In An Emergency
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Sean Keshishyan
Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Office
In An Emergency

Protect Your Rights

Step 1 of 8 · Our Process

The days after an accident are when injury claims are most often damaged. Insurance adjusters call quickly, evidence disappears, and deadlines start running. Our first job is to step in between you and the insurance companies so you can focus on getting better.

What we do right away

  • Take over all insurance communication. Once we represent you, adjusters must speak with us, not you. You do not have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer.
  • Preserve evidence. We request the police or CHP report, identify witnesses, and ask for video from nearby businesses and traffic cameras before it is recorded over.
  • Document the scene and damage. Photos, vehicle damage, repair estimates and, when needed, an accident reconstruction expert.
  • Identify every insurance policy. The at-fault driver’s liability coverage, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) and medical payments coverage, and any rideshare or commercial policy.

California deadlines you should know

  • Two years to file a lawsuit for personal injury in most cases (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1).
  • Six months to file a written claim if a city, county, state agency or other public entity is involved, for example a crash with a city bus or a dangerous road condition (Government Code § 911.2).
  • Ten days to report the accident to the DMV on form SR-1 if anyone was injured or property damage exceeds $1,000 (Vehicle Code § 16000).

Missing one of these deadlines can end a claim no matter how strong it is, which is why it pays to speak with a lawyer early.

What you can do

  • Get medical care right away, even if you feel “fine.” Some injuries appear days later.
  • Take photos of the vehicles, the scene and your injuries, and keep the names and numbers of any witnesses.
  • Do not admit fault, sign anything or accept a quick settlement check from an insurance company.
  • Stay off social media about the accident. Insurers look for posts and photos to use against you.
  • Keep every bill, receipt and pay stub related to the accident in one place.

Hurt in an accident?

Talk with the Law Office of Sean Keshishyan about your case. Consultations are free, and we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis: you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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In An Emergency
In Case Of Arrest
Be sure not to do:
  1. Don’t resist, argue or run, even if you believe the arrest is unfair.
  2. Don’t answer questions about the incident without a lawyer present.
  3. Don’t consent to a search of your car, phone or home.
  4. Don’t discuss your case on the phone from jail or on social media.
It is important to do the following:
  1. Stay calm and keep your hands visible.
  2. Say clearly: “I am going to remain silent. I want a lawyer.”
  3. Remember the officers’ names and badge numbers.
  4. Contact an attorney and a family member as soon as possible.
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In Case Of A Car Accident
Be sure not to do:
  1. Don’t leave the scene before police arrive or information is exchanged.
  2. Don’t admit fault or apologize for the accident.
  3. Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company.
  4. Don’t post about the accident on social media.
It is important to do the following:
  1. Call 911 and get medical attention, even if you feel fine.
  2. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene and your injuries.
  3. Exchange insurance information and get witness contacts.
  4. Report the accident to your insurer and speak with a lawyer.
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In Case Of Attempt To Seize Property
Be sure not to do:
  1. Don’t ignore court papers, levy notices or garnishment orders.
  2. Don’t hide, transfer or sell property to avoid creditors.
  3. Don’t physically block anyone serving legal documents or a court order.
  4. Don’t sign anything you don’t understand.
It is important to do the following:
  1. Ask for a copy of the court order or notice.
  2. Write down deadlines and keep all paperwork.
  3. Contact an attorney right away. Bankruptcy’s automatic stay can stop many collection actions.
  4. Keep records of your income, debts and assets.
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