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Lane splitting is legal in California, the CHP says. Talk to us early, before the insurance company decides what your claim is worth.

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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 on the 101, Thompson Boulevard or Highway 33, an adjuster may call within days, and what you say can shape the rest of your claim.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Was the crash caused by another driver's carelessness?
  2. Were you injured, or was your motorcycle 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

Motorcycle accident lawyersfor Ventura and the Ojai Valley.

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

Start by phone any time. If you'd rather meet in person, we'll come to you at home or in the hospital, anywhere from Ojai to Fillmore, or see you at our office, a short drive from the 101 at Oxnard Boulevard.

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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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Thank you, Valero, for helping me in my motorcycle accident. Very fast, very efficient!
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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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What you can recover aftera motorcycle accident in California.

California is an at-fault state: the driver who caused the crash, and their insurance company, pay 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 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
  • $30,000The minimum injury coverageDrivers need the same minimum for a car or a motorcycle: policies issued or renewed since January 1, 2025 must cover at least $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident (Vehicle Code §16056). Serious injuries often cost far more.
  • 1 in 5California drivers had no insurance in 2023About 20%, according to the Insurance Research Council. If one hit you, uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy may pay.
  • 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 motorcycle crash in Ventura,what comes next.

The report, the roads, your bike and gear, and the deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the crash report
    On the 101, and on Highways 33 and 150 outside city limits, the CHP's Ventura office usually takes the report, and you can request it online. On Ventura's city streets it's Ventura Police; in Ojai, it's the Ojai Police Department, which the County Sheriff runs.
  • Highway 33 and Highway 150
    North of Ojai, Highway 33 climbs through Los Padres National Forest, a road the Forest Service calls "especially popular with motorcyclists", and Highway 150 runs over Casitas Pass and from Ojai to Santa Paula. Both are state highways: a claim about the road itself goes to Caltrans, usually within six months, not to the Forest Service.
  • Keep your bike and gear as they are
    Photograph the motorcycle, your helmet and your riding gear before anything is repaired or thrown away, and keep the damaged gear. They can show how the crash happened and what it cost you.
  • Lane splitting is legal
    The CHP says lane splitting is legal in California, and that intentionally blocking or impeding a rider in a way that could cause harm is illegal, as is opening a door to impede one. The Vehicle Code defines lane splitting as riding a two-wheeled motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane.
  • The DMV has its own 10-day rule
    If anyone was injured, even slightly, or damage tops $1,000, each driver must file form SR-1 with the DMV within 10 days, no matter who was at fault and even if police made a report.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a city or county vehicle, a Gold Coast Transit bus or the road itself was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months: to the City of Ventura for its streets, to Ventura County for county roads, or to Caltrans for the highways.
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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 motorcycle accident.

Can I still make a claim if I was lane splitting?
Lane splitting is legal in California, the CHP says. Whether it played any part in a crash depends on what happened, so talk to us about yours. Even a rider found partly at fault can generally still recover, reduced by their share of the blame, under California's pure comparative fault rule.
Does California require a motorcycle helmet?
Yes. California requires every rider and passenger to wear a safety helmet that meets the state's standard, with the straps fastened and a snug fit (Vehicle Code §27803).
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, county or state vehicle or road was involved, including Highways 33 and 150, a written claim is usually due within six months. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
What if the driver who hit me had no insurance?
About 1 in 5 California drivers had no insurance in 2023, according to the Insurance Research Council. If one hit you, uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy may pay, depending on the policy. We can review it with you.
Who pays my medical bills while my case is open?
Usually your own health insurance, or the medical payments (Med-Pay) coverage on your policy if you have it, pays as bills come in. Those payers are 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 Ventura motorcycle accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical bills, lost income 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 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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