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12 Years
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Your Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm in Northern California
Founded in 2014, Caputo & Van Der Walde brings together over 70 years of combined legal experience in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Co-founders Paul Caputo and Paul Van Der Walde have built a reputation for exceptional legal representation, recovering millions for clients facing life-altering injuries. Our team specializes in cases involving accidents, defective products, burns, and assaults, with a proven track record of successful verdicts and settlements.We remain available 24/7 to provide personalized support, ensuring clients receive the care and compensation they deserve. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in the legal community, holding memberships in prestigious organizations like the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. With offices in Campbell and San Jose, we serve Northern California with a commitment to client satisfaction and ethical legal practices.
Services
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
Assault Victims
Motorcycle Accidents
Slip and Fall
Product Liability
Truck Accidents
Burn Injuries
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of combined legal experience in catastrophic injury cases.
- Our team provides personalized legal support throughout the recovery process.
- Trial-tested lawyers with a track record of multi-million-dollar settlements.
- Recognized leaders in California injury law with national forum memberships.
- No recovery, no fee guarantee ensures risk-free legal representation.
Associations and certifications
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
What people say
Professional in every way
Settled outside of court
Caring team
Answered all questions
Helpful and understanding
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients harmed by negligence in motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and workplace accidents. We secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With a contingency fee structure, clients pay nothing unless we win their case.
Wrongful Death
We advocate for families who lost loved ones due to negligence, pursuing compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional trauma. Our attorneys handle cases involving defective products, construction accidents, and vehicular fatalities with compassionate legal representation.
Car Accidents
Our firm specializes in car accident cases, addressing liability disputes and securing compensation for injuries, vehicle damage, and lost income. We negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to maximize client recoveries in Northern California.
Construction Accidents
We represent workers injured on construction sites due to unsafe conditions or third-party negligence. Our attorneys pursue claims for medical costs, rehabilitation expenses, and lost wages, ensuring clients receive full compensation under California law.
Assault Victims
Our team supports assault victims seeking justice for physical and emotional trauma. We handle premises liability claims and criminal act cases, recovering compensation for medical treatment, counseling, and punitive damages against responsible parties.
People
Paul Caputo
Co-Founder
A San Jose native, Paul Caputo brings decades of trial experience from working with his father, a legendary trial lawyer. He co-founded Caputo & Van Der Walde after leading Caputo & Caputo, focusing on catastrophic injury litigation.
Paul Van Der Walde
Co-Founder
Paul Van Der Walde built and led Van Der Walde & Associates for over a decade before co-founding this firm. He specializes in catastrophic injury cases, securing millions in settlements for clients across Northern California.
Questions
What is your contingency fee structure?
We work on a pure contingency basis—you pay no fees unless we win your case. Our payment comes as a percentage of your recovery.
What cases qualify for wrongful death claims?
Wrongful death claims apply when negligence causes fatalities from accidents, defective products, or criminal acts. Surviving family members may recover compensation for losses.
How long do injury claims take?
Most cases resolve in months to two years, depending on complexity. We prioritize thorough investigations while expediting settlements where liability is clear.
Do you handle out-of-court settlements?
Yes, we negotiate settlements but prepare for trial when needed. Our track record of $100M+ in settlements strengthens our bargaining position.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Northern California including San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara, and surrounding counties, with office locations for client convenience.
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