Weekend traffic on Highway 101 can get busy at times. With more vehicles on the road, the consequences of a single careless driver making a mistake become magnified. One small collision can draw in multiple approaching motorists.
In an instant, a fast-moving pack of cars can be spun around and sent in every direction. The drivers and passengers inside those cars can be thrown against seats, car dashes, and doors, to suffer serious injuries. Motorcyclists involved can be thrown from their bikes to suffer dangerous impacts with the pavement.
Weekend Multiple-vehicle Crash in Montecito Area Injures One
A chain-reaction accident outside of Montecito caused at least one injury on Saturday afternoon. Noozhawk reports the accident happened along Highway 101 sometime after 5:20 p.m. on November 26, 2022.
The California Highway Patrol, the Santa Barbara City Fire Department, and the Montecito Fire Department all responded to the scene just south of Sheffield Drive. Investigators determined that seven vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in a collision in the northbound lanes.
Montecito Firefighters said that one patient was treated for moderate injuries and was taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the pileup accident.
Support for Accident Victims After a Santa Barbara County Crash
The victims of frightening accidents must often deal with lengthy injury recoveries and the enormous costs of medical care. A claim for damages filed against an at-fault driver’s car insurance company protects victims and their families from the financial damages of an accident.
Victims should receive full compensation to pay for all medical bills and to replace the lost income and benefits the victim forfeits while missing work. Victims can also secure compensation for non-economic damages. This includes additional support for the pain they suffer and the emotional trauma they are left to cope with.
With the help of a skilled car accident lawyer, victims may be able to file claims against several different drivers and insurance companies after a collision involving multiple vehicles.
Contact a Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyer
After an accident has left you or a family member the victim of a careless driver, please contact an experienced Santa Barbara car accident attorney serving victims in Santa Barbara County and beyond.
Martin Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, uses his experience with insurance companies and their tricks to help protect families. He offers a free and confidential consultation and case evaluation to all victims.
