Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers

Yes, all of our work is done on contingency fee. We advance all of the costs for your case and if you don't win, there is no fee and you are not responsible for paying the costs. No recovery; no fee.

The level of compensation received by an injured worker will depend on a number of factors, including the severity of the injuries sustained, the permanency of the injury, the level of disability ascribed to the injury, and other factors that are too numerous to list here. Typically, however, cases in which there have been a work-related death or a disability rating of 100% are the cases where the highest Worker's Compensation settlements and verdicts are obtained.

The workers compensation process is complex and there are entire books written about how the Workers compensation process works. The process is initiated by the Worker and/or the employer filing a claim after a worker has sustained an injury arising out of their work. Typically, the worker then seeks treatment through a network of physicians and other medical professionals provided by the employer's Workers Compensation insurance company. From there, the injured worker and/or the insurance carrier will file an application for adjudication of claim with the appropriate Worker's Compensation Board. While that process can be fairly quick and straightforward, quite often moving your case towards resolution is quite involved and requires a high level of expertise in terms of legal representation and medical testimony.

When you are injured at work, you have the right to claim compensation in the form of temporary disability (missed wages), medical treatment and other expenses because of your injury. Medical treatment for your injuries is paid for by either your employer's workers compensation insurer or the employer themselves if they are self insured. There really are no limitations on the types of injuries that qualify for workers compensation benefits so long as the injury is "industrial," that is, it arose out of your employment. Injuries range from fairly minor, temporary injuries to catastrophic and permanent injuries and even death. Although it might seem at first blush that getting the benefits you are entitled to is a fairly straightforward process, it is not. Anyone who is injured at work would be well advised to consult with a knowledgeable, experienced workers comp attorney.

The first thing you need to do is hire a good personal injury attorney. That attorney will thoroughly investigate your case, gathering all of the information and records relating to liability (who is at fault for your injury and why) and damages - what types of injuries did you suffer and what is the value of the losses and harms. Oftentimes, your attorney will advise you to wait for some period of time before filing to have a better idea of the extent of your injuries and damages. Once the attorney has facts showing both liability and damages, then a lawsuit is filed. Some personal injury lawsuits settle quickly, but most do not settle for full value until they have been properly worked up for trial. Unfortunately, this is not a quick process. However, if you have a good lawyer, most cases will settle shortly before trial, but only if you're completely ready for trial!

Yes. Emotional distress is one of the types of damages that you can sue for under California law. In a typical case, you are physically injured and dealing with all of the consequences of that physical injury - medical, financial, physical, etc. What often gets overlooked or given short shrift by insurance claims adjusters and defense attorneys is the emotional toll that injuries take on people who have been physically injured. In some cases, the emotional distress - the grief, the depression, the anxiety - can actually overshadow the physical and financial losses.

Yes. In fact, pain and suffering damages are probably the most important form of damages that are sought in most personal injuries cases. Under California law, these damages include amounts for your physical pain, emotional distress, humiliation, grief, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, physical impairment, inconvenience, and anxiety. Not all of these will apply to every case, but many will and they are very important in showing a jury just how you have been harmed by the defendant's negligent acts.

Under California law, if another person or entity (Corporation, Government entity, etc.) negligently or intentionally causes you loss, harm, or damage, you have a right to bring a civil lawsuit against them. Your claim might include financial losses. These are typically things such as medical bills for the past or future care you received, lost wages if you missed work because of your injuries, lost future income if your injuries will prevent you from working or even earning as much income in the future. California law also says that the damages can also include what are called "pain and suffering" damages for the physical pain and emotional distress that you experienced in the past and that you will experience in the future.

The answer is "maybe." If you were injured and it was someone else's fault, then you have a case. Even if you were partially at fault in the accident, you may still be able to recover something since California is what is called a "comparative fault" state. In simple terms, that means each party is responsible for their own percentage of fault. For instance, if you are 50 percent at-fault and the other driver is 50 percent at fault, you can recover 50 percent of your total damages from that other at-fault driver. There are some nuances to this, but this is generally the law. If you have further questions or want your case evaluated call us (415) 442-4646

There's no set time that it takes to win a case. For us, winning a case means getting full justice for our clients. Sometimes that happens fairly quickly, but others it takes time. We have the patience and persistence to make sure that you come with a win no matter how long it takes.

The overwhelming majority of our cases are serious injury cases. These are cases where our clients are injured through the fault of someone else. We aggressively litigate these cases and take them to trial whenever necessary to get full justice for all of our clients.

Yes, our practice is statewide and we handle cases throughout California. Although our home base is in the San Francisco Bay Area, we frequently handle cases and trials venued in Los Angeles. We're also willing to handle cases as far south as San Diego. We have the resources and knowledge to help you wherever you are in California.