{"id":1382,"date":"2017-01-05T11:31:35","date_gmt":"2017-01-05T11:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/?page_id=1382"},"modified":"2026-01-25T08:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T08:12:01","slug":"santa-ynez-car-accident-attorneys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/en\/santa-ynez-car-accident-attorneys\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Ynez Car Accident Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-167 \" src=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/home2-obj.png\" width=\"678\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2010, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chp.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">state of California<\/a> saw 2,520 fatal motor vehicle collisions resulting in 2,739 fatalities. Non-fatal collisions in 2010 totaled 161,094, with 229,354 injuries. For the victims of these accidents, even one car wreck is too many. If you suffer injury in a motor vehicle accident and it wasn\u2019t your fault, seek quality representation from the Santa Ynez car accident attorneys at James McKiernan Lawyers.<\/p>\n<h2>What are Some Common Causes of Auto Accidents?<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to avoid a car accident is to understand how accidents commonly happen. A\u00a0Santa Ynez auto accident lawyer from our firm is ready to explain some of the major causes of motor vehicle wrecks. Knowledge is power, and these tips for the road may keep you safer next time you travel \u2015 whether a short commute to work or a longer trip to visit family and friends. Keep an eye out for these unsafe drivers, and be sure to avoid these behaviors yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distracted drivers<\/strong> \u2015 Distracted driving behaviors includes texting, talking on a mobile phone, rubbernecking and adjusting technologies such as radio, GPS, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver fatigue<\/strong> \u2015 Drowsy driving leads to drifting vehicles, varying road speeds and bad decision-making.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drunk driving or driving under the influence<\/strong> \u2015 Drunk drivers kill about 16,000 people per year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speeding<\/strong> \u2015 Speeding increases the risk of crashing, and reduces the time necessary to avoid a crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggressive driving<\/strong> \u2015 Aggressive drivers tend to tailgate, flash their lights, fail to yield, disregard traffic signals or display rude or aggressive behavior. Do not engage aggressive drivers, and call 911 if a driver is behaving in an overtly dangerous way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weather<\/strong> \u2015 Inclement weather such as snow, ice or other hazardous conditions can make driving dangerous. Use your lights and wipers and adjust your speed accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Santa Ynez Car Accident Attorneys Protecting Your Rights<\/h2>\n<p>After you are involved in a car wreck \u2015 and you receive medical attention for your injuries \u2015 take the next steps and contact an <a title=\"Home\" href=\"\/\">accident injury attorney<\/a> to find out if you are due compensation. The dedicated staff at James McKiernan Lawyers work hard to find out the parties at fault for your accident.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Our Santa Ynez Car\u00a0Accident Attorneys for Help Today<\/h2>\n<p>If you suffered an injury in a California automobile accident, call James McKiernan Lawyers at <a href=\"tel:8002004878\">800-200-HURT<\/a> or <a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us online<\/a> for a free consultation with our Santa Ynez car accident attorneys\u00a0to discuss your best options to receive compensation for your injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>We Serve the Following Practice Areas in the Santa Ynez<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/santa-ynez-boat-accident-lawyers\/\">Boat Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/santa-ynez-bicycle-accident-attorneys\/\">Bicycle Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/santa-ynez-truck-accident-lawyers\/\">Truck Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/santa-ynez-brain-injury-lawyers\/\">Brain Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/santa-ynez-catastrophic-injury-lawyers\/\">Catastrophic Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/santa-ynez-motorcycle-accident-lawyers\/\">Motorcycle Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/santa-ynez-pedestrian-accident-attorneys\/\">Pedestrian Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/santa-ynez-slip-fall-attorneys\/\">Slip and Fall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/locations\/santa-ynez\/\">Personal Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2010, the state of California saw 2,520 fatal motor vehicle collisions resulting in 2,739 fatalities. Non-fatal collisions in 2010 totaled 161,094, with 229,354 injuries. For the victims of these accidents, even one car wreck is too many. If you suffer injury in a motor vehicle accident and it wasn\u2019t your fault, seek quality representation<\/p>\n[...]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":298233,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1382","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Santa Ynez Car Accident Lawyer | Car Accident Attorney by James McKiernan Lawyers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Contact James McKiernan Lawyers for experienced Car Accident Attorney services. 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