You've been through enough - let the award-winning team at Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP fight on your behalf so you can focus on getting back to a normal life.
Our Practice Areas
How We Help Accident Victims Throughout San Jose, CA
Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP limits our practice to personal injury law which allows us to truly focus on each individual case. Our dedicated, trial-tested attorneys utilize our experience and knowledge to effectively represent you in cases involving a variety of personal injury cases.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident resulting in a serious personal injury in San Jose, Campbell, or a surrounding area, please contact us at (800) 900-0863.
Types of cases we handle
- Bicycle Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Food Poisoning
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Slip and Fall Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
WHAT SETS US APART?
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A Supportive Team on Your Side
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Included in Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Perfect 10/10 Superb Rating on Avvo
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You Do Not Pay Unless We Win Your Case
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All Initial Case Reviews Are Free of Charge
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Legal Services Available in Spanish
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Tens of Millions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients
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Over 85 Years of Combined Legal Experience
A Track Record of Success
Millions Recovered for Our Clients
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Wrongful Death Skydiving Accident $40,030,000
Attorney Paul Van Der Walde recovered a total of $40,030,000 in compensation for a couple bereft of their 18-year-old son in a tandem skydiving accident.
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School Bus vs. Pedestrian Accident $8,825,000
School bus vs. pedestrian accident resulting in traumatic brain injury.
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Train Maintenance Vehicle vs. Auto $7,411,492
Caputo & Van Der Walde recieved a jury verdict in the amount of $7,411,492 for a surviving widow, who lost her husband when his pickup truck was involved in a collision with an on-track maintence of way vehicle.
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3rd-Degree Burns During a Pedicure $7,291,986
Paul Caputo received a $7,291,985.58 decision for Plaintiff in a case where a client received severe 3rd-degree burns during a pedicure, resulting in the need for numerous skin grafting procedures.
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Paraplegia from Defective Seat $5,650,000
Product liability case involving a defective seat design that resulted in paraplegia.
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Pick-up Truck vs. Pedestrian Accident $4,250,000
Pedestrian crossing a four-lane street in the crosswalk, hit by a full-size pick-up truck. Injuries included a left knee dislocation with complete tears of all ligaments and requiring surgery, right scaphoid fracture requiring surgery, right shoulder AC joint separation with clavicle fracture and PTSD.
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Auto vs. Bicycle Accident $4,000,000
Bicycle rider attempted to maneuver to his left, around a recessed manhole in the bike lane, and was struck by a vehicle that was driving too closely to the bike lane. Significant injuries included tramautic brain injury, skull fracture, and permanent brain damage.
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Big Rig vs. Auto Accident $3,000,000
Big rig vs. auto accident resulting in wrongful death.
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Injury Onboard a SCTVA Bus $3,000,000
Injury onboard a SCTVA bus resulting in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
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Civil Rights Case $3,000,000
Civil rights case involving excessive force by law enforcement.
Why Choose Us?
- We have the top rating for ethics and legal ability: AV Preeminent®
- We have been included in Northern California Super Lawyers® for years
- We operate on a contingency fee basis—no recovery, no fee
- We bring nearly a century of collective legal experience to your case
Call (800) 900-0863 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation today. Discover your legal options!
How is a settlement reached in personal injury cases?
A settlement is reached when the defendant agrees to pay the plaintiff a specified amount in order to drop the case. This is usually the case for most personal injury cases – in fact, most injury cases end in a settlement before a suit is even filed.
Because there are several factors that are taken into consideration to determine a settlement amount, it’s difficult to estimate the “average” cost of a settlement. The defendant’s assets, the severity of the injury, and the pain and suffering associated with the incident are considerable factors in calculating a settlement.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in California?
In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of the injury. It’s imperative that you pursue legal action within that time frame – should you fail to file a suit, it is very likely you will be unable to have your case heard. Although two years seems like sufficient time, it’s recommended that you contact a trusted personal injury attorney as soon as possible after being injured in an accident.
Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP: Dedicated to Your Well-Being
At Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP, our San Jose personal injury attorneys have more than 85 years of collective legal experience. We utilize our extensive courtroom experience and knowledge of personal injury law to help our clients seek the compensation they deserve. We focus on our clients' needs as we advocate on their behalf either through negotiation or litigation. When you hire Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands.
Schedule your free consultation today and we can explain your rights and options, and determine an effective strategy to take in order to secure favorable results in your case.
Client Testimonials
Highly Rated & Reviewed-
“Our lawyer and his entire staff were extremely approachable and effective in getting a very good settlement from my own insurance company's under-insured motorist coverage. Our lawyer guided my husband and me through the process.”
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“Paul has a great understanding of people's rights and drives to obtain all that is due to you. He listens and answers questions that anyone could understand without legalize. I contacted him through the recommendation of a friend.”
- Gary G. -
“We are so grateful we found Paul Van Der Walde! From the very beginning, it was clear Paul and his team would do whatever it took to help us. We're thrilled with the case result, but more importantly, we're thankful they believed in us.”
- Catherine W.