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Some concussion symptoms don't appear for hours or days, so they can start after you've left the scene or the ER. Tell a doctor about every change, and talk to us before you sign anything.

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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.
  • $2.1MTruck accidentA settlement for a client with spinal and orthopedic injuries after a crash with a commercial truck.
  • $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 recovery, not the insurer's bottom line

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

A brain injury can be hard to see and easy for an insurer to doubt. After an accident on Briggsmore Avenue or Highway 99, or a fall, an adjuster may call within days, and what you say can shape the rest of your claim.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Have you had headaches, or changes in memory, mood or sleep, since the injury?
  2. Has a doctor checked you, even if your scan was normal?
  3. Will the settlement cover care and lost work 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.

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

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Our office in Modesto

Local brain injury lawyers,right here in Modesto.

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

Our office is on Coffee Road in north Modesto, about a mile and a half from Memorial Medical Center. If a head injury makes the trip hard, we'll come to you, at home or in the hospital, anywhere in Stanislaus County.

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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.

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I contacted Valero Law after experiencing injuries from being involved in an awful car accident. Valero Law Group was professional and knowledgeable in providing the compensation that I deserved.
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What you can recover aftera brain injury in California.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI), from a concussion to a severe injury, affects how the brain works. The harm goes beyond the bills, and there's no formula for it: a jury decides a reasonable amount from the evidence.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Emergency care, scans and hospital stays
  • Neurology, therapy and neuropsychological testing
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Help at home while you recover

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Headaches, pain and fatigue
  • Changes in memory, mood and concentration
  • Loss of companionship
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • Days latersome concussion symptoms may first appearThe good news: most people with a mild TBI or concussion feel better within a couple of weeks.
  • 190TBI-related deaths in the US every dayThe CDC counted about 68,700 TBI-related deaths in 2023. Falls and motor vehicle crashes are among the most common causes of traumatic brain injury.
  • 2 yearsto file a lawsuit, in most casesThat's California's deadline for most injury lawsuits (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). For a child, it usually doesn't start until 18 (CCP §352), but not in a case against a public agency, which still needs a written claim within six months.

After a brain injury in Modesto,what comes next.

Symptoms, danger signs, trauma care and help close to home, explained.

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  • Symptoms can change as you recover
    You may have headaches and feel sick to your stomach early on, then notice a week or two later that you feel more emotional than usual or have trouble sleeping (CDC). If symptoms last or get worse, tell your doctor.
  • Know the danger signs
    In rare cases, a blood clot can crowd the brain. Call 911 or go to an emergency room right away if, after a blow to the head, someone has a headache that gets worse and doesn't go away, weakness, numbness, decreased coordination or seizures, repeated vomiting, slurred speech or unusual behavior, or one pupil larger than the other; can't recognize people or places; is confused, restless, agitated, very drowsy or can't be woken; or passes out (CDC).
  • Where head injuries are treated
    If paramedics find signs of a serious head injury, like confusion or a possible skull fracture, they take the patient straight to Memorial or Doctors Medical Center, the county's two Level II trauma centers. After a severe TBI, people treated right away at a trauma center tend to do best. Children 14 and under usually go to a pediatric trauma center outside the county when the trip takes an hour or less.
  • Ask family what they notice
    After a concussion, people often don't notice their own symptoms, and family members and even doctors can miss them. A short daily note on how you feel helps your doctors, and your claim.
  • Brain injury help in Modesto
    DRAIL (Disability Resources Agency for Independent Living), on Sylvan Avenue, is one of the nonprofits California's Department of Rehabilitation funds to help adults living with a brain injury, with services like supported living and help getting back to work. For inpatient rehabilitation, Encompass Health on Mable Avenue treats brain injury.
  • Children and older adults
    In a child, a brain injury of any severity can disrupt development and make school and sports harder. In older adults, a TBI can be missed because its symptoms overlap with conditions like dementia, so tell the doctor about any fall or accident, especially if the person takes blood thinners.
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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 brain injury in Modesto.

How do I know if I have a concussion?
Only a doctor can tell you. Common signs, according to the CDC, include headaches, dizziness or balance problems, being bothered by light or noise, feeling foggy or slowed down, trouble concentrating or remembering, irritability, feeling more emotional, and sleeping more or less than usual. Symptoms are different for each person.
My symptoms started days after the accident. Is it too late to claim?
Not necessarily. Most injury lawsuits in California must be filed within two years of the injury, and a claim against a city, the county, StanRTA or Caltrans usually within six months. Seeing a doctor now puts your symptoms, and when they began, in your medical records.
My CT scan was normal. Can I still have a brain injury?
Yes. Scans, blood tests and other measures can't always detect damage from a mild, concussive injury, and an MRI can pick up changes a CT scan may miss. Doctors often add neuropsychological tests, which check memory, concentration, information processing and problem solving. If you still have symptoms, tell your doctor, even with a normal scan.
I can't go back to work or school yet. What can a claim include?
The pay you've lost, the pay you're reasonably certain to lose, and lost earning capacity: what you could have earned without the injury, compared with what you can earn now. That last part doesn't need a work history, so it can apply to a student. If the injury is severe or lifelong, our Modesto catastrophic injury page covers lifetime care.
My spouse or parent can't handle the claim after a brain injury. Who can?
A guardian or conservator, or a guardian ad litem appointed by the court, can bring the claim for an adult who can't make their own legal decisions, and a judge must approve any settlement. In some cases the two-year deadline is paused for an adult who lacked capacity when the injury happened, so talk to a lawyer early rather than count on it.
My child hit their head in an accident. What should I watch for?
The same danger signs as for adults, and also a child who won't stop crying or won't nurse or eat: call 911 or go to an emergency room. If a public agency was involved and six months have passed, call us anyway: when the injured person was a child the whole time, the agency generally must allow a late claim if you ask within a year of the injury. A judge must approve any settlement for a child.
Do you have an office in Modesto?
Yes. Our office is at 3509 Coffee Rd, Suite D8, Modesto, CA 95355. 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 brain injury 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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