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Drivers must leave at least three feet when they pass a bicycle. If one didn't, or turned across your path, talk to us early, and we'll take it from there.

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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.

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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 downtown, or on Victoria Avenue, Telegraph Road or East Main 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 pull out in front of you?
  2. Were you injured, or was your bike badly 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 nearest office

Bicycle accident lawyersfor Ventura and the Ojai Valley.

Our office is in Oxnard, about 8 miles south on the 101. We'll come to you.

Whether the crash was downtown, on Victoria Avenue or on the trail to Ojai, start with a phone call, any time. If you're recovering at home or in the hospital, we'll come to you there.

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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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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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What you can recover aftera bicycle accident in California.

A person riding a bicycle has the same rights on the road as a driver, so 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 and gear

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Anxiety and emotional distress
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • 3 feetThe least room a passing driver must leaveA driver passing a bicycle must leave at least three feet, move over a lane if one is open, or slow down and pass only when it's safe (Vehicle Code §21760).
  • 5th of 62Ventura's 2023 rank for bicycle injuriesThe state's Office of Traffic Safety ranked Ventura 5th of 62 similar-sized California cities for people killed or injured in bicycle crashes, where 1st is the worst, and 3rd for riders under 15.
  • 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 bike crash in Ventura,what comes next.

The crash report, the common causes, your bike, riding after dark, the trails and deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On Ventura's city streets, it's usually the Ventura Police. Reports are usually ready 3 to 10 business days after the crash, online through BuyCrash or from VPD Records by email, by mail or at 1425 Dowell Drive, and copies sent by email are free. On the freeways and outside city limits, it's the CHP's Ventura office, and you can request it online.
  • The most common cause: unsafe turns
    In the City's 2021 analysis of five years of crashes, the most common violation in bike crashes was a driver turning unsafely, and about half were broadside crashes. They were most concentrated downtown and along Telegraph Road, Telephone Road, Victoria Avenue and East Main Street.
  • Keep the bike as it is
    Hold on to the bike, your helmet and anything else damaged in the crash, unrepaired, and photograph them. With your medical bills and receipts, they can help show how the crash happened and what it cost you.
  • Riding after dark
    After dark, California requires a bike to have a white light in front (one worn by the rider counts), a red reflector or red light at the back, white or yellow reflectors on the pedals, shoes or ankles, and reflectors on the sides (Vehicle Code §21201). If the crash happened at night, photograph your lights and reflectors as they were, before anything is repaired: the driver's insurer may ask whether you could be seen.
  • If you crashed on a trail
    On the Ventura River Trail, the Ojai Valley Trail or the Omer Rains Coastal Bike Trail through San Buenaventura State Beach, there's often no street address nearby, so note the nearest cross street or landmark and photograph the spot. If a crack, hole or other problem with the path played a part, take those photos before it's repaired.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a Gold Coast Transit bus, a city or county vehicle or the road or bike lane itself was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months. A claim about a Ventura street is filed in hard copy with the City Clerk, at 501 Poli Street.
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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 Ventura bicycle accident.

How long do I have after a bicycle accident in Ventura?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, county or state vehicle or road was involved, or a Gold Coast Transit bus, a written claim is usually due within six months. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
I was riding an e-bike. Do the same rules apply?
Yes. Under California law, e-bike riders follow the same rules as any bicycle rider. Class 1 and 2 e-bikes stop assisting at 20 mph, and class 3 at 28 mph. Since January 1, 2026, an e-bike must show a red rear reflector or light at all hours, not only after dark. A bike modified to go over 20 mph on motor power alone, or with a motor over 750 watts, isn't an e-bike under the law.
What if I crashed on the Ventura River Trail or the Ojai Valley Trail?
If another person caused the crash, the claim is usually against them. If the path itself was to blame, the agency that maintains it may be responsible: the City for the Ventura River Trail south of Foster Park, and the County for the Ojai Valley Trail. Public trails have special legal protection, though, so ask us early which agency, if any, is responsible.
Who pays my medical bills while my case is open?
Usually your own health insurance pays as bills come in, and it's generally reimbursed from the settlement. If you have no coverage, some doctors will treat you and wait to be paid until the case ends.
How much is my bicycle accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income, the damage to your bike 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 Ventura?
No. Our nearest office is in Oxnard, at 1000 Town Center Dr, about 8 miles south of downtown Ventura on the 101. You don't have to come in: call us 24/7 at (800) 985-9565 and we'll meet you at your home or in the hospital, anywhere from Ojai to Fillmore.
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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