San Jose Personal Injury Lawyers
Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP (800) 900-0863
Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP is an established and well-respected personal injury law firm serving San Jose, Campbell, and all surrounding areas in Santa Clara County. With over 85 years of collective legal experience, our dedicated San Jose personal injury attorneys fight to protect the rights of individuals who have been seriously injured by the negligent acts of others such as car accidents and truck accidents.
Our top-rated firm is consistently recognized for excellence by our clients and the legal industry. Partners in our firm have been awarded the prestigious California Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of California, Santa Clara County Trial Lawyer of the Year, recognized in the top 100 attorneys in California by the American Society of Legal Advocates, have been selected for the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, and are AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell® for the highest ethical standards and “a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence."
Don't wait to get help. Call the team at Caputo & Van Der Walde for your free case review: (800) 900-0863.
When you hire us, you get all of us. Every attorney, every staff member, and all of our resources. We will stand with you during this incredibly difficult time and help you get through this.
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Millions Recovered for Our Clients- $9 Million Auto Accident
- $7 Million Catastrophic Injury
- $6 Million Catastrophic Injury
- $3 Million Physical Abuse
- $3 Million Truck Accident
- $3 Million Auto Accident
- $3 Million Civil Rights Case
- $3 Million Auto Accident
- $3 Million Truck Accident
- $2 Million Assualt
- $2 Million Auto Accident
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- $2 Million Auto Accident
- $2 Million Catastrophic Injury
- $1 Million Auto Accident
- $1 Million Auto Accident
- $1 Million Motorcycle Accident
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- $1 Million Auto Accident
- $1 Million Wrongful Death
- $1 Million Motorcycle Accident
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Why Choose Us?
We are recognized in the community for our high success rate, and using facts, proof and persuasion to win your case for you.
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Trustworthy Advocacy for Injury Victims
We Base Our Representation On the Facts
Through our dedication and experience, we have obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We have proven our ability to negotiate and litigate for our clients and can use our tactical skills to fight for a profitable outcome on your behalf. Our strategy at Caputo & Van Der Walde is to state the truth and achieve the results that our clients deserve based on the specifics of their individual cases.
You are likely at a crossroads in your life, and the representation you choose today will determine whether the result is positive or negative. We know what it takes to fight for you in and out of the courtroom, and are willing to go the full distance. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys in San Jose represent individuals and families, like you, who have been affected by a tragic accident caused by some form of negligence.
As an established personal injury firm, we have the resources and resolve to build and win difficult cases, and fight back against insurance companies seeking to force unfair settlements on unrepresented plaintiffs. If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one and need representation, contact us and find out for yourself why so many people in need of legal services choose Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP.

Injury Can Put Your Life at a Crossroads
We're Here to Help You Heal
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Highly Rated & Reviewed
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“I can't say enough good things about Paul and his staff - they were prompt, caring, knowledgable and there was always someone live I could speak to that knew what was going on with my case.”
Mary E.
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“Working with Rich could not have been a better experience”
Christopher H.
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“Rich and Shawn will do whatever it takes to thoroughly work for their clients!!!! You will NEVER be disappointed!!!”
Sylvia E.
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“In turning to you to handle all of the legal issues that arose out of the accident, I saved myself considerable mental and emotional grief...”
David S.
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“I endorse this lawyer's work”
John C., Attorney
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“Don was great at explaining everything and I would definitely contact him again in the future should I need his services again.”
Pete G.
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“Top-notch attorney”
Christian L., Attorney
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“Paul Caputo fought hard to get me the best deal. I am very grateful to have worked with Paul!”
Susanne
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“This team is highly proficient and professional and they are also ethical, principled people.”
Shelley S.
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“Paul and his team not only made us comfortable, they were kind enough to research our complex case and give us a confidence of we getting a fair compensation.”
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“From the very beginning, it was clear Paul and his team would do whatever it took to help us.”
Catherine W.
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“I would have no hesitation in asking about other matters.”
Joyce B.
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“Paul is extremely knowledgeable, proactive and goes above and beyond, in fighting for the compensation you deserve.”
Appy C.
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“Your meeting with us meant more than you’ll ever know and for which we are so grateful.”
I.R. and R.R.
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“We were listened to, sympathized with, and had action taken on our behalf to determine and win a worthy settlement for each one of us. ”
Jason & Danielle Allen
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