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California drivers must give you three feet, and if the driver had no insurance or too little, your own car policy can cover you on a bike.

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What stood out most was how well they kept me informed: I received regular updates and never felt left in the dark.
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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.

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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 Baseline Street, Highland Avenue or 9th Street, 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 pass too close, turn across your path or open a door into you?
  2. Were you injured, or were your bike and gear 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 San Bernardino

Local bicycle accident lawyers,right here in San Bernardino.

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

We know San Bernardino's streets, from Baseline Street and Highland Avenue to 9th Street and Sierra Way. Call first to visit our office off Hospitality Lane, or we'll come to you anywhere in the valley or the mountains.

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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
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    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
After my bike accident, I called multiple places, but Valero Law was the only one that gave me comfort and reassurance from the very first call and throughout my entire case. Their team was professional, supportive, and always kept me informed.
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Around the age of 23, I was caught in a bike accident, and with the help of this company, the amazing Ms. Ashley J. helped me gain the true justice that I deserved and needed.
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I'm thankful I decided to give Valero Law a call. I wasn't sure what to do; they made everything simple…
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What you can recover aftera bicycle accident in California.

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, helmet 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
  • 2.5×as likely as the average crash to kill or severely injureIn the City of San Bernardino's road safety plan, 8.8% of bicycle collisions killed or severely injured someone, against 3.5% of all collisions (2016–2020).
  • 3 feetThe least space a passing driver must give youUnder California's Three Feet for Safety Act, and since 2023 a driver must change lanes to pass if another lane going the same way is open.
  • 1 in 5California drivers had no insurance in 2023About 20%, according to the Insurance Research Council. If one hit you, the uninsured motorist coverage on your own car policy can cover your injuries, even on a bike.

After a bike crash in San Bernardino,what comes next.

The report, your rights on the road, your own coverage and the deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On San Bernardino's city streets, San Bernardino Police take the report: after 10 days, ask at the Records Bureau, 710 North D Street. Elsewhere it's the Sheriff, the city's own police or, on county roads, the CHP.
  • Drivers must give you three feet
    A driver passing you must leave at least three feet. Since 2023, if another lane going the same way is open, the driver must change lanes to pass; if they can't, they must slow down and pass only when it's safe.
  • Your rights on the road
    You have a driver's rights and most of the same duties. You can move left, or out of a bike lane, to pass, turn left or avoid hazards (§21202, §21208), and no one may open a car door into traffic unless it's reasonably safe.
  • Your car insurance may cover you on a bike
    If the driver had no insurance, or too little, the uninsured motorist coverage on your own car policy can cover your injuries. If the driver fled, the car generally has to have hit you, and the crash must be reported to police within 24 hours. In San Bernardino: San Bernardino Police.
  • Helmets and e-bikes
    California requires a helmet for riders under 18 and for everyone on a class 3 e-bike. Adults on an ordinary bike, or a class 1 or 2 e-bike, don't have to wear one.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a public agency may be responsible, for example the City for a broken bike lane or signal, a written claim is 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.
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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 San Bernardino bike crash.

How long do I have after a bike crash?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a public agency may be responsible, a written claim is due within six months. Claims against the City of San Bernardino are mailed to the City Clerk at 290 North D Street or filed in person at 201 North E Street; the County, Caltrans and Omnitrans each have their own. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still make a claim?
Yes. Not wearing a helmet doesn't stop you from making a claim, and adults on an ordinary bike don't have to wear one. At most, an insurer may argue it made a head injury worse.
What if I was partly at fault?
You can still recover. California follows pure comparative fault: if you were partly at fault, for example riding against traffic or without a light at night, your compensation is reduced by your share instead of erased.
Who pays for my bike?
The driver who caused the crash is responsible for your bike, helmet, phone and clothes too, through their property damage coverage. Your uninsured motorist coverage pays for injuries, not for the bike.
I was on an e-bike. Does that change anything?
Usually not. An e-bike isn't a motor vehicle under California law, so riders don't need a license, registration or insurance. Some fast two-wheelers sold as e-bikes aren't e-bikes under the law, though, and what the vehicle legally is can change the rules for your claim.
How much is my San Bernardino bicycle accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life. 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 San Bernardino?
Yes. Our office is at 202 E Airport Dr, Suite 145, San Bernardino, CA 92408, off Hospitality Lane. Call first if you'd like to come in, or we'll come to you, at home or in the hospital. Call (800) 985-9565 any time, 24/7.
What does a bicycle 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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