Santa Barbara Personal Injury Lawyers

More than 40 years of recovering millions for our clients

With more than four decades of experience handling personal injury cases on behalf of Californians, the injury attorneys at Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP in Santa Barbara know how to maximize compensation for people hurt by others’ negligence. Whether your injury resulted from a car accident, a fall on someone’s poorly maintained property or a product defect, our attorneys will battle to get the payment you deserve from the liable parties. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients over the years and welcome the opportunity to help you, too.

Types of cases we handle

The City of Santa Barbara has a population of approximately 90,000, with hundreds of thousands more residents throughout the county. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the views of the Pacific against the steep heights of Santa Ynez Mountains, but with so much activity, things are bound to occasionally go wrong. Our firm pursues justice for victims of someone else’s negligence or willful misconduct in cases related to the following:

Vehicle accidents — In all types of auto accident claims, including those brought after collisions involving trucks and motorcycles, we handle negotiations with insurers, as well as jury trials if a favorable settlement cannot be reached.
Premises liability — Slip and fall incidents and other injuries that occur on unsafe premises can lead to broken bones, back problems and traumatic brain injuries. If you got hurt because a property owner or manager failed to take reasonable safety measures, our attorneys will press to hold the defendant accountable.
Dog bites — Victims of dog bites who require medical treatment are typically entitled to damages from the pet’s owner under California law, even if there was no previous reason to believe the animal was dangerous.
Defective products — If you were injured due to a defect in a product, we can bring a product liability action against the at-fault manufacturer, designer or seller.
Wrongful death — Bereaved family members are never the same after a wrongful death, but our firm represents plaintiffs so that they can collect damages that cover final expenses, income the victim would provided and the loss of companionship suffered by loved ones.

Whether your incident occurred in Mission Canyon, The Mesa or anywhere else in the Santa Barbara area, we will litigate aggressively on your behalf.

Why you need an experienced lawyer

No matter how justified you are in seeking compensation from the liable party in a personal injury case, retaining an experienced personal injury attorney is essential if you want to maximize the likelihood of a successful result. Our attorneys handle each element of your legal claim, including:

Investigating the incident thoroughly
Obtaining and preserving evidence for potential use at trial
Locating and interviewing potential witnesses
Identifying all potential defendants
Advising on an appropriate settlement demand based on the facts and similar cases
Hiring expert witnesses to bolster your claim
Making sure that all deadlines are met and legal documents are filed correctly
Negotiating with defense lawyers and insurance companies for a favorable settlement
Advocating for you in court if no suitable settlement can be reached

From start to finish, you can count on us to keep you informed about your options and case developments as we work diligently to secure the compensation you deserve.

Damages you might be eligible to collect

Some damages in a personal injury case seem fairly straightforward, such as reimbursement for doctor’s bills, but others can be difficult to quantify without knowledgeable advice from a California personal injury attorney. We can explain what type of compensation you can expect for your pain and suffering, emotional anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and other noneconomic damages based on the facts in your case. You are entitled to payment for medical expenses, lost income and rehabilitation costs, but you should never agree to a settlement without consulting with a qualified lawyer because even an offer that seems to cover your current bills might not provide for future losses stemming from your injury-related condition.

You don’t pay attorney’s fees unless you receive compensation

Hiring our firm means you never have to worry about paying attorney’s fees up front. We work on a contingency basis, so all fees are based on a percentage of the compensation you recover through a verdict or settlement. You do not pay us anything unless and until you receive payment for your injuries.

How long do you have to file a lawsuit in California?

In most cases, a personal injury victim has only two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit under California’s statute of limitations. There are, however, some limited exceptions. For example, the deadline is paused for someone who is in a coma or mentally incapacitated. Likewise, the statute of limitations for injuries to minors only begins to run when they turn 18, but parents can file a claim on their behalf before that. Claims against government entities have a shorter claim notification period. Hesitating to take legal action can have negative effects, as locating the evidence and witnesses needed to develop the strongest possible legal argument becomes more difficult over time.

Contact a proven California personal injury lawyer for a free consultation

Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP in Santa Barbara represents clients in personal injury claims throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. For a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, please call 805.259.3581 or contact the firm online.

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RECENT VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
- $4,375,772 Arbitration award to a man severely injured as a pedestrian after being abandoned on the side of Highway 101 at 2 a.m. He was struck and injured 20 minutes later by a hit and run motorist and lost a leg and survived a lengthy coma. His arbitration award was against his girlfriend who was negligent for abandoning him on the side of the road. She disputed any liability and blamed him for being drunk. The award was reduced by 50 percent because of his intoxication.
- $3,204,934 Verdict for a man who sued an insurance company for its unreasonable refusal to settle his claim for $100,000 (policy limits). The jury determined that the insurance company acted in bad faith and the court entered a judgment for the injured plaintiff. $2,200,000 Action against international cruise line for injuries suffered on an on-shore excursion based on negligent supervision of the shore excursion provider.
- $2,000,015 Mediated settlement for a man who suffered a crushed foot in a head-on collision in the desert. $2,000,000 Jury verdict for a female motorist hit by a truck on US 101. She sustained fractures to her pelvis, femur, tibia and fibula requiring surgery. $2,000,000 Recovered for a motorcyclist who was hit by a truck and sustained orthopedic and traumatic brain injuries.
- $1,250,000 Mediated settlement for a man injured in a motorcycle accident causing a broken foot, clavicle and punctured lung. Dispute over the extent of the injuries complicated by a previously undiagnosed diabetic condition. This represented the policy limits. $1,187,704 verdict on behalf of a bicyclist who sustained shoulder, knee and rib injuries by a truck driver who violated the bicyclist’s right of way.
- $1,100,000 Settlement for a man who was rear-ended by an underinsured motorist with a $25,000 liability policy. An additional $1,075,000 was recovered under the underinsured motorist policy. $1,010,866 A pedestrian walking out of a store in San Luis Obispo is struck by a motorist entering a parking space hitting the gas instead of the brakes causing a broken leg.
- $1,000,000 Mediated settlement for a man with a fractured pelvis injured in a freeway collision with a driver carrying minimum limits of coverage ($15,000). An employer paid an additional $735,000 for a total policy limit of $750,000. An additional $250,000 was recovered in underinsured motorist benefits (policy limits). $1,055,000 Mediated settlement for a young woman who suffered a fractured knee in the parking lot of an oil change service facility. $1,100,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who sustained a fractured tibia, fibula and ribs when he was struck by a car exiting a driveway. $1,100,000 settlement for a woman who sustained a mild traumatic brain injury as a passenger in a single car collision. $1,051,250 Plaintiff/passenger suffered a fractured femur from a high speed rear end collision. Plaintiff/driver suffered lacerations from flying glass. Defendant contended he suffered a seizure and alleged the sudden unanticipated emergency defense and was diagnosed with epilepsy.
- $815,000 Settlement for a man who suffered a herniated disc with an underinsured drunk driver who paid $15,000. An additional $800,000 was recovered under an underinsured motorist policy. $500,000 Mediated settlement for policy limits for a woman who broke her hip in a rear-end accident. The defense contended the injury existed before the accident and initially offered $51,000.
- $410,645 Mediated settlement in a motorcycle crash causing a rotator cuff injury. Disputed over pre-existing medical conditions. $235,000 Mediated settlement for a woman who slipped and fell on water at an auto dealership near a water fountain. $74,277 Verdict for a woman injured in an intersection accident. Dispute over the force of impact. The defense offered $30,000 forcing a trial. The court also awarded $28,547 in costs.
- $600,000 Settlement for a woman who sustained a shoulder injury in an intersection collision with a driver who ran a red light.
- $1,000,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who injured his leg by a car pulling out of a parking lot. $1,000,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who injured his leg by a car exiting a shopping center parking lot. $1,000,025 recovered for a woman who injured her shoulders and arms in an intersection crash.