Personal Injury

over three decades of legal experience

Over $100M Recovered for our clients

Extensive Jury Trial Experience

About Delfino Green & Green Firm

In the world of personal injury law, experience matters. The San Francisco personal injury attorneys at Delfino Green & Green have been standing up for the rights of injured Californians for more than 30 years. We’ve recovered more than $100 million in damages for our clients, and we refuse to settle for less than you deserve. Our team is made up of accomplished trial lawyers, so we won’t hesitate to take your case to a jury trial if needed.

Understanding Personal Injury Law

Many people know that a personal injury attorney may help you recover damages (compensation for losses) after a serious injury. But they don’t always understand how personal injury law works.

This area of the law allows injured people to seek compensation if they were harmed by someone acting negligently, recklessly, or maliciously. Most personal injury cases are based on negligence. To win a case based on negligence, a personal injury lawyer in San Francisco must be able to prove a few key elements:

The at-fault party owed the injured person a duty of care
They failed to act with reasonable care
Their actions or failure to act directly caused the injury
The injured person has compensation to collect as a result

Unless you’re a personal injury lawyer yourself, it’s next to impossible to determine whether you have a viable case. Schedule your free consultation with us before assuming you do or don’t have a strong case.

Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle Across the Bay Area

Our personal injury lawyers have helped countless injured people in the Bay Area get the compensation they deserve. We’ve handled a wide variety of personal injury cases, including the following:

Many people who seek out personal injury attorneys do so after being injured in car accidents. Our San Francisco car accident injury lawyers routinely represent those who have suffered injuries because of reckless or negligent drivers. If you’ve been hurt in a car crash, call us to see if a San Francisco car accident lawsuit is your next best step.

Personal injury lawsuits involving motorcycle accidents come with unique challenges. As our San Francisco motorcycle accident injury lawyers can tell you, courts sometimes refuse to award motorcyclists fair compensation because they see riding as dangerous in and of itself.

When you work with us, our team will strive to convince insurance companies and courts that you deserve a San Francisco motorcycle accident injury settlement.

If you’ve been badly hurt while riding a bike, you should contact a bicycle accident attorney in San Francisco right away. The San Francisco bicycle accident lawyers at Delfino Green & Green will fight for you to receive the maximum compensation possible in your case.

Construction is a risky industry, and unfortunately, construction site injuries are not uncommon. However, if your construction accident was the result of someone else’s negligence, it’s important to contact a construction accident lawyer in San Francisco. Each case is unique, and our personal injury lawyers will need to review the specifics of your situation before helping you decide what to do next.

Any experienced personal injury attorney can tell you that truck accident cases pose unique challenges. Trucking companies have skilled legal teams and multimillion-dollar insurance policies, but a skilled truck accident lawyer in San Francisco will confidently go up against them. Our legal team can discuss your case and help you decide whether you should pursue a truck accident lawsuit in San Francisco.

Tragically, fatal pedestrian accidents and pedestrian accidents involving catastrophic injuries are relatively common in our city. Our San Francisco pedestrian accident lawyers can gather and present evidence against the at-fault party to increase your chances of getting the fair settlement you deserve.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be mild and temporary, catastrophic and permanent, or anywhere in between. Our traumatic brain injury attorneys in San Francisco have helped countless clients hold reckless and negligent people accountable for their actions. The San Francisco traumatic brain injury lawyers at Delfino Green & Green can help you pursue compensation for TBIs you didn’t cause.

Sometimes, a personal injury attorney must serve as the voice of their client. Our San Francisco shaken baby syndrome attorneys handle personal injury and wrongful death claims related to shaken baby syndrome. Financial compensation does not undo a loss, but it may help hold perpetrators accountable for San Francisco abusive head trauma injury claims.

If you’re suffering from post-concussion syndrome (PCS), you might have a valid PCS personal injury claim. Our San Francisco post-concussion syndrome lawyers can discuss your case with you and determine whether you’re eligible for compensation or not.

Product manufacturers are responsible for making sure the products they sell are safe. If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury because of a dangerous or defective product, your next step should be calling a product liability attorney in San Francisco. Our San Francisco product liability lawyers aren’t afraid to stand up to major manufacturers and their insurance companies to recover the financial compensation our clients deserve.

If you’ve lost a loved one because someone else acted negligently, recklessly, or maliciously, you need a San Francisco wrongful death lawyer. San Francisco wrongful death law can be especially complex, and our experienced lawyers may help increase your chances of receiving compensation.

Some San Francisco job injury claims can be easily settled, but unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone. Our San Francisco work injury lawyers can offer you valuable guidance and representation if you were injured while on the job.

If you’ve been hurt by an uninsured driver, you might think recovering compensation is as easy as filing a claim with your uninsured motorist insurance coverage. As our San Francisco uninsured motorist accident attorneys have seen, that’s not always the case. If you’re having trouble getting your claim approved or otherwise recovering compensation, call our San Francisco uninsured motorist lawyers right away.

Have you been hurt in a rideshare crash? You might not realize the importance of working with a lawyer for Uber accidents. If you’re looking for an experienced Uber accident lawyer in San Francisco, contact our team. We’re ready to help.

The workers’ compensation system was designed to ensure that injured workers received compensation for medical care and lost wages. If your workers’ comp claim is being unjustly denied, it’s time to call a San Francisco workers’ compensation attorney. As a San Francisco workers’ compensation law firm, Delfino Green & Green advocates for the rights of workers in and around the Bay Area.

Trucking companies are represented by powerful insurance companies and teams of experienced lawyers. So if you’ve been injured by a commercial truck, find an 18-wheeler accident attorney in San Francisco right away. When you need a San Francisco lawyer for 18-wheeler accidents, Delfino Green & Green is ready to assist.

Aviation accidents are fortunately rare, but when they do happen, they’re often caused by negligence. Our San Francisco plane crash lawyers have helped countless injured people and their families recover the compensation they need to heal. Call us if you’re looking for an aviation accident lawyer in San Francisco.

A San Francisco bus accident injury claim could help you recover compensation if you’ve been injured by a negligent bus driver. Our San Francisco bus accident injury attorneys are deeply familiar with the city’s public transportation system and related laws, and we’re prepared to advocate for you inside and outside of the courtroom.

Dog bite injury claims in San Francisco are not uncommon. And unfortunately, dog attacks can be excruciating and cause permanent, catastrophic injury. Our San Francisco dog bite injury lawyers are ready to fight for your right to medical care and compensation.

Have you been hurt in a slip and fall accident in San Francisco? Many people think of minor injuries when they imagine slipping and falling, but it’s possible to suffer life-altering injuries in these accidents. Whether you’re preparing to settle out of court or are preparing for San Francisco slip and fall litigation, we’re here to be your advocates.

E-bikes are fast, convenient, and eco-friendly. However, if you’ve suffered electric bike injuries in San Francisco, you know that they aren’t always as safe as people think. Our personal injury team stays abreast of ever-evolving San Francisco electric bike laws to give our clients the best possible representation.

Electric scooter falls can (and often do) lead to serious injuries. In some cases, those falls are the direct result of the owner’s or manufacturer’s negligence. Our electric scooter accident law firm in San Francisco has helped many injured people seek compensation to cover their medical expenses and other losses.

Unfortunately, our elderly community members are uniquely vulnerable to physical and financial abuse. The right elder abuse attorney in San Francisco can help you hold perpetrators accountable, get justice for your loved one, and even protect other people from experiencing the same abuse. Book a free consultation with the San Francisco elder abuse attorneys at Delfino Green & Green today.

All too often, insurance adjusters delay or deny valid insurance claims to pad their employers’ profits. If this has happened to you, you should call our bad faith insurance lawyers immediately. San Francisco bad faith insurance law is highly complex and nuanced, but our team stays abreast of it so we can stand up to insurance companies on behalf of our clients.

Not all personal injury cases go to court. Mediation is a common type of alternative dispute resolution, and Delfino Green & Green offers mediation services in San Francisco. If you’ve been hurt because of someone’s negligence and are hoping to avoid a personal injury lawsuit, mediation in San Francisco might be an effective tool for resolving your case.

Spinal cord injuries can vary in severity, but some of the most catastrophic injuries (like paralysis) are the result of trauma to the spinal cord. Our San Francisco spinal cord injury lawyers can consult with medical professionals to document your injuries and help you recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other losses. Working with an experienced San Francisco spinal cord injury attorney can greatly increase your odds of winning your case.

When serious injuries lead to amputation, your life is transformed forever. An amputation injury claim in San Francisco could help you recover the compensation you need to pay medical bills and adjust to life as an amputee. Our San Francisco amputation injury lawyers understand the considerable emotional distress that comes with catastrophic injuries like these, and we handle each case with care and concern.

Personal injury claims involving burn injuries can be grueling. As our San Francisco burn injury lawyers can attest, insurance companies often push back against significant claims, so recovering fair compensation can be a challenge. When you need a skilled, dedicated San Francisco burn injury lawsuit lawyer, call us!

The logistics surrounding rideshare accidents are usually more complicated than those around typical car accidents. You need a rideshare accident lawyer to guide you through the complex legal process to recover damages. Our San Francisco rideshare accident attorneys have helped countless injured people get the justice they deserve, and we may be able to help you, too.

If you’ve been injured in a Lyft accident in the San Francisco area, you don’t need just any personal injury attorney. You need a Lyft accident lawyer with a deep understanding of rideshare platforms and their insurance companies. Schedule your no-obligation consultation with the Lyft accident attorneys at Delfino Green & Green right now.

If you don’t see your specific situation mentioned above, we may still be able to assist. Get in touch to book a free consultation today!

Understanding the Personal Injury Claims Process

You likely already know that if you’ve suffered serious injuries because someone else was negligent, you need to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury attorney in San Francisco. But what happens after that?

Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay anything up front. If they win your case, you agree to pay them a portion of your compensation. The law firm assumes a good bit of risk when it accepts a case, so it can’t take on every personal injury case it encounters.

During your free consultation, a personal injury lawyer will learn more about your case. If they think there’s a good chance they can win, they may offer to represent you. Once a lawyer takes your case, the claims process usually goes like this:

Your legal counsel investigates the circumstances of your injury and gathers evidence
They determine the monetary value of your losses, including intangible harm
They send a demand letter to the at-fault party’s insurance company
They attempt to negotiate a settlement
If no settlement is reached, they file a civil lawsuit
Settlement negotiations continue
If the two sides still can’t reach a settlement, the case goes to trial

Most personal injury cases settle outside of court. This is faster, less costly, and less stressful for everyone. However, if your case is one of the few that goes to court, our team will help you prepare.

Damages You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Case in San Francisco

Working with a skilled San Francisco personal injury lawyer doesn’t guarantee that you’ll win your case. However, quality legal representation increases the likelihood that you’ll recover personal injury damages like these:

Medical expenses
Lost income
Loss of future earning capacity
Property damage
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life

If we take your case, our team can identify and value your damages to boost your chances of receiving fair compensation.

The Benefits of Hiring Our San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys

The right lawyer for personal injury cases can dramatically increase your chances of success. Not convinced? These are some of the benefits of working with the Delfino Green & Green team:

We have a deep knowledge of San Francisco’s local laws and court systems
We’ve been representing injured people for more than 30 years
We can deal with insurance companies for you, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally sabotaging your case
We maintain a network of medical professionals and expert witnesses to strengthen your case
You only pay us if we win your case

California personal injury cases can be exhausting, especially when you’re just trying to heal. We can take on the logistical burden of your case so you can focus on getting better.

Why Choose Our Personal Injury Lawyers?

When you need a San Francisco personal injury attorney, you shouldn’t just hire any firm. Your choice of lawyer isn’t the only thing shaping the outcome of your case, but it’s a critical factor. And when you choose Delfino Green & Green, you’re choosing a law firm that’s deeply committed to your case.

Personal injury and wrongful death cases are traumatic and life-altering. Experienced personal injury representation can’t change what happened. However, when you have a supportive attorney who genuinely cares about you and your case, it makes a difference.

Most team members at Delfino Green & Green have dedicated their entire legal careers to standing up for injured people. We fight tirelessly for you because your success is our success.

Contact Delfino Green & Green for Case Evaluations and Consultations

If you’ve been seriously injured by another person’s negligence or deliberate actions, you need a proven personal injury law firm. That’s Delfino Green & Green. If you’re looking for a San Francisco personal injury attorney, get in touch today for a free consultation.

Verdicts & Settlements

We’ve recovered millions for our clients

Construction Death

The husband and father of 4 young children was working at a construction site when he died because of another contractor’s negligence. After more than two years of hard fought litigation, our team of experts was able to win a tremendous victory on behalf of our clients and ensure that all of their financial needs will be met. We could not bring back the husband/father for this family, but we were able to protect them from the financial devastation that can and often does result where the primary source of income for the family is taken away. We then worked with our team of financial planners to make sure that this family will always have financial security.

$10,400,000

Bad Faith Insurance Claim

Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith Bad Faith – Pollution Coverage Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Green worked at one of the largest and most prestigious firms in the U.S. He was the primary attorney on an environmental insurance case that went to trial in San Francisco. After a several week trial, Mr. Green came away with a trial verdict against the insurers with a value of over $10,000,000 in available insurance coverage.

$10,000,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

A 16 year old developmentally disabled kid was hit by a bus while in a crosswalk. He suffered a concussion which turned into post concussive syndrome, where the symptoms of the concussion don’t heal completely. This is also known as a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (“mTBI”). Our firm was hired as trial counsel 6 months before trial because of our expertise in TBIs as well as cutting edge trial techniques. When we first associated into the case, there was a very minimal settlement offer and it did not appear that the Defense was taking the case seriously. Our team of attorneys, experts and staff immediately immersed ourselves in the case as we prepared to demonstrate the catastrophic consequences of this incident. Shortly before trial, the Defense could see that we had put all the pieces together to prove liability and that full justice for our young client required damages in the many millions of dollars. The matter settled for $5,750,000.

$5,750,000

Disability Claim

Disability – Neurological Issues Our client became disabled from neurological issues. Our attorneys were able to work with the client and his physicians to quickly assemble all of the documentation necessary to support out client’s claim of total disability. The insurer agreed that our client was totally disabled and paid his claim.

$2,400,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury to Child A three year old child was being carried across the street when she was struck by an oncoming car. The child suffered a serious traumatic brain injury when she hit the ground. Her injuries were so serious she had to be hospitalized for several months. Our firm negotiated a settlement of $2,000,000 by forcing the payment of all of the available insurance from the driver’s automobile insurer ($1,250,000), the entire amount of the homeowners insurance limits available ($500,000), and all of the amounts that the person carrying the little girl was able to recover from the negligent driver ($250,000). We then arranged for another firm to prepare and fund a large Special Needs Trust for the health and welfare of the injured child.

$2,000,000

Heart Condition Disability

Our client became disabled by a heart attack. The insurer refused to pay, claiming that our client was still able to perform his occupation. We met with all of our client’s doctors, obtained reports confirming the client’s inability to perform his prior occupation, and ultimately convinced the insurance company to pay the claim in full.

$1,800,000

Builder’s Risk/Collapse

A contractor suffered a severe collapse at one of his sites. The claim was submitted to the insurer and denied. Mr. Green reviewed all of the facts, researched the law, and brought together the necessary experts to prove that the Contractor’s Builders Risk insurer was responsible for a substantial portion of the loss. He also proved that a subcontractor was negligent and the subcontractor’s insurer also paid a substantial settlement. In total, Mr. Green was able to obtain more than $1,700,000 in compensation for his client.

$1,700,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Our client suffered a mild Traumatic Brain Injury when heavy object struck her in the head. The responsible party denied all fault and insisted until the very end that our client had not suffered a brain injury and offered nothing to settle the case. Our firm assembled a team of world renowned expert‘s to demonstrate that our client had suffered a mild Traumatic brain injury. The case settled shortly before trial.

$1,000,000

Heart Condition Disability

Our client had worked for the government for many years when she began suffering from a serious heart condition. All of her doctors told her that she could no longer work and if she continued to do so, she would be risking further injury to her heart or even death.

$1,000,000

Traumatic Hand Injury

Our client was working at a manufacturing plant. While operating a piece of machinery, his glove became caught in the machinery and part of his hand was severely injured. Ordinarily, this type of injury would be restricted to remedies available through Worker’s Compensation. However, through the knowledge, ingenuity, and creativity of our team of attorneys, we were also able to obtain a very substantial civil settlement for our client in addition to the workers comp settlement of his case.

$985,000

Aviation Death Settlement

A husband and father of two small children was killed in an aviation accident involving a small aircraft. Our firm represented the widow and two children against the pilot of the aircraft. By hiring experts in aviation (to prove negligence) and economists (to prove damages), and utilizing William Green’s expertise as an instrument-rated pilot, we were able to make a very powerful case and obtain a very favorable settlement that allowed the family to survive financially.

$975,000

Forklift Accident

A construction supervisor went to pick up some materials for a construction job. A worker at the yard neglected to set the parking brake on a piece of heavy equipment a few yards away. While the construction supervisor had his back turned, the machine rolled into him, pinning him against the side of his pick-up truck. He suffered several broken ribs, but that was the least of his injuries. Within several weeks of the accident, he had partially lost his sight. By working with medical experts, our firm was able to directly connect the sight loss to the injuries caused by the machine that rolled into our client. The case settled at Mediation without any need for a trial.

$700,000

Words of Praise from Our Clients

“Such amazing and professional attorneys. I would (and have) highly recommend Bill Green to anyone who needs a professional and classy individual for representation. I was self represented for a year and a half, and the opposing attorney was just disrespectful, and unprofessional with her personal opinions which spun the case out of control. Bill has the right attitude and level headed legal knowledge to assert whats wrong and bring justice where it is needed. My case is very much on the right track because of Bill.”

amy w
“Bill Green taking my case was life changing, I truly do not know what I would have done had I not retained his services. It was not easy finding a competent lawyer such as Bill in this field. Bill and his team are incredibly caring, ethical and kind, that is not easy to find these days. When Bill or a member of his team say they will do something, it gets done. Bill and team are always patient and make time for me. What stands out the most is Bill's expertise, professionalism, knowledge and concern for his clients best interest. With his calm and approachable demeanor, genuine caring personality, I always feel I can contact him. Bill is an incredibly competent lawyer and a true gem. I would (and have) highly recommend Bill Green to anyone needing representation.”

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“Delfino Green & Green handled my disability case in the San Francisco Bay Area and I recommend them highly. Bill Green was thorough in evaluating my case and explaining the issues to me. I felt they were a strong advocate and were attentive and concerned with protecting my best interests. They kept me up to date and communicated well. I am a physician and was referred to them by another physician so they can be called 'the doctors' lawyer.'”

Kenneth F
“The attorneys here are simultaneously the most competent and the most willing to go above and beyond for their clients in the areas of law they practice. The attorneys here are extremely competent, and the attorneys at this law firm have inspired me to practice law not for money nor personal glory, but for simply making a positive impact on people's lives and on society, especially for individuals who have been wrongly treated. This firm embodies every attribute that an ideal attorney should carry in their careers. From tenacity to compassion and going above and beyond for the sake of their clients, you're truly in the best hands if your case is lucky enough to be accepted by these high level attorneys.”

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About Delfino Green & Green Firm

Understanding Personal Injury Law

Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle Across the Bay Area

Understanding the Personal Injury Claims Process

Damages You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Case in San Francisco

The Benefits of Hiring Our San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys

Why Choose Our Personal Injury Lawyers?

Contact Delfino Green & Green for Case Evaluations and Consultations

Personal Injury Types

Verdicts & Settlements

Words of Praise from Our Clients

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