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Lane splitting is legal in California, and not wearing a helmet doesn't take away your right to compensation. Talk to us before you talk to the other driver's insurer.

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My experience with Letty R. helping me out with my accident was stress-free.
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Results that speak.Millions won for injured clients.

We've won over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients, including the motorcycle accident case below.

Recognized for excellence

Avvo Rating: Excellent, Top Rated Personal InjuryTop Rated by Super Lawyers
  • $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.

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 a rider's injuries are often serious. After a crash on Highway 99, Highway 132 or McHenry 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. Did a driver turn, merge or open a door into your path?
  2. Were you injured, or were your bike and gear badly damaged?
  3. Will the settlement cover your treatment and 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.

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

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Our office in Modesto

Local motorcycle accident 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 from McHenry Avenue. Come in, or we'll come to you 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.

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 fromour clients.

  • 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
Thank you, Valero, for helping me in my motorcycle accident. Very fast, very efficient!
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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.
Boom T.Google review
They were extremely helpful and got me a great settlement. I definitely would recommend them.
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What you can recover aftera motorcycle accident.

If a driver caused the crash, they and their insurer can be held responsible for what it cost you, including your bike and your gear.

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 gear

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of companionship
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • 16%of serious and fatal crashes on Modesto streets involved a motorcyclistThat's from the City's own Safety Action Plan, which counted the crashes that killed or seriously injured someone from 2016 to 2023.
  • 1 in 5California drivers had no insurance in 2023About 20%, according to the Insurance Research Council. Every motorcycle liability policy sold in California includes uninsured motorist coverage unless the rider turned it down in writing.
  • 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 Modesto motorcycle crash,what comes next.

The report, your bike and gear, the helmet question and deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On Highway 99, I‑5 and county roads outside city limits, the CHP's Modesto office usually takes the report, and you can request it online. On Modesto's streets, including McHenry Avenue and Yosemite Boulevard, it's usually Modesto Police, which releases reports on request at 600 10th Street.
  • Lane splitting is legal here
    The CHP says plainly that lane splitting is legal in California, and state law defines it (Vehicle Code §21658.1). The CHP also says a driver who blocks or impedes a rider in a way that could cause harm, or opens a door to do it, is breaking the law.
  • Many crashes start with a left turn
    In 2023, the other vehicle was turning left in 46% of fatal crashes between a motorcycle and another vehicle in the U.S. Write down what the driver did, and where, while you remember it.
  • Keep your bike and gear as they are
    A helmet, jacket, gloves or boots ruined in the crash count as damaged property. Photograph the bike before repairs, and keep receipts for upgrades and aftermarket parts.
  • The helmet question
    California requires a DOT-compliant helmet for every rider and passenger. If you weren't wearing one, you can still be compensated: the other side would have to prove it made your injuries worse.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a StanRTA bus, a city or county vehicle or a road hazard such as a pothole 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 Modesto motorcycle crash.

How long do I have after a motorcycle accident in Modesto?
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.
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still get compensation?
You may. Not wearing a helmet doesn't take away your right to compensation. The other side would have to prove it made your injuries worse, and even then California's comparative fault rule reduces your award instead of erasing it.
I was lane splitting. Does that make the crash my fault?
Not by itself. The CHP says lane splitting is legal in California, and state law defines it (Vehicle Code §21658.1). Fault depends on how everyone was riding and driving, and if you were partly at fault, your award is reduced by your share, not erased.
The driver had no insurance, or not enough. What now?
About 1 in 5 California drivers was uninsured in 2023. Your own motorcycle policy includes uninsured motorist coverage unless you turned it down in writing, so it may pay when the driver can't.
Who pays for my motorcycle and gear?
If another driver caused the crash, your claim can include the cost of repairing your motorcycle, or its value just before the crash if it's totaled, and the riding gear ruined in the crash.
A family member was killed in a motorcycle crash. What can we do?
California law lets a spouse, domestic partner, children and certain other family members bring a wrongful death claim, generally within two years of the death. Our California wrongful death page explains how it works, or call us and we'll come to you.
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 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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