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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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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

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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.
  • $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 Calaveras Boulevard, Montague Expressway or Great Mall Parkway, 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 nearest office

Car accident lawyers,just down the road in San Jose.

Our office is in San Jose, about 8 miles from Milpitas City Hall. We'll come to you.

We're on Julian Street in downtown San Jose. Come in, or call us from home or the hospital and we'll come to you, anywhere in Milpitas.

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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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  • 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
I was recently involved in a car accident involving my brand new BMW. This was my first time having to deal with any type of insurance claims or incident. Leticia was super kind and helpful and gave me the best customer service I could ask for.
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Thank you, Valero, for your help in my car accident! Very professional and efficient!
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I was in a car accident and Valero Law helped me with the process. Michelle was very helpful in answering all my questions and making sure I understood everything! I'd go to them again.
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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 Milpitas,what comes next.

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

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  • Getting the crash report
    On Milpitas streets it's usually the Milpitas Police: request it online, in person or by mail, and the police say most reports are ready within 5 to 7 working days. On I‑880, I‑680 and the 237 freeway, it's the CHP's San Jose office, and you can request it online.
  • 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).
  • If your car was towed
    If Milpitas Police had it towed, you need a release form from the police department on North Milpitas Boulevard before the tow company gives it back: $50 for a car stored after a crash, plus the tow company's charges. Call 408-586-2400 first. If the CHP had it towed off the freeway because it couldn't be driven, the tow company releases it directly. 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.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a public vehicle or a road defect played a part, a written claim is usually due within six months, to the agency that runs the vehicle or the road: VTA for its buses and trains, the City for its streets and vehicles, the County for Montague Expressway, the State (Caltrans) for Calaveras Boulevard between I‑880 and I‑680 and for the freeways.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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
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  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.
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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 Milpitas 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.
What if a pothole, a broken signal or a public vehicle caused the crash?
The claim goes to the agency that runs the road or the vehicle. For Milpitas streets and City vehicles, it's the City Clerk, on the City's claim form, by mail or in person at City Hall. Montague Expressway is run by the County, whose claims go to the Clerk of the Board. Calaveras Boulevard between I‑880 and I‑680 is a state highway, so it's the State's (Caltrans), as are the freeways, and VTA has its own claim form. Each is usually due within six months, and we can file it for you.
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. Many people tell the adjuster they'll call back after talking 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 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, it can be filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court in downtown San Jose, and it takes longer.
Do you have an office in Milpitas?
No. Our nearest office is in San Jose, at 45 E Julian St, about 8 miles from Milpitas City Hall. You're welcome to come in, or call us 24/7 at (800) 985-9565 and we'll meet you at home or in the hospital.
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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