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A driver turning left must yield to an oncoming rider, and Washington's helmet law doesn't say a rider without a helmet loses an injury claim. Talk to us before you talk to the 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.

  • $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 Pacific Avenue, Portland Avenue or Highway 16, 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 Tacoma

Local motorcycle accident 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.

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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 take great care of you, and the staff is nothing but helpful and nice!
Aneliz G.Google review
Valero Law Group was able to resolve my case in a fast, efficient manner, and they were very kind and professional the entire time they helped me.
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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
  • Disability
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • 24%of deaths on Tacoma streets were ridersFrom 2021 to 2025, motorcycle crashes were about 2% of the crashes on Tacoma's streets but nearly a quarter of the deaths, in the City's own crash data.
  • 16%of Washington traffic deaths were ridersFrom 2021 through 2025, motorcycles were 3% of crashes in Washington but 16% of everyone killed, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission says.
  • 80%What you keep if you were 20% at faultWashington's comparative fault law reduces your award by your share of the blame instead of erasing it.

After a Tacoma motorcycle crash,what comes next.

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

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  • Getting the crash report
    On Tacoma's streets, Tacoma Police take the report; on I‑5, Highway 16 and the other freeways, the Washington State Patrol. Either way, the State Patrol keeps the report: you can search for it free and buy a copy for $10.50. If a driver forced you off the road without touching you, report it to police within 72 hours: your underinsured motorist coverage depends on it, and on evidence beyond your own word, such as a witness or video.
  • Often, a driver turned left
    In Tacoma, about 1 in 3 crashes that killed or seriously injured a rider from 2021 to 2025 was a driver turning left across the rider's path, in the City's crash data. Washington law requires a driver turning left to yield to oncoming traffic. Write down what the driver did, and where, while you remember it.
  • Check your motorcycle policy
    Insurers don't have to offer personal injury protection (PIP) on a motorcycle, so check whether your policy has it. They do have to offer underinsured motorist coverage, which you keep unless you turned it down in writing. The UIM on your car policy doesn't have to cover you on your bike.
  • Photograph your bike and gear
    Your helmet, jacket, gloves and boots, if damaged in the crash, are part of the property claim too. Photograph everything before it's repaired or thrown out, and keep receipts for upgrades and aftermarket parts.
  • Keep up with your treatment
    Get checked after the crash, then follow your doctor's treatment plan. Under Washington's fault law, an unreasonable failure to mitigate damages can reduce what's paid.
  • Public agencies need a claim first
    Most injury lawsuits in Washington must be filed within three years. If a city, county, transit or state vehicle, or a pothole or other road hazard, was involved, a claim on the agency's form comes first, and a lawsuit can't be filed until 60 days after it (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 Tacoma motorcycle crash.

How long do I have after a motorcycle accident in Tacoma?
Most injury lawsuits in Washington must be filed within three years of the crash (RCW 4.16.080). For a rider or passenger under 18, the time before their 18th birthday doesn't count. If a public agency is involved, a claim on its form has to come first, 60 days before any lawsuit. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still get compensation?
Washington requires a helmet for every rider and passenger, strapped on, but its helmet law doesn't say a rider without one loses an injury claim. Washington divides fault by percentage, so an insurer may argue that a missing helmet made a head injury worse. That argument goes to the head injury, not to who caused the crash.
Is lane splitting legal in Washington?
No. State law says no one may ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between rows of vehicles, so lane filtering through stopped traffic isn't legal either. If you were splitting lanes, fault depends on how everyone was riding and driving, and your share of it reduces your award instead of erasing it.
The driver had no insurance, or not enough. What now?
Your own underinsured motorist coverage on the motorcycle policy can pay when the driver had no insurance, too little, or drove off. Insurers must offer it on motorcycle policies, and you have it unless you turned it down in writing.
Does it matter that I didn't have a motorcycle endorsement?
Washington requires an endorsement or permit to ride, and riding without one is a traffic infraction. In Washington, a traffic violation can be evidence of carelessness, but on its own it doesn't prove fault (RCW 5.40.050). Call us and we'll go through it with you.
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.
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 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.
Attorney Marie Ballon
Marie BallonAttorney, Valero Law Group

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