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Lane splitting is legal in California, and a missing helmet doesn't by itself end a claim. Talk to us before you talk to the other driver's insurance company.

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Results that speak.Millions won for injured clients.

We've won over $500 million for our clients, including $850,000 for a motorcyclist injured by a negligent driver.

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 they value claims to control cost, not to make you whole. After a crash on Highway 111, I‑10 or Highway 74, 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, change lanes 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 Palm Desert

Local motorcycle accident lawyers,right here in Palm Desert.

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

We know the valley's roads, from I‑10 and Highway 111 to Highway 74 up the mountain. Come to our office on Country Club Drive, or we'll come to you anywhere in the Coachella Valley.

Nearby officesRiversideSan BernardinoPalmdale

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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  • 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.
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Communication is great and service as well! Very satisfied, thank you for your services.
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What you can recover aftera California motorcycle accident.

The driver who caused the crash, and their insurance company, 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 bike 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
  • 27×The risk riders face, mile for milePer mile traveled, motorcyclists were almost 27 times more likely than people in passenger cars to die in a crash in 2024, and almost 5 times more likely to be injured (NHTSA).
  • 1 in 5California drivers had no insurance in 2023Every motorcycle liability policy sold in California includes uninsured motorist coverage unless the rider turned it down in writing, so your own policy may pay when the driver can't.
  • 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 Palm Desert,what comes next.

The report, the helmet and lane-splitting rules, your own coverage and the deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    Palm Desert has no police of its own: on its streets, Highway 111 included, Sheriff's deputies take the report. On I‑10, on Highway 74 up the mountain and outside city limits, it's the CHP, and you can request its report online.
  • No helmet doesn't by itself end a claim
    California requires every rider and passenger to wear a helmet that meets the federal standard. If you weren't wearing one, the other side would have to prove your own carelessness was a substantial factor in your harm, and even then your award is reduced, not erased.
  • Lane splitting is legal here
    The CHP says plainly that lane splitting is legal in California. It also says it's illegal to block or impede a rider on purpose in a way that could cause harm, or to open a door to impede one.
  • Your own policy may pay
    Every motorcycle liability policy sold in California includes uninsured motorist coverage unless you turned it down in writing. If the driver had no insurance, or too little, it may pay for your injuries, though not for the bike.
  • The DMV has its own 10-day rule
    If anyone was injured, even slightly, or damage tops $1,000, each driver and rider must file form SR-1 with the DMV within 10 days, no matter who was at fault and even if police made a report.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a SunLine bus, a city or county vehicle or a road 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 Palm Desert motorcycle accident.

How long do I have after a motorcycle accident?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, the county, SunLine or Caltrans may be responsible, for example for a road hazard, a written claim is usually due within six months; Highway 111 in Palm Desert is a city street now, so a claim about its condition goes to the City. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Do I still have a case?
Often, yes. Not wearing a helmet doesn't by itself end a claim. California uses comparative fault: the other side would have to prove your own carelessness was a substantial factor in causing your harm, and even then your compensation is reduced by your share, not erased.
I was lane splitting. Can I still recover?
The CHP says lane splitting is legal in California. If a driver's carelessness caused the crash, the driver can be held responsible; if you were partly at fault, your award is reduced by your share instead of erased.
The driver had no insurance. Who pays?
Your own uninsured motorist coverage may pay for your injuries. It comes with every motorcycle liability policy sold in California unless you turned it down in writing. If the driver had too little insurance, the underinsured part of the same coverage may pay the difference.
Who pays to fix my bike and gear?
Usually the at-fault driver's insurance pays to repair or replace your motorcycle and riding gear. Your uninsured motorist coverage pays for injuries, not for the bike.
How much is my Palm Desert motorcycle accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life. Motorcycle injuries are often serious, and 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 Palm Desert?
Yes. Our office is at 77-564A Country Club Dr, Suite 117, Palm Desert, CA 92211. 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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