Santa Cruz County Personal Injury Attorneys
Accident and Injury Lawyers in Santa Cruz County, CA
One of the original counties of California, Santa Cruz County is located between the coast and the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. In 2010, Santa Cruz County’s population was approximately 262,000. Eight highways, including State Route 1, State Route 17, State Route 236, and County Route G12, serve the county. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in 2009, 23 people were tragically killed and more than 1,100 people were injured in Santa Cruz County traffic accidents. The CHP also reveals that of the 23 tragic traffic accident related deaths, eight were alcohol-related and four involved a pedestrian.
Drunk Driving Accidents
DUI accidents are 100 percent preventable. An individual who chooses to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated can be held liable for an accident resulting in injury or death. Sadly, more than 10,000 people are tragically killed in drunk driving accidents every year in the U.S. The Santa Cruz County car accident attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger know the pain and suffering associated with a tragic drunk driving accident loss and can help victims’ families see justice served. We can help victims hold the responsible party accountable for a devastating DUI accident injury or loss.
Santa Cruz County Pedestrian Accidents
Walking is a becoming a more popular form of transportation in the state and throughout Santa Cruz County; however, an increase in pedestrian traffic has been associated with an increase in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents are often caused by distracted drivers, drunk drivers, poor road conditions or flawed road design. No matter what the cause of a pedestrian accident, if the accident was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person, victims may be able to file a personal injury claim to pursue financial compensation. The Santa Cruz County personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger have helped thousands of victims obtain large settlements and verdicts for surgeries, hospital stays, ambulance transportation, X-rays, medicine, rehabilitation, lost earnings, impaired earning capacity and pain and suffering.
Award-Winning Legal Representation
At Estey Bomberger, we have received numerous awards and designations, including an AV®-rating from Martindale-Hubbell and an AAA rating from the State Bar Certified Attorney Referral Service. Both founding partners, Stephen Estey and Michael Bomberger, are named “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers organization and are life members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Client Satisfaction
At Estey Bomberger, client satisfaction is our number one priority. As proof of our commitment to our clients, we invite you to view the client testimonials posted on our website. If you would like to speak to one of our award-winning Santa Cruz County car accident lawyers for free, please phone our law firm at (800) 890-6722. We will gladly explain to you the legal process and give you the information you need to make an informed decision. If we are not able to help you in your quest for justice, we will put you in contact with someone who may be able to help you. You will only have to pay a legal fee if compensation is recovered for you.