Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose
1165 Lincoln Ave Ste 218, San Jose, CA 95125
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Type of accident
Our AI read 45 of this office's written Google reviews; 45 were about accident/injury cases and were used to score this office, out of 46 total Google reviews.
What Clients Say
San Jose accident clients say Caputo & Van Der Walde goes far beyond typical legal representation — handling all paperwork and insurance communications while keeping clients genuinely informed and supported throughout. Reviewers repeatedly credit the firm's compassion and expert case management for outcomes that exceeded what they expected.
Client Review Highlights
Scores 0–100 derived from FMAL's analysis of client reviews. 70+ = strong signal. These are algorithmic estimates, not verified statements of fact.
On communication“They took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions patiently and made sure I felt supported throughout.”
On fighting for clients“He hired the best experts in their respective fields and I was able to get the maximum amount f[or my case].”
On client focus“From the very beginning they took a HUGE load off of my plate. All of the paperwork, communication with my insurance company and the other party involved in the accident.”
Praised by name in reviews: Paul Caputo, Paul Van Der Walde, Shawn Smith, Kathryn Montaperto
San Jose accident clients say Caputo & Van Der Walde goes far beyond typical legal representation — handling all paperwork and insurance communications while keeping clients genuinely informed and supported throughout. Reviewers repeatedly credit the firm's compassion and expert case management for outcomes that exceeded what they expected.
FMAL Score Breakdown
The bars show the raw quality of each signal. The overall score also weighs how much evidence backs it.
Signals scored by our AI from 45 accident-case reviews — evidence: high — a large sample of accident-case reviews.
Why 88.9? Scored from 45 accident-case reviews of the San Jose office plus the firm's verified case results.
Accident Types Handled
Based on what real clients describe in their reviews and the firm's verified results. “Primary” = a core focus by client volume.
Track Record
Verified motor-vehicle-accident results published by the firm.
Firm Details
Caputo & Van Der Walde's San Jose office represents accident victims across the San Jose, CA area. Part of Caputo & Van Der Walde's 2-office network, the San Jose team handles car accidents, wrongful deaths cases on a no-win, no-fee basis.
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Does Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose offer free consultations?+
Yes. Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose offers free initial consultations for accident victims in San Jose, California. You can discuss your case at no cost before deciding to hire them.
Does Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose work on contingency?+
Yes. Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and they only collect a fee if they win your case.
What types of cases does Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose handle?+
Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose handles car accident, wrongful death cases in San Jose, California. Visit their profile for the full list of practice areas and to check if they handle your specific type of accident.
What is Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose's FMAL Score?+
Caputo & Van Der Walde - San Jose has an FMAL Score of 89 out of 100. Our AI reads every accident-case Google review and the firm's documented case results; the score combines review sentiment (42%), client-experience factors like communication and fighting for maximum compensation (36%), and verified case results (22%). No firm can pay to change their score.
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