[04-09-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Two People Injured After a Traffic Collision on East Montecito Street

Two people were hurt following a two-vehicle collision on Montecito Street on Saturday evening, April 9, 2022.

The major crash happened at approximately 6:20 p.m. on the 1000 block of East Montecito Street.

A westbound sedan crashed into a parked vehicle for unclear reasons. The sedan rolled over due to the severity of the impact.

A man and a woman were extricated by emergency personnel from the wreckage. They were both taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

This year has seen an increase in car accidents in the United States. Car accidents claim the lives of an estimated 1.25 million people each year. More than 3,287 deadly crashes occur every day. Meanwhile, around 20 to 50 million individuals were injured or disabled.

California is responsible for 11% of all U.S. car deaths. At least 3,898 people died, and 276,823 were injured in California’s 485,866 car accidents in 2017. The death toll from traffic accidents has risen by 23.5% since 2013.

In 2018, the number of people killed in car accidents in California was nine per 100,000. Automobile collisions are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in this state.

Driver error is the primary cause of collisions. Accidents can be avoided if you pay attention to the road, drive safely, and keep your vehicle in good condition.

Don’t apologize or admit that you ran a red light or violated the right of way when approaching other drivers. If you do, you may be admitting that you are responsible for the incident. After an accident, the best thing to do is to stay calm and ask for the other driver’s information, such as their name and contact number.

Car Accident Lawyers for Santa Barbara Residents

After a car accident, many people find it difficult to deal with their injuries. Medical bills and other expenses associated with long-term impairment can easily reach the tens of thousands of dollars.

Some people might spend years seeing specialists, receiving second opinions, and consulting with other professionals on their health issues. They would also keep in touch with their primary care physician. Medications and auxiliary aids are almost certainly required (such as a wheelchair or walker).

Don’t entrust your accident claim to an insurance adjuster if you’ve been involved in a catastrophic collision. Please contact our Santa Barbara Car Accident Lawyers from Arash Law to get a free, no-obligation initial consultation.

Having legal counsel will demonstrate to an insurance company that your physical, emotional, and monetary suffering cannot be discounted. As a result of two decades of successful practice, Arash Law has a wide range of experience defending injured people throughout California. Now is the time to speak with one of our attorneys. The first step to recovery is simply picking up the phone. Right now, dial (888) 488-1391 and get help.