Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger: San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys

Founded in 1959, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is a San Francisco-based law firm dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. The firm states that it operates in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide, and that its practice focuses on personal injury cases.

The firm presents itself as a contingency fee firm: it charges no upfront fees or advances for investigations or expert reports, and only collects fees if compensation is recovered. The website notes that the initial consultation is free.

Practice Areas

The firm lists a wide variety of cases within the field of personal injury:

• Traffic accidents, including those involving Amazon delivery vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and rideshare vehicles (Uber and Lyft).
• Truck and bus accidents.
• Medical malpractice, with specific mention of Kaiser Permanente cases, birth injuries, and brain injury.
• Wrongful death.
• Depo-Provera lawsuits.
• Sexual abuse.
• Tesla door defects and lithium-ion battery fires.

Results and Recognition

The website highlights that the firm has obtained more million-dollar verdicts and settlements than any other firm in Northern California. Among the results it mentions are a $1.35 billion settlement in the Northern California wildfire litigation related to PG&E, a $52 million settlement for wrongful death and personal injuries in a propane explosion, and a $47.5 million settlement in a case against a trucking company for truck driver negligence.

The firm claims to have recovered more than a billion dollars for its clients throughout its history. It also presents itself as the most awarded personal injury firm in Northern California, with more attorneys listed in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, and more members of the American College of Trial Lawyers than any other injury firm. According to the website, all of its partners have been selected by Best Lawyers and most of its attorneys are listed in Super Lawyers. The firm has also been recognized by U.S. News as one of the best law firms in the United States.

Team and Medical Resources

The firm has a team of attorneys specializing in personal injury. The website mentions that the firm has a full-time staff physician and a second physician-attorney available for consultations on medical issues, expert searches, and evaluation of malpractice cases. This resource is presented as a differentiator from other firms.

The firm also indicates that its attorneys have trial experience and are willing to take cases to trial if necessary to obtain full compensation. It notes that several of its 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.

Commitment to Clients

The firm states that 98% of its clients over the past ten years have recovered compensation for pain, suffering, and financial losses. The website includes client testimonials that highlight the professionalism and human touch of the team. Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger presents itself as the highest-rated personal injury firm in San Francisco on platforms such as Google, Yelp, and Avvo.

Presence and Coverage

In addition to its main office in San Francisco, the firm indicates that it serves clients in San Jose, San Mateo, Sacramento, and Oakland, among other locations. The website mentions that they represent clients in the Bay Area and across the country.