Capitol City Legal Group Shares Critical Steps After a Car Crash

Capitol City Legal Group, a personal injury firm with offices in Roseville and Sacramento, is offering practical guidance for drivers in the critical minutes and days following a car accident. The firm emphasizes that early actions can significantly impact a person's recovery and any subsequent insurance claim. With California recording 4,061 traffic deaths in 2023, including 1,106 pedestrians and 583 motorcyclists, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety, the stakes are high. Andrey R. Yurtsan, CEO and principal attorney, notes, "Most people have never been in a serious crash, and nobody hands them a checklist when it happens. What you do in that first week can make a real difference in how your case turns out."

The firm outlines key steps: stop, check for injuries, and call 911; seek immediate medical care even if symptoms seem minor; document the scene with photos and collect contact and insurance information; report the crash to the DMV within 10 days if required under California Vehicle Code Section 16000; and be cautious with insurance adjusters who may request recorded statements or offer quick settlements. Yurtsan advises, "Call a lawyer before you sign anything or give a recorded statement. A free consultation costs you nothing, and you'll know your options before the insurance company makes its first offer." The firm also highlights California's two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits and the six-month deadline for government claims, as well as the state's pure comparative fault rule, which allows partial recovery even if the victim shares some blame.

Capitol City Legal Group, led by Yurtsan, who has over a decade of experience and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, represents victims of car, motorcycle, and truck accidents, as well as those with traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death cases. With past results including a $1 million settlement and a $650,000 verdict, the firm provides free consultations and serves Placer and Sacramento counties. For more information, visit capitolcitylegalgroup.com.