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22 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Santa Barbara Personal Injury Law Firm
At Maho | Prentice, LLP, we bring over 50 years of combined legal experience to every case, leveraging our deep understanding of both plaintiffs' and defendants' strategies to secure maximum compensation for our clients. Our attorneys, Tyrone Maho and Chad Prentice, have successfully resolved more than 85 jury trials, combining a small-firm personalized approach with big-firm results. We specialize in personal injury litigation, including auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death cases, with a proven track record of over $125 million recovered for clients across Southern California.Our practice is built on ethical representation, transparent communication, and relentless advocacy, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support from accident investigation through trial preparation. Recognized for our trial readiness, we negotiate effectively with insurance companies while maintaining the strength to litigate when necessary, always prioritizing client well-being and long-term recovery.
Services
Auto Accident
Motorcycle Accident
Bicycle Accident
Truck Accidents
Dog Bites
Catastrophic Injuries
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall
Product Liability
Pedestrian Accidents
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of combined legal experience in personal injury law
- 90% success rate in jury trials over combined careers
- Over $125 million recovered for injury victims
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- Proven track record with complex catastrophic injury cases
What people say
Skilled and effective attorney
Professional and responsive team
Compassionate client support
Excellent negotiation skills
Relentless advocates for clients
Services
Auto Accident
Our auto accident attorneys handle collisions involving distracted driving, drunk driving, and aggressive driving. We investigate police reports, reconstruct accidents, and negotiate with insurance companies to cover medical bills, vehicle repairs, and lost wages. Our team has secured millions in settlements for clients with injuries ranging from whiplash to traumatic brain injuries across Santa Barbara County.
Wrongful Death
We represent families in wrongful death cases from vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice. Our attorneys calculate economic losses, funeral expenses, and emotional damages while providing compassionate guidance through probate court proceedings. Recent successes include $9.375 million settlements for trucking accident fatalities and $4.2 million fraud-related wrongful death verdicts.
Catastrophic Injuries
Our firm specializes in catastrophic injury cases involving spinal cord damage, amputations, and traumatic brain injuries. We collaborate with medical experts to document lifelong care needs and secure compensation for future medical expenses. Recent recoveries include $3.29 million for complex regional pain syndrome and $2.7 million for paralysis victims requiring ongoing rehabilitation.
Truck Accidents
We handle truck accident cases involving driver fatigue, improper loading, and maintenance failures. Our team investigates federal trucking regulations, black box data, and cargo manifests to prove liability. With $3.5 million recovered in truck-pedestrian collisions and $875,000 settlements for back surgery cases, we challenge major carriers and their insurers effectively.
Dog Bites
Our dog bite attorneys pursue compensation for facial injuries, infections, and scarring. We prove property owner liability through animal control records and veterinary history while negotiating with homeowners' insurance policies. Recent successes include $1.275 million settlements for complex regional pain syndrome and $1.46 million for facial injury victims requiring reconstructive surgery.
People
Tyrone J. Maho
Partner
With 30+ years of personal injury experience, Tyrone Maho has tried 40+ jury trials and recovered over $61 million for clients. A Super Lawyers honoree, he specializes in catastrophic injury cases and leverages defense-side litigation experience to anticipate insurance company tactics while maintaining a 90% trial success rate.
Chad M. Prentice
Partner
Chad Prentice brings 35+ years of combined insurance defense and plaintiff representation to complex personal injury cases. A former Fortune 13 company litigator, he has secured $8.75 million bicycle collision settlements and $4.2 million fraud-related wrongful death verdicts while maintaining active involvement in local high school mock trial programs.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We specialize in auto accidents, motorcycle collisions, bicycle injuries, pedestrian accidents, truck crashes, dog bites, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, slip and fall incidents, and product liability cases throughout Santa Barbara and Southern California.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs - you only pay attorney fees if we successfully recover compensation through settlement or trial verdict.
What should I do immediately after an accident?
Prioritize medical care, document the scene with photos, collect witness information, report to authorities, and contact our firm within 24 hours to preserve critical evidence.
How long do I have to file a claim?
California's statute of limitations is generally two years from the injury date, but exceptions apply for minors, government claims, and delayed discovery of injuries.
Can I afford legal representation?
Yes - our contingency fee structure ensures access to justice regardless of financial situation, with free initial consultations available 24/7.
