Santa Barbara Personal Injury Lawyers
Santa Barbara Car Accident Attorneys
Whether you have been the victim of a devastating car accident or were harmed by the use of a defective product, the Santa Barbara personal injury lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger have the knowledge, experience and resources needed to get you full and fair compensation for injury expenses. We have represented seriously injured individuals throughout Santa Barbara County, including:
- Ballard
- Carpinteria
- Cuyama
- Goleta
- Hollister Ranch
- Isla Vista
- Los Alamos
- Mission Canyon
- Montecito
- Orcutt
- Santa Maria
- Sisquoc
- Summerland
- Toro Canyon
- Vandenberg Village
- Ventucopa.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim
In order for a victim to pursue financial compensation from the party or entity at-fault for an accident, a personal injury claim must be filed. Per California law, victims must file a claim within two years from the date of injury or when the injury was “discovered.” Failure to file a claim within the state’s time period will result in a claim being denied. Our lawyers are familiar with the time periods that apply to various types of claims and if contacted promptly, can prevent a victim from being denied. Once a claim is filed, a victim must prove the at-fault party or entity harmed him or her as a result of negligent or reckless actions. Proving negligence can be a hard task, but with the help of one of our experienced attorneys, proving negligence is possible. The different types of damages available in a personal injury claim, may include medical bills, lost income, impairment of earning capacity, shortened life expectancy, emotional suffering and physical pain.
Wrongful Death Claims
Losing a loved one in a tragic car accident, pedestrian accident, construction accident or any other type of accident may entitle the deceased’s heirs to compensation related to their loss. At Estey Bomberger, we understand no amount of money can replace the life of a loved one. Our goal in recovering compensation is to ensure family members current and future financial needs are met. Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for final medical bills, future lost income, future lost savings, lost benefits, funeral expenses, loss of love, loss of companionship, loss of support and loss of parental guidance (if applicable).
Santa Barbara County Car Accident Statistics
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in 2009, there were 33 fatal car accidents in Santa Barbara County. Of the 33 fatal car accidents, 14 were alcohol-related. CHP statistics also reveal that 1,918 people were injured in Santa Barbara County car crashes in 2009.
Client Satisfaction is Our Number One Priority
Unlike many personal injury lawyers at large law firms, the Santa Barbara personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger strive to be accessible to our clients. We want to make sure our clients understand the claims process and will frequently update clients on the status of their case. Our clients can contact us at all hours of the day or night by phone or email. If our clients are not able to reach us directly, we will promptly return their phone call or quickly reply to their email. We welcome all inquires and offer all potential clients a free case review.