Auto Accidents in Santa Barbara, CA

Our Santa Barbara automobile accidents lawyers can help

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 3,434 traffic fatalities in California in 2008 alone. 37 occurred in Santa Barbara County, of which 19 involved alcohol and 11 involved speeding. Statistics from the NHTSA indicate that one person out of every three can expect to be injured in a car accident over the course of a lifetime. Worldwide, the NHTSA estimates that 50 million people are injured in traffic accidents each year.

The occurrence of so many accidents results in many types of injuries and far too many fatalities. Not surprisingly, auto accidents represent the most common type of personal injury lawsuit brought in the U.S.  Automobile accident injury in Santa Barbara happens frequently. Santa Barbara car accidents have many causes, including alcohol abuse and inattentive drivers. Most auto accidents involve some kind of driver error, such as inattention caused by cell phone use and texting while driving. Seatbelt failure and defective roadways are also common causes of car accidents in Santa Barbara.

An attorney can give you the type of help you need for your car accident lawsuit

The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones if you are injured in a Santa Barbara car accident is to hire a personal injury lawyer skilled in auto accident injury law. Your Santa Barbara car accident lawyer can seek to recover fair compensation for you for your injuries by bringing a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf.

At Maho & Prentice, all of our Santa Barbara car accident attorneys know how to accurately assess value your case so you can receive appropriate compensation for your injuries.  We help you seek damages for the following:

Remember, an insurance company is not on your side. They are in business to make a profit and routinely make first offers far less than they are willing to pay.

A skilled Santa Barbara car accident law firm can provide the support you need

If you are injured in an auto accident in Santa Barbara, contact the auto accident attorneys at Maho & Prentice, LLP. Our law firm is skilled in all aspects of handling California car accident lawsuits and we are waiting to hear your story and answer your questions. Our compassionate and aggressive attorneys have proven results in Santa Barbara automobile accidents cases and can provide the effective representation you need.