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In 2023 alone, California's Office of Traffic Safety counted 287 motorcyclists killed or injured in Kern County, and 103 in Bakersfield. Talk to us early, and we'll take it from there.

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We've won over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

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  • $6.25MPersonal injuryA confidential personal injury settlement.
  • $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.
  • $850KMotorcycle accidentFor a motorcyclist injured by a negligent driver.

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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 178, Highway 99 or Panama Lane, 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 another driver's carelessness, or by a hazard in the road?
  2. Did the other driver have insurance, and does your own policy include uninsured motorist coverage?
  3. Will the settlement cover your treatment, your bike and your lost income months from now, not just today?

From one of our car accident cases

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.

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Our office in Bakersfield

Local motorcycle accident lawyers,right here in Bakersfield.

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

Our office is on California Avenue, and we know Bakersfield's roads, from Highway 178 to Highway 99 and Panama Lane. Come in, or we'll come to you anywhere in Kern and Tulare Counties, at home or in the hospital.

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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.

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VLG helped me with my accident. I would highly recommend this legal group to handle your case if you have an accident. In my case, I recommended them to my sister after her motorcycle accident.
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What you can recover aftera motorcycle accident in California.

Whoever caused the crash, whether another driver, the company they were driving for or a public agency responsible for the road, can be held responsible 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 motorcycle and riding gear

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of companionship
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • 287Motorcyclists killed or injured in Kern County in 2023California's Office of Traffic Safety counted 287 in Kern County in a single year, and 103 in the City of Bakersfield.
  • 27×More likely than car occupants to die in a crash, mile for mileIn 2024, per mile traveled, motorcyclists were almost 27 times more likely than people in passenger cars to die in a crash, and almost 5 times more likely to be injured (NHTSA).
  • 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 motorcycle crash in Bakersfield,what comes next.

The report, your helmet and bike, medical records, 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 on other state highways outside the city, such as Highway 178, it's the CHP too. You can request a CHP report online. On city streets it's usually Bakersfield Police, online or at headquarters on Truxtun Avenue. Injury reports can take a few weeks.
  • Keep your helmet and gear as they are
    Your helmet, jacket, gloves and boots, and the damaged parts of your bike, can help show how the crash happened. Don't repair them or throw them away; keep them as they are until your claim is settled.
  • Photograph the bike and the scene
    Before anything is moved or repaired, take photos of your motorcycle, the other vehicle, the pavement and any skid marks or debris. Get the names and phone numbers of witnesses, and ask nearby shops or homes with cameras to save their footage right away.
  • See a doctor, and keep the records
    Get checked after any crash, even if you walked away from it. Wherever you were treated, from Kern Medical, the county's only Level II trauma center, to Adventist Health, Memorial or Mercy, you have a right to copies of your medical and billing records, even with a bill unpaid.
  • The insurer has deadlines too
    The other driver's insurance company may call within days. It 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).
  • 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 road hazard was involved, a written claim to the city, Kern County, GET or Caltrans is usually due within six months.
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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.

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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 motorcycle accident.

Is lane splitting legal in California?
Yes, according to the CHP, which also publishes safety tips for it. Vehicle Code §21658.1 defines lane splitting as riding a two-wheeled motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane. Riding on the shoulder isn't lane splitting, and the CHP says it's illegal. The CHP also tells drivers that opening a door to impede a motorcyclist is illegal. If you were splitting lanes when you were hit, how you were riding can come up when fault is shared, so tell us exactly what happened.
Do I have to wear a helmet in California?
Yes. Riders and passengers alike must wear a safety helmet that meets the state's standards, fastened and properly fitted (Vehicle Code §27803). The law has been in effect since January 1, 1992. If you were in a crash, don't throw your helmet away: keep it as it is, with the rest of your gear.
The other driver says they never saw me. Does that matter?
A driver's account is one piece of the evidence, not the final word. Fault turns on everything: the crash report, photos, any video, witnesses and the damage to both vehicles. Even if some of the blame falls on you, California's pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share rather than erasing it.
What if the driver who hit me had no insurance?
About one in five California drivers was uninsured in 2023, according to the Insurance Research Council, and your own uninsured motorist coverage may pay. Insured drivers may carry only the minimum, $30,000 of injury coverage per person on policies issued or renewed since January 1, 2025 (Vehicle Code §16056), and serious injuries often cost far more. Tell us what coverage you have.
How long does a motorcycle 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 long do I have after a motorcycle accident in Bakersfield?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a public agency may be responsible, such as the City of Bakersfield, Kern County, GET or Caltrans, a written claim is usually due within six months. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
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 motorcycle 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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