[09-22-2020] Santa Barbara County, CA – 5 People Injured After a Two-Vehicle Crash in Orcutt

[09-22-2020] Santa Barbara County, CA - 5 People Injured After a Two-Vehicle Crash in Orcutt
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A total of five people were injured after a two-vehicle traffic collision in Orcutt on Tuesday afternoon, September 22.

The crash occurred around noon on northbound Highway 101 near Cat Canyon Road in Orcutt. One of the vehicles involved crashed into the other car’s front side.

The reason why the collision occurred is currently unclear. One person had to be airlifted to the Santa Barbara Cottage hospital after sustaining severe collision injuries.

Four other people sustained minor to moderate injuries. Two of them were taken to the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital while the other two were rushed to the Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. Information about the circumstances leading to the events is currently limited.

Two-Vehicle Collision Investigation is Underway

The California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the collision. Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading factors in unintentional injury deaths in California.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 3,304 fatal car accidents in California in 2017. In 2018, 48 over 100,000 people die from their injuries on average in California. These accidents are caused by various reasons, such as distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver over-fatigue.

When facing a case like this, it’s essential to have a Santa Barbara personal injury attorney specializing in car crash cases to conduct an independent investigation. Attorneys have the resources to help the victim’s family to receive the justice that they deserve. They can re-interview important witnesses, review any related surveillance footage from the crash scene, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party.

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT

Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collision in Santa Barbara County

Suffering from significant injuries after a car crash can leave you overwhelmed and vulnerable. Dealing with injuries caused by a pedestrian accident can be quite challenging for the victim as it can potentially disrupt all aspects of life, such as family, work, and finances.

When facing cases like this, it’s vital to have an experienced Santa Barbara County personal injury attorney conduct an independent probe and process a personal injury claim. Through the personal injury claim, attorneys can negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of their clients to ensure that they will be fairly compensated.

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If you have a nagging suspicion that someone is to blame for your spouse or family member’s death or injury, contact Arash Law. We have the resources you need to pursue justice and the experience to ensure that you get fair compensation. We’re conveniently located throughout California, with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego. We are more than happy to visit you at your home or office—call (888) 488-1391 for a Free Consultation with a California personal injury attorney.

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