Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Santa Barbara
Handel Law Group represents people injured in Santa Barbara and throughout Santa Barbara County. Your consultation is free, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
Injured in Santa Barbara?
With the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, Santa Barbara depends on U.S. Route 101 for almost all through travel. Downtown and the waterfront are busy with people on foot and on bicycles, and State Route 154 over San Marcos Pass is a winding two-lane mountain road.
Major roads in and around Santa Barbara
Collisions can happen anywhere, but these are some of the busiest roads in and around Santa Barbara:
- U.S. Route 101
- State Route 154 (San Marcos Pass Road)
- State Street
- Cabrillo Boulevard
- Milpas Street
- Las Positas Road
- De la Vina Street
Cases we handle for Santa Barbara clients
Where a Santa Barbara case is handled
Civil cases that arise here are generally heard in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court.
Medical care near Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is located in the city. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is in neighboring Goleta.
If you do not know where to turn for treatment, we can help connect you with doctors and specialists, and clients can be seen with no upfront cost.
How we work with clients in Santa Barbara
We are based in San Diego and do not keep a walk-in office in Santa Barbara. We come to you instead. We can meet at your home or in the hospital, or talk by video or phone, whichever is easiest. You work directly with your attorney from the first call to the final check.
Common questions
Do you have an office in Santa Barbara?
No. We are based in San Diego and represent clients throughout California. For Santa Barbara clients, we come to your home or the hospital, or we meet by video or phone. You do not need to travel to us.
How long do I have to file a claim after an injury in Santa Barbara?
In most California personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. If a city, county, or state agency may be responsible, a written claim usually must be presented within six months. Deadlines depend on the facts, so call us as soon as you can.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means we are paid only if we recover money for you.
This page provides general information about California law, not legal advice. Every case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.