I recently read a great book on marketing that said, “Don’t assume your clients know what you do. You must tell them!” I took that advice to heart. Most people know that I handle estate planning, probate, and trusts. However, most people do not know that I also practice Personal Injury Law.
I used to be a defense lawyer for a major insurance company for over 10 years. I was a dedicated trial lawyer, arguing in court and in front of juries. I handled simple cases, all the way to complicated brain-injury cases. Now that I have my own practice, I devote a portion of it to personal injury matters, because I still enjoy being a trial lawyer. Also, having been a former defense lawyer for the insurance companies provides me with a unique perspective and advantage when handling a personal case for the plaintiff. It’s like having a former IRS agent helping you with your tax audit.
My personal injury website is www.SantaClaritaPersonalInjury.com and my estate planning/probate website is www.mansourlaw.com .
If you are injured at the hands of others, please consider my office for some candid and helpful advice.
Here are some quick tips to follow if you’ve been in an accident:
1. If your vehicle sustained damages, take plenty of photos of the damage to your car and the other car — if you can.
2. If you have visible injuries (bruises, scrapes, cuts, etc.), have a friend or family member take photos of those injuries as soon as you can.
3. Be civil at the scene of the accident. There is no need to fly off the handle.
4. The insurance company for the other party will likely want to take your statement by phone or otherwise. You are under no obligation to do so. In my experience, there is very little (or nothing) to be gained from giving a statement.
5. Finally, if you were injured in the accident, by all means seek medical help (at least an exam) as soon as possible. Putting it off will only call into question a claim for injury at a later date.
Therefore, if you need an attorney to help you navigate through a personal injury case, please feel free to contact my office.
Call me at 661-414-7100 or e-mail me for a free brochure entitled “What Should I Do If I Have An Auto Accident?”