Question 1

How much does it cost to hire The May Firm?

Accepted Answer

The May Firm works on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees up front and no fees at all unless the firm recovers compensation for you. The free initial consultation includes a real attorney, not a salesperson. Bilingual (English / Spanish) consultations are available across all nine California offices.

Question 2

How long do I have to file a personal-injury claim in California?

Accepted Answer

California's statute of limitations for most personal-injury claims, including car-accident cases, is two years from the date of the injury. Claims against government entities require formal notice in as little as six months, and certain other circumstances can shorten the timeline. Robert May recommends contacting the firm as soon as possible after an injury so evidence can be preserved and your rights protected.

Question 3

What should I do immediately after a car accident in California?

Accepted Answer

After ensuring safety and calling 911, document the scene with photos, exchange information with the other driver, and gather witness contact details. Seek medical attention even if you feel fine — some injuries surface days later. Avoid giving recorded statements or signing anything from the other driver's insurance company before talking to a personal-injury attorney; early statements can be used to reduce or deny your claim.

Question 4

What if the other driver does not have insurance?

Accepted Answer

California drivers can still recover through their own uninsured-motorist (UM) and underinsured-motorist (UIM) coverage, which California insurers are required to offer. The May Firm handles UM/UIM claims throughout California, including the kind of cases other firms turn down because they require pursuing a claim against your own carrier.

Question 5

How is fault determined in a California car accident?

Accepted Answer

California follows a pure comparative-negligence rule: you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault, with your recovery reduced by your percentage of fault. Police reports, witness statements, traffic-law violations, and physical evidence all factor into the analysis. Robert May builds the fault picture early so insurers cannot inflate your share to discount your case.

Question 6

Where does The May Firm have offices?

Accepted Answer

The May Firm has nine California offices: San Luis Obispo (headquarters), Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Visalia, Salinas, Bakersfield, Fresno, Long Beach, and Chula Vista. Bilingual (English / Spanish) representation is available at every location, and clients who cannot travel can meet with an attorney by phone or video.

Question 7

Does The May Firm take Spanish-speaking clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The May Firm is bilingual by default. In Chula Vista and Salinas roughly 80% of the firm's clientele is Spanish-speaking, and Spanish-fluent attorneys and staff handle every step of the case — intake, attorney consultation, case updates, and recovery breakdown. Se habla español.

Question 8

Will my case go to trial?

Accepted Answer

Most California personal-injury cases settle without a trial, but The May Firm prepares every case as if it will go in front of a jury. Robert and his brother Garrett, who heads litigation, build the file from day one with full investigation, expert work, and damages modeling. That preparation is what gives clients use to settle on fair terms — and it is why the firm is willing to try the case when the carrier will not pay what the case is worth.

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