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After a life-changing injury, a settlement has to pay for the years ahead, not just the bills so far. If you or someone you love is in the hospital or in rehabilitation, we'll come to you.

  • No fee unless we winWe only get paid when you get paid.
  • Zero upfront costYour consultation is free, with no obligation.
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  • Available 24/7We'll meet you at your home or hospital.
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My case person, Leticia, was always available to discuss my case and get me to all my doctor appointments.
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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 brachial plexus and spinal injury cases 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.
  • $2.1MTruck 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 future, not the insurer's bottom line

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

A life-changing injury means years of care and lost income, and insurers know what that costs them. After a serious accident on the 215, Baseline Street or Highland 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. Will the settlement pay for care you'll need 10 or 20 years from now?
  2. Does it count the work you can no longer do, not just the pay you've missed?
  3. Does it account for what Medi-Cal, Medicare or your health plan may claim back from it?

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. We won more than ten times the insurer's best offer.

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

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Our office in San Bernardino

Local catastrophic injury lawyers,right here in San Bernardino.

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

Our office is on East Airport Drive, just off I‑10 at Waterman Avenue. Wherever you're recovering, in the hospital, in rehabilitation or at home, we'll come to you.

Nearby officesRiversidePalm DesertPalmdale

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
Really glad I was able to find this law firm after a severe car accident. I had a very difficult case, but Valero Law was able to resolve it. I recommend this firm!
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I got hit by a semi-truck on the streets and I was severely injured. Eric Sapir was very helpful and caring.
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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 catastrophic injury.

A claim for a life-changing injury reaches past today's bills, to the care, equipment and income you'll need for as long as the injury lasts.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Surgery, hospital and trauma care
  • Rehabilitation, therapy and medical equipment
  • Home changes and in-home care
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress and anxiety
  • Disfigurement and physical impairment
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • $6.4MEstimated lifetime cost of a high‑neck (C1–C4) spinal cord injuryFor someone injured at 25, in 2025 dollars and before lost wages, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. Costs vary with the injury and the person.
  • 44%of San Bernardino County residents are on Medi‑CalIncluding 68% of children (Department of Health Care Services, July 2025). If Medi-Cal paid for your care, it has to be repaid from the medical part of a settlement.
  • No capOn pain and suffering after an accidentThere's no formula: a jury decides a reasonable amount from the evidence. California's cap applies to medical negligence claims against doctors and hospitals (Civil Code §3333.2).

After a serious injury in San Bernardino,what comes next.

Trauma care, future costs, rehabilitation and deadlines, explained.

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Al Barro Foundation: supporting over 400 orphans in Mexico

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 catastrophic injury.

What counts as a catastrophic injury?
California's injury law doesn't define it. The term describes injuries that change a life for good, and California's workers' compensation law gives examples: the loss of a limb, paralysis, a severe burn or a severe head injury. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center's burn center is on the state's list of burn centers. For concussions and other brain injuries, see our San Bernardino brain injury page.
How is a lifetime of care valued?
From the evidence: what your doctors expect you'll need, often set out by an expert in a life-care plan, at its reasonable cost. If family members care for you, the reasonable value of that care can be part of the claim too, even if they're never paid.
Is there a cap on pain and suffering in California?
Not in an ordinary injury case, like a car accident or a fall. Pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, physical impairment and lost enjoyment of life are part of the claim, and a jury decides a reasonable amount from the evidence. The state's cap applies to medical negligence claims against doctors and hospitals (Civil Code §3333.2).
Can my husband or wife claim too?
Yes. When someone is seriously injured, their husband or wife can have a claim of their own for the loss of companionship, care and support at home.
My child was seriously injured. What's different?
For a child, the two years to file usually don't start until 18 (CCP §352), but a claim against a public agency is still due within six months. A parent or guardian handles the claim, a judge must approve any settlement, and the court decides how the money is protected, for example in a blocked account, an annuity or a special needs trust. Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is a Level I pediatric trauma center, and paramedics take a seriously injured child there when it's less than 20 minutes farther than the closest trauma center.
Can I get punitive damages?
Rarely. California allows them only with clear and convincing proof of oppression, fraud or malice, not for carelessness alone. A claim for a catastrophic injury is built on what the injury costs you, now and in the years ahead.
Do you have an office in San Bernardino?
Yes. Our office is at 202 E Airport Dr, Suite 145, San Bernardino, CA 92408, off I‑10 at Waterman Avenue. Call first and we'll set a time, or we'll come to you, at home, in the hospital or in rehabilitation. Call (800) 985-9565 any time, 24/7.
What does a catastrophic 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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