Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C.

About Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C. — Personal Injury San Francisco, California

The Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C. is a personal injury San Francisco firm with a record of recovering millions of dollars for injured clients throughout the Bay Area. Based in San Francisco and operating as a professional corporation, the firm represents accident victims against insurers and negligent parties in San Francisco County and the surrounding region. San Francisco’s dense urban environment — with Muni streetcars, BART access points, busy bike lanes on Market Street, and pedestrian-heavy corridors in SoMa and the Mission — produces a distinct mix of injury claims that require attorneys familiar with local liability patterns and the San Francisco Superior Court.

The personal injury attorneys at Law Office of Scott Righthand focus on serious claim recovery, not volume settlement. San Francisco is among California’s most plaintiff-favorable venues, with juries that tend to award above-average verdicts in credible cases. The firm handles claims in San Francisco against auto drivers, commercial carriers, property owners, and public entities — including claims against the City and County of San Francisco, which require a government tort claim filed within six months of the incident.

What Clients Say

Clients of Law Office of Scott Righthand describe attorneys who fight hard for maximum recovery rather than accepting quick, undervalued settlements from insurers. Reviews mention a clear willingness to take cases to trial if necessary — which clients credit as the reason settlement offers improved substantially after suit was filed. The sense that the attorneys pursue the best outcome, not the fastest one, comes through consistently.

Personal Injury San Francisco — Practice Areas & Services

• Car & Vehicle Accidents: Motor vehicle injury claims in San Francisco County, from freeway collisions to urban intersection crashes.
• Pedestrian Accident Claims: Claims for pedestrians struck on San Francisco crosswalks, bike lanes, and downtown corridors.
• Premises Liability: Slip-and-fall and negligent property maintenance claims against SF property owners and businesses.
• Government Entity Claims: Tort claims against the City and County of San Francisco, SFMTA, and other public entities.
• Serious & Catastrophic Injuries: Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other high-value claims throughout the Bay Area.
• Wrongful Death: Fatal accident claims for surviving family members in San Francisco Superior Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to sue the City of San Francisco for an injury?

Claims against the City and County of San Francisco require a government tort claim filed within six months of the incident under the California Government Claims Act (Government Code §911.2). Missing this deadline generally bars a civil lawsuit entirely. After the claim is rejected or ignored for 45 days, you have six months to file suit in San Francisco Superior Court at 400 McAllister St.

Are San Francisco juries favorable for personal injury plaintiffs?

Generally yes. San Francisco County is consistently ranked among California’s most plaintiff-favorable venues. Verdicts in serious injury cases with clear liability tend to run above the state average, which motivates insurers to negotiate meaningful settlements before trial. This dynamic gives represented plaintiffs real leverage throughout the pre-litigation process.

What evidence matters most in a San Francisco personal injury case?

Medical records documenting treatment and a clear causation link to the accident are the foundation of any strong claim. In San Francisco, SFMTA camera footage, traffic signal records, and — increasingly — Waymo and rideshare app data are valuable in urban accident cases. Preserving this evidence quickly, before it is overwritten or discarded, is one of the first actions a personal injury attorney takes after being retained.