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The CHP says 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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VLG helped me with my accident. … In my case, I recommended them to my sister after her motorcycle accident.
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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.

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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.

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

The driver's insurer has a team.You should have one too.

The other driver's insurance company brings adjusters, investigators and lawyers to every serious claim, and a rider's injuries are often serious. After a crash on Highway 1, Highway 101 or Highway 68, 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 Salinas

Local motorcycle accident lawyers,right here in Salinas.

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

We're on East San Joaquin Street in south Salinas, just off South Main Street. Come in, or we'll come to you anywhere from Watsonville to Big Sur.

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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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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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The team is very pleasant and they made it very easy to communicate. Anyone that picked up was able to assist me, and that's excellent.
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Letty was nice and helpful when she was helping me out with my case. Obviously I was worried, but she made the process go by easier.
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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
  • 27×More likely to die in a crash, per mile, on a motorcycle than in a carPer mile traveled in 2024, motorcyclists were almost 27 times as likely as people in passenger cars to die in a crash, and almost 5 times as likely to be injured (NHTSA).
  • 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, including when an insurer argues about a helmet.

After a Salinas 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 Salinas city streets, it's usually Salinas Police, whose reports can be bought online about 10 to 15 days after the crash. On Highway 101, Highway 1, Highway 68 outside the city and county roads like Laureles Grade and Carmel Valley Road, it's usually the CHP's Monterey Area office on East Blanco Road, and you can request it online. South of Soledad, it's the CHP's King City office.
  • Many crashes start with a left turn
    Nationwide, the other vehicle was turning left in 46% of fatal crashes between a motorcycle and another vehicle in 2023. In Monterey County, CHP crash records show more motorcycle crashes on Highway 1 than on any other road from 2022 to 2024, followed by Highway 101. Wherever it happened, write down what the driver did, and where, while you remember it.
  • The helmet question
    California requires a DOT-compliant helmet for every rider and passenger. If you weren't wearing one, you may still be compensated: the other side would have to prove it made your injuries worse.
  • 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.
  • 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 it's illegal for a driver to intentionally block or impede a rider in a way that could cause harm, or to open a door to impede one.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a public vehicle or a road hazard such as a pothole played a part, a written claim is usually due within six months, to the agency that runs the vehicle or the road: MST for its buses, the City for its streets and vehicles, the County for county roads, the State (Caltrans) for the highways.
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From the community, for the community.

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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.

Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
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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 Salinas motorcycle crash.

How long do I have after a motorcycle accident in Salinas?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a public vehicle or road was involved, such as an MST bus, a City street, a county road or a state highway, 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.
Who takes the report after a crash on Highway 1 or Laureles Grade?
Usually the CHP's Monterey Area office, 960 East Blanco Road in Salinas, (831) 770-8000. It covers Highway 101, Highway 1, Highway 68 outside Salinas and the county roads of central and northern Monterey County; south of Soledad, it's the CHP's King City office. On city streets in Salinas, Monterey, Seaside or Marina, it's that city's police. Not sure? Any of them can tell you.
Do you have an office in Salinas?
Yes. Our office is at 30 E. San Joaquin St, Suite 203-A, Salinas, CA 93901, in south Salinas just off South Main Street. 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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