LAW OFFICE OF ANDRE GHARIBIAN, A Professional Corporation
LONG SHOT, where all cars involved in the accident are seen within the photograph
MID SHOT, slightly closer angle to the cars, showing their positions
CLOSE-UP, where the exact area of damage is shown at the center of the image
STEP BY STEP GUIDES: WHAT TO DO AFTER ACCIDENTS
01. Stay safe and take photos of the scene (long shot, mid shot, and close-up method), the damages, any injuries, and license plates of all parties involved.
02. Exchange information such as each individual's driver's license and insurance cards.
03. Seek immediate medical attention if there are any major injuries or fatalities.
04. Document everything, from past medical records to police reports.
05. Contact our office for a free consultation.
- In most cases, we will give you the option to take the case to court or not - we can handle it both ways.
Do not talk to anyone about legal affairs unless it is with your attorney.
The information below applies to all types of claims, including but not limited to, car accidents, slip and falls, and water damage/insurance claims.
- Use the long-shot, mid-shot, and close-up method for each photograph, as shown above.
01. Take screenshots of where the accident exactly happened on Google Maps (enclosed areas, perpendicular streets, any freeway locations, large sites)
02. Take photographs of debris where the damage happened on the property or vehicle, as well as images of injuries you may have sustained.
03. Take photographs marking the exact location of impact on the property or vehicle.
01. Document the scene by taking photographs using the long shot, mid shot, and close-up method as shown above.
02. Identify any witnesses at the scene or locate any cameras which may have recorded your fall.
03. Report the incident to the manager of the property on which the slip and fall took place.
04. Seek immediate medical attention.
05. Preserve all evidence (photographs of hazard, injuries, clothing and shoes worn during the fall, and witness statements).
06. Consult our team - we will file a legal claim for you.
REMINDER: NEVER call your insurance company before calling a lawyer.
car accidents
EVIDENCE COLLECTION
SLIP AND FALLS
01. Photograph damages immediately using the long shot, mid shot, and close-up method as shown above.
02. Avoid cleaning up until inspections are done.
03. Notify your insurance provider of the event and damages caused.
04. Document mitigation efforts (temporary fixes).
05. Call our legal team to handle the claim.