Santa Ynez Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer

I have practiced personal injury law since 1982 in California, and have served injured clients in the Santa Ynez area for the past three decades. I have written and published several informational books on Amazon about California personal injuries and accidents to help injured victims, including:

• The Ultimate California Auto Accident Handbook
• The California Motorcycle Accident Handbook

My law firm concentrates our legal representation on victims of auto accidents, whether they were injured in a rear-end accident, broadsided, hit head-on, or hit while walking or bicycling, or injured in a motorcycle or truck accident.

I have been referred to as a “personal” personal injury lawyer because my staff and I spend time with our clients and connect with them on an individual basis. We treat them like family – or at least we try to. And, no matter how long a case takes to be resolved, we continue to stay connected with our client.

We will often meet with your family members and friends during the course of your case. If your case must go to trial, it is vital that we have plenty of people lined up that know you well and will explain how you, your life, and your family’s lives have changed since the accident.

If you find that a high level of personal attention makes you feel uncomfortable, I am most likely not going to be the best attorney for you. There are plenty of personal injury attorneys out there who will take the reins and guide you through your case without little knowledge or input from you, as their client, nor from your family and your friends.

It is not abnormal to feel confused and lost after being seriously injured in an accident. There is a wide array of emotions that injury victims go through, so do not feel like you are abnormal – or alone. You may feel like you do not have the energy to look for an attorney to help you with your case. It is okay to feel the way that you do. Do not beat yourself up for feeling lost and inconsolable.

You do need to start moving forward if you want to obtain the fair amount of compensation for your injuries, however. There are time limits for personal injury cases that need to be adhered to. So, even though you may be in an emotional funk right now, you do have to start thinking about obtaining the services of an experienced personal injury attorney.

I wrote an article with a plan of action to help you start moving in the right direction to select a personal injury attorney. You can read it here. You may feel, for some reason, that my office cannot handle your personal injury case. Whether you choose me as your attorney or you want to look for someone else, the questions that I have posted in that article will help you to make that decision.

The video below provides more information on choosing the right personal injury attorney.

I handle the more serious personal injury cases, so if you have suffered minor injuries, I may be able to refer you to another personal injury attorney who can help you with your case. Whether you have suffered minor or severe injuries, I do hope that you will call me at your earliest convenience. You can reach me at (805) 372-0200. Ask for me, Ed. I offer injury victims free and friendly advice.

My body feels like it has been knocked out of line.  Can you recommend a good chiropractor in Santa Ynez?

Unfortunately, you will need to travel a few miles to Solvang. We found this office had some excellent reviews:

Solvang Chiropractic Center
680 Alamo Pintado Road, #106
Solvang, California 93463
(805) 325-9698

Where can I get my car fixed in Santa Ynez?

When anyone has been involved in a car accident, one of their first worries is how fast is their vehicle going to be fixed and if it will be the same as it was before the crash. Unfortunately, you may have to tow your car to Solvang if it is not in drivable condition. The following auto repair place has good reviews in Solvang, CA:

Lunde Solvang Auto Repair
1675 Fir Ave
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4716

What are some of the more dangerous intersections in Santa Ynez?

According to a 2013 study, the intersection of Route 246 and Edison Road was the most dangerous. The intersection of N Refugio Road and Mission Drive saw its fair share of accidents that year, as well. Quail Valley Road and Route 246 intersect in a strange, curvy manner, which is probably a factor in the accidents at that intersection.

I’m Ed Smith, a Santa Ynez car accident lawyer. If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured or passed away in an accident, please give me a call anytime at (805) 372-0200 or (800) 404-5400 for free, friendly advice.

I’ve been helping California residents with their personal injury and wrongful death cases for over three decades.

We are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

See our client reviews on Avvo, Yelp, Google and our past verdicts and settlements.

Founder of www.autoaccident.com, California’s leading website for information on auto accidents and other personal injuries.