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The insurance company's first offer is rarely its best. One client was offered $410,000. We won $4.4 million.

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…anyone who needs assistance in their car accident. They are efficient and solve cases in a fast manner.
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Results that speak.Millions won for car accident clients.

We've won over $500 million for our clients, including the car accident cases below.

Recognized for excellence

Avvo Rating: Excellent, Top Rated Personal InjuryTop Rated by Super Lawyers
  • $6.25MPersonal injuryA confidential settlement believed to be the largest personal injury settlement ever recorded in its county.
  • $5MAuto accidentFor a husband and wife after the husband suffered a brachial plexus injury.
  • $2.34MAccident claimA win for a client injured in an accident.
  • $1.5MAuto accidentA win for a client injured in an auto accident.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case is different.

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Here to protect your interests, not the insurance company's

Insurance companies have a team.You should have one too.

Insurers bring adjusters, investigators and lawyers to every serious claim, and they value claims to control cost, not to make you whole. After a crash on Highway 58, Panama Lane or Union Avenue, an adjuster may call within days, and what you say can shape the rest of your claim.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Was the crash caused by someone else's carelessness?
  2. Were you injured, or was your car badly damaged?
  3. Will the settlement cover your treatment and lost income months from now, not just today?

Why the first offer is not the final word

The insurer's best offer$410,000

What we won for our client$4.4M

A car accident that left our client with a neck injury. Most people would have taken the offer. We won more than ten times as much.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case is different.

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Our office in Bakersfield

Local car accident lawyers,right here in Bakersfield.

Not every firm that advertises in Bakersfield has an office here. We do.

We live and work here, and we know Bakersfield's roads, from Highway 99 and Ming Avenue to Stockdale and Rosedale Highways. Come to our office on California Avenue, or we'll come to you anywhere in Kern and Tulare Counties.

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Why choose Valero Law Group?

We champion every case,big and small.

Whether your case is worth $5,000 or $5 million, we bring the same skill, attention and determination to every client we represent.

So don't let the size of your case keep you from seeking justice: every injury deserves serious representation. Let us fight for the compensation you're owed while you focus on what matters most, your recovery.

They made me feel like a priority, and they put my needs first as a client.

IsabelValero Law Group client

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Real reviews fromcar accident clients in Bakersfield.

  • Samuel M. smiling in the Valero Law Group office with his $881,000 settlement check
    Samuel M.$881,000
  • Victoria M. smiling in front of the Valero Law Group logo wall with her $625,000 settlement check
    Victoria M.$625,000
  • Karina C. smiling in the Valero Law Group office with her $625,000 settlement check
    Karina C.$625,000
  • Angela M. smiling and pointing to her $625,000 settlement check
    Angela M.$625,000
  • Destiny H. smiling with her $500,000 settlement check
    Destiny H.$500,000
  • Javier P. smiling in the Valero Law Group office with his $375,000 settlement check
    Javier P.$375,000
After my accident, my car was a complete wreck, and I was stressed about how I would get to all my doctor and therapy appointments. The Valero Law Group was a lifesaver in every sense of the word.
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I was able to communicate with Valero Law Group after being in a car accident. They were able to settle my case and I received compensation thanks to the wonderful lawyers.
Eloina M.Google review
I wasn't sure if I was going to have a case at first. My insurance was only willing to pay out the loss of my car, but I felt that it was not enough considering that I had physical pain after my accident.
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What you can recover aftera California car accident.

California is an at-fault state: the driver who caused the crash, and their insurance company, pay for what it cost you.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Emergency care, surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Repairing or replacing your vehicle

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of companionship
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • $30,000The minimum injury coveragePolicies issued or renewed since January 1, 2025 must cover at least $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident (Vehicle Code §16056). Serious injuries often cost far more.
  • 1 in 5California drivers had no insurance in 2023About 20%, according to the Insurance Research Council. If one hit you, your own uninsured motorist coverage may pay.
  • 80%What you keep if you were 20% at faultCalifornia's pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share of the blame instead of erasing it.

After a crash in Bakersfield,what comes next.

The crash report, the DMV, your car, insurance calls and deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On Highway 99 or 58, even inside city limits, and in Rosedale, Oildale or Lamont, the CHP's Bakersfield office usually takes the report, and you can request it online. On city streets it's usually Bakersfield Police, online or at headquarters on Truxtun Avenue. Injury reports can take a few weeks.
  • If your car was towed
    Storage fees add up every day after the first 24 hours. You can take your belongings out and have your insurer inspect the car for free, and picking it up within 72 hours avoids a lien fee. Bakersfield Police releases are at 1601 Truxtun Avenue.
  • The DMV has its own 10-day rule
    If anyone was injured, even slightly, or damage tops $1,000, each driver must file form SR-1 with the DMV within 10 days, no matter who was at fault and even if police made a report.
  • The insurer has deadlines too
    The other driver's insurance company must acknowledge your claim within 15 days, then accept or deny it within 40 days of receiving proof, or explain in writing why it needs more time (California claim rules).
  • A rental car can be part of the claim
    If another driver caused the crash, the reasonable cost of renting a similar car while yours is repaired or replaced can be included as loss of use.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a GET bus, a city or county vehicle or a state highway hazard was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months.
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From the community, for the community.

Hablamos español.

We're a Hispanic-focused firm with native Spanish-speaking attorneys. We understand your family's needs, walk you through every step in your language, and fight to get you every dollar you deserve.

Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.
…they speak excellent Spanish, know how to help, and look out for their clients' best interests.
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Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.

Common questionsafter a Bakersfield car accident.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in California?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, county or state vehicle or road was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
Should I give the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement?
You aren't required to give one to the other driver's insurer, and what you say can be used to value your claim. It's fine to tell the adjuster you'll call back after you've talked to a lawyer. Your own policy may require you to cooperate with your own insurance company.
Who pays my medical bills while my case is open?
Usually your own health insurance, or the medical payments (Med-Pay) coverage on your auto policy if you have it, pays as bills come in. Those payers are generally reimbursed from the settlement. If you have no coverage, some doctors will treat you and wait to be paid until the case ends.
What if I was a passenger, or in an Uber or Lyft?
Passengers are rarely at fault, so a passenger can usually claim against the insurance of whichever driver caused the crash. In a rideshare, the company's insurance may apply as well; see our Bakersfield Uber and Lyft accident page.
How long does a car accident case take?
It depends mostly on your medical treatment: a claim is usually valued once treatment ends or your doctors know the long-term outlook. Many cases settle without a lawsuit. If one has to be filed in Kern County Superior Court, it takes longer.
How much is my Bakersfield car accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life. The first offer is often low, so a free case review is the best way to know before you accept anything.
Do you have an office in Bakersfield?
Yes. Our office is at 5100 California Ave, Suite 104, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Come in if you like, or we'll come to you, at home or in the hospital. Call (800) 985-9565 any time, 24/7.
What does a car accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Your consultation is free, and no attorney's fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. You may be responsible for case-related costs and expenses; we'll explain them before you sign.
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Kyle ValeroAttorney, Valero Law Group

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