand our clients’ medical issues and select the best testifying medical professionals for deposition and trial.
We Try Cases
While most cases settle, some cases need to be tried for our clients to recover full value. Insurance companies and major corporations will not pay full value of a case if they are not afraid of the plaintiff’s lawyer in trial. If your lawyers cannot win in trial you have no negotiating power. We win in trial; judges and defense lawyers know that. Our team of injury attorneys have been honored as “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and the California Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Clients Trust Us
We are the #1 rated San Francisco personal injury firm.
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Lawyers Who Know How to Win Your Case
Walkup team members have consistently contributed to the welfare and improvement of the people and communities of the Bay Area and Northern California.
Why Hiring a Trial Lawyer is Crucial to Your Case
Our Commitment to Our Clients
What Sets Us Apart
Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Law Firm
Law firms that focus on specific practice areas have more in-depth knowledge and experience. That means less time doing research and more time actively prosecuting their client’s cases. Plus they know tried and true winning techniques and strategies which increase the likelihood of a client’s successful financial recovery.
When the other side knows that your lawyers have defeated then in the past they treat you and your attorneys with greater respect. A track record of past success against big corporations and insurers sends a message that your lawyers are not intimidated by power, size, or money.
A history of large settlement and verdicts says your lawyers are not afraid of the courtroom. This is a very important message to send to the other side in every case. It says a law firm is aggressive and willing to fight for their clients’ right to the maximum possible compensation.
Lawyers who push their clients to accept the first settlement offer in a case are often more concerned about themselves than their clients. An experienced attorney knows how to negotiate and get the highest possible award. A good lawyer understands what compensation amounts are fair and should continue to fight on behalf of their clients to ensure until they receive a recovery that meets their needs.
Personal injury damages are focused on treatment, diagnosis and prognosis. An on-staff doctor who is also a lawyer is a unique qualification that very few firms possess. Such a professional can apprise a medical malpractice case and act as a liaison to medical experts in other types of cases. This kind of expertise allows your lawyer to argue for compensation that will meet your needs.
Walkup in the Community
Walkup team members have consistently contributed to the welfare and improvement of the people and communities of the Bay Area and Northern California.
1st Annual Walkup Turkey Giveaway
Walkup held it’s 1st Annual Turkey Giveway at Lowell High School. The Walkup team, along with the help of student volunteers, gave away over XX turkeys to families in need across the Bay Area.
UC Hastings Law
UC Hastings Alumni Michael A. Kelly, Richard H. Schoenberger, and Matthew Davis committed $1 million to the law school. The lecture hall will bear the name Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger.
The Miracle League of SF Peninsula
Walkup was proud to sponsor opening day for The Miracle League of SF Peninsula, an adaptive baseball league for youth and adult players with special needs. A fantastic turnout filled with joy and players’ smiles.