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Temecula Personal Injury Attorney
Recover the Compensation You Deserve
Sustaining any type of injury can result in devastating financial consequences in addition to physical and emotional suffering. Depending on the nature and severity of your injuries, you may require extensive and costly medical care. You may also be unable to quickly return to work and, in some cases, may experience a permanent loss of earning capacity.
When you are injured as a result of another party’s negligence, you deserve to recover monetary damages. As a personal injury lawyer with 36 years of legal experience, I can fight to recover just compensation for losses resulting from auto and truck accidents, dog bites, premises liability incidents, and more. I have a strong desire to help individuals and families throughout my community and take pride in working with victims of injustice.
My office has a strong track record of delivering favorable results for my clients. I am committed to providing you with the seasoned representation you need to succeed in your case.
Why Work With a Temecula Injury Attorney
Choosing the right lawyer after an accident is an important decision, especially when you are trying to balance medical treatment, time away from work, and family responsibilities. When you work with my office, you work directly with me from our first meeting through the resolution of your claim.
I take the time to understand how your injuries are affecting your daily life in Temecula, Murrieta, and the surrounding communities so that the claim we pursue reflects your real losses, not just what appears in a medical chart.
Because I have practiced in Riverside County courts for many years, I am familiar with local procedures, filing requirements, and how judges and juries tend to view different types of cases. This local knowledge allows me to give you realistic expectations about timing, potential outcomes, and what to expect at each stage of the process.
It also allows me to anticipate how insurers that regularly handle claims arising from collisions on I-15 or busy Temecula surface streets may respond to a demand for fair compensation.
My goal is to reduce the stress that comes with an injury claim so that you can focus on your recovery. I keep clients informed, explain legal options in plain language, and am accessible to answer questions as they arise. Whether your case is resolved through negotiation, mediation, or trial, you will always know where things stand and what the next step will be.
Schedule an initial consultation with a Temecula personal injury attorney from Rob Schelling, A Professional Corporation by calling (951) 355-2965 or contacting my office online.
How Do Personal Injury Claims Work in California?
If you wish to file a personal injury claim in California, you must generally do so within two years of the incident. If you only wish to be compensated for property damage resulting from the incident, you must typically file your claim within three years of the incident. If you are suing a government entity, you must file your claim within six months of the incident.
Most personal injury trials will evaluate each party’s contributions to the incident. Under California’s comparative negligence rules, the judge and jury will assign the claimant and defendant percentages of fault. Your percentage of fault will impact how much compensation you can ultimately recover.
For example, if you are awarded $100,000 in damages but are determined to be 10% at fault, your award will be reduced by 10%, leaving you with $90,000.
Long before a case reaches a courtroom, there are important steps that can shape the outcome of a claim. After I review what happened and your injuries, I typically gather medical records, accident reports, photographs, and witness statements to build a clear picture of how the incident occurred. Insurance companies that handle claims arising from accidents in Riverside County will often scrutinize these details, so having organized documentation from the outset can make negotiations more efficient.
Most claims begin with a demand package sent to the insurance carrier that explains how the accident occurred, outlines your injuries, and requests compensation supported by evidence. The insurer may respond with a settlement offer, ask for additional information, or dispute liability altogether. If reasonable settlement discussions are not successful, I can file a lawsuit in the appropriate local court and guide you through each stage of litigation, including discovery, mediation, and, when necessary, trial.
What to Expect When You Contact My Office
Reaching out to a lawyer can feel intimidating, especially if you have never been involved in a legal matter before. When you contact my Temecula office, our first conversation is focused on listening to your story, answering your questions, and determining whether a personal injury claim is appropriate for your situation. I ask about how the incident occurred, your medical treatment to date, and any correspondence you have already received from insurance companies so that I can give you practical guidance right away.
If we decide to move forward, I explain the steps we will take together, from gathering records to communicating with the other side. I handle communications with insurers and opposing counsel so you are not pressured into quick decisions or confusing statements. Throughout your case, you can expect regular updates by phone or email, and I make myself available to meet in person when that is more comfortable for you. My aim is to provide clear expectations about timing and next steps so you always know how your claim is progressing.
Focused On You
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Your InterestsI provide the quality representation you would expect from a big, successful law firm at reasonable costs. I have 36 years of California legal experience, and I personally handle every case.
Although I am a litigation attorney, I often recommend mediation or negotiation to resolve disputes. Filing a lawsuit and arguing your case in court is expensive. Through these processes, we can come up with creative solutions that are tailored to your individual situation. -
Your Value
When someone consults with me, that typically means that they have experienced a major life event. As a result, I genuinely care about helping that person reach the right solution. To do this, I always:
Listen to my clients' concerns and priorities.
Take the time to understand how the situation came about.
Help clients find the most cost-effective solution to their problems.
Provide honest advice with compassion.
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Your Outcome
Legal disputes can be emotionally and financially draining. In 1986, when I founded the Menifee-based Law Offices of Rob Schelling, A Professional Corporation, it was my goal to build a client-focused law firm to help people reach solutions that meet their legal needs while minimizing the stress and cost.
I am determined to find the outcome that is best for you. Predicting the outcome of any dispute is not entirely possible, but experience does play a vital role in navigating your options and choices.