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A brain or spinal cord injury, an amputation or severe burns can change a family's life. Washington has no cap on damages for pain and suffering. 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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They walked me through the entire process and made sure I was aware of every step that would follow.
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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.

  • $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.

In a serious injury case, insurers bring adjusters, investigators and lawyers, and they value the claim to control cost. An early offer can come before anyone knows what care you'll need for the rest of your life.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Do your doctors know yet what care you'll need in the years ahead?
  2. Can you go back to the work you did before?
  3. Will the settlement cover your care and lost income years 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 Tacoma

Local catastrophic injury lawyers,right here in Tacoma.

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

Our office is in the 1201 Pacific tower downtown. Come in, or we'll come to you anywhere in Pierce County, at home or in the hospital.

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
I got hit by a semi-truck on the streets and I was severely injured. Eric Sapir was very helpful and caring. He made sure I got the right doctor to take care of all medical needs to help me get my health back on track!
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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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Communication was key. Always available for me to answer any questions I had, no nonsense, straight to the point.
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What you can recover aftera catastrophic injury.

Washington juries are told to include the care an injury will, with reasonable probability, require in the future and the earnings it will take away, not only what it has cost so far.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Medical care now and in the years ahead
  • Rehabilitation, therapy and equipment
  • Lost earnings and lost earning capacity
  • Care at home and changes to your home

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and suffering
  • Disability and disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Your family's own loss of companionship
  • No capon pain and suffering in WashingtonThe Washington Supreme Court struck down the state's cap on non-economic damages in 1989 because it took that decision from the jury, and the Legislature repealed the old law in 2023.
  • Level Icare for the most serious cases is at HarborviewTacoma General and St. Joseph are Level II trauma centers open around the clock. Pierce County patients who need Level I care go to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
  • 80%What you keep if you were 20% at faultWashington's pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share of the blame instead of erasing it.

After a life-changing injury,what comes next.

Care, records, your family's claims, work and deadlines, explained.

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  • Where the most serious cases go
    Tacoma General and St. Joseph take trauma patients around the clock, and Mary Bridge Children's is the Level II pediatric trauma center. Patients who need Level I care go to Harborview in Seattle. For rehabilitation, MultiCare Good Samaritan in Puyallup holds the state's highest trauma rehabilitation designation.
  • Ask for records early
    A serious injury means many providers. Washington gives each 15 working days to answer a written request for records. Keep bills, records and receipts together, with a note of each provider.
  • Your family has its own claims
    In Washington, a spouse or registered domestic partner and children have their own claims for the loss of a seriously injured person's companionship and care, and parents of an injured child can claim for the child's medical bills and their own loss. A child's claim for an injured parent is usually brought together with the parent's own case.
  • Injured at work?
    Workers' compensation through L&I is usually the only claim against your employer. A claim is still possible against anyone else who caused it, such as another driver, a property owner, an equipment maker or another company's contractor.
  • Help getting back to work
    Washington's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities find and keep work: 800-637-5627.
  • Deadlines, and children
    Most injury lawsuits in Washington must be filed within three years. For someone injured before 18, the years before their 18th birthday don't count. A claim against a public agency comes first, 60 days before any lawsuit (RCW 4.96.020; for the State, RCW 4.92.110).
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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 catastrophic injury in Tacoma.

Is there a cap on damages in Washington?
No. Washington has no cap on damages for pain, suffering and other non-economic losses in an injury case. The Washington Supreme Court struck down the cap in 1989, and the Legislature repealed the old law in 2023.
Can I get punitive damages?
Generally not. In Washington, an injury award is meant to make up for the harm, not to punish, unless a specific statute says otherwise. That makes it all the more important that every loss, now and in the future, is counted.
How is the care I'll need in the future counted?
Washington juries are told to include the reasonable value of the care, treatment and services an injured person will, with reasonable probability, need in the future, and the earnings or earning capacity the injury will take away. That usually means doctors, life-care planners and economists.
Several parties share the blame. Who pays?
Usually each pays only its own share. But if you weren't at fault at all, the parties found responsible are each liable for the full total of their shares.
Apple Health paid my medical bills. Does that matter?
It can. If Washington Apple Health paid for care after an injury someone else caused, the state has a right to be repaid from the recovery. We deal with those claims as part of the case.
Do you have an office in Tacoma?
Yes. Our office is at 1201 Pacific Ave, Suite 605, Tacoma, WA 98402. 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 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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Marie BallonAttorney, Valero Law Group

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