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The CHP says lane splitting is legal in California, and riding without 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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Thank you, Valero, for helping me in my motorcycle accident. Very fast, very efficient!
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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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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. After a crash on Highway 99, I‑5 or El Dorado Street, the driver's insurer 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 left in front of you, change lanes into you or open a door?
  2. Does the offer pay for your bike, your helmet and the rest of your gear?
  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 Stockton

Local motorcycle accident lawyers,right here in Stockton.

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

Our office is on Robinhood Drive in north Stockton, about half a mile from Sherwood Mall. Come in, or we'll come to you anywhere in San Joaquin County.

Nearby officesModestoSan JoseFresno

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
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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They were very prompt in meeting with us, they walked us through the whole process and made sure to answer any questions we had.
Dana R.Google review
The team is amazing, they are professional, and I feel like they hear me and they truly look out for my best interest.
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What you can recover aftera motorcycle accident.

A driver who caused the crash, and their insurer, can be held responsible for what it cost you, from your medical care to 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 than people in cars, per milePer mile traveled in 2024, motorcyclists were almost 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash, and almost 5 times more likely to be injured, NHTSA says.
  • 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 Stockton motorcycle crash,what comes next.

The report, the driver, your bike and gear, your treatment and deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On I‑5, Highway 99 and Highway 4 around Stockton, and on county roads, the CHP's Stockton office usually takes the report; on I‑205, I‑580 and I‑5 around Tracy, its Tracy office. You can request a CHP report online. On Stockton's streets it's usually Stockton Police, whose reports are sold online through LexisNexis BuyCrash. In Lodi, Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, Ripon and Escalon, that city's police take the report. Not sure which agency responded? Stockton Police, (209) 937-8377, or the CHP, (209) 938-4800, can tell you.
  • Often, the driver didn't see you
    Federal safety officials say most crashes between a motorcycle and another vehicle happen when the driver simply didn't see the rider. In 2023 the other vehicle was turning left in 46% of the fatal ones nationwide. Write down what the driver did, and where, while you remember it.
  • What the CHP tells drivers
    The CHP tells drivers that intentionally blocking or impeding a motorcyclist in a way that could cause harm is illegal, and so is opening a door to impede one. It also asks drivers in the far left lane to move to the left of their lane so riders have room to pass.
  • Photograph your bike and gear
    Your helmet, jacket, gloves and boots, if damaged in the crash, are part of the property claim too, valued the same way as the bike. Photograph everything before it's repaired or thrown out, and keep receipts for upgrades and aftermarket parts: a bike's value depends on its condition and quality.
  • Keep up with your treatment
    Get checked after the crash, then follow your doctor's treatment plan. The other side can argue that harm you could reasonably have avoided shouldn't be paid.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    An injury lawsuit generally has to be filed within two years. When a public agency is involved, such as an RTD bus, a vehicle of the City of Stockton (or your own city) or San Joaquin County, or a pothole or other hazard on a city, county or Caltrans road, a written claim to that agency is usually due within six months.
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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.

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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 Stockton motorcycle crash.

How long do I have after a motorcycle accident in Stockton?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If the injured rider or passenger is under 18, that time generally doesn't run until they turn 18, but a claim against a public agency is still 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. California requires every rider and passenger to wear a DOT-compliant helmet, fastened and fitted, but not wearing one 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?
Your own motorcycle policy includes uninsured motorist coverage unless you turned it down in writing, so it may pay for your injuries when the driver can't. That coverage is for injuries, not for damage to the bike.
What mistakes can weaken a motorcycle claim?
Accepting a quick offer usually closes the claim for good, even if your injuries turn out worse than they first seemed. A bike that's repaired or scrapped before anyone photographs it can no longer show what the crash did to it.
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 Stockton wrongful death page explains how it works, or call us and we'll come to you.
Do you have an office in Stockton?
Yes. Our office is at 1212 W Robinhood Dr, Suite 2D, Stockton, CA 95207. 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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Kyle ValeroAttorney, Valero Law Group

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