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Roseville attorney Andrey R. Yurtsan shares the steps that help Sacramento-area drivers protect their health and their legal rights after a crash.



ROSEVILLE, CA, November 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Capitol City Legal Group (Yurtsan Law Firm, P.C.), a personal injury firm with offices in Roseville and Sacramento, is sharing practical steps drivers can take in the minutes and days after a car accident. The firm says a few simple actions early on can protect a person's recovery and any insurance claim that follows.

Crashes take a heavy toll in California. The state recorded 4,061 traffic deaths in 2023, including 1,106 pedestrians and 583 motorcyclists, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety.

"Most people have never been in a serious crash, and nobody hands them a checklist when it happens," said Andrey R. Yurtsan, CEO and principal attorney of Capitol City Legal Group.

"What you do in that first week can make a real difference in how your case turns out."

Steps to Take After a Crash

Stop, check for injuries and call 911. California law requires drivers involved in a crash that injures someone to stop, exchange information and help anyone who is hurt. A police report also creates a record of what happened.

Get medical care right away. Head, neck and back injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, don't always cause symptoms at the scene. A same-day or next-day doctor visit protects your health and links the injury to the crash.

Take photos and collect information. Photograph the vehicles, the road and any visible injuries. Get the other driver's name, license, plate number and insurance details, plus contact information for witnesses.

Report the crash to the DMV. Under California Vehicle Code Section 16000, drivers must report a crash to the DMV within 10 days if anyone was hurt or killed or if property damage is more than $1,000. This is separate from any police report.

Be careful with insurance adjusters. The other driver's insurance company may call quickly and ask for a recorded statement. You don't have to give one, and early settlement offers often come before a person knows how badly they are hurt.

Know the deadlines. Most personal injury lawsuits in California must be filed within two years. If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, for example because of a dangerous road condition, a government claim generally must be filed within six months.

Don't assume partial fault ends a claim. California follows a pure comparative fault rule, so a person who was partly to blame can still recover damages, reduced by their share of fault.

"Call a lawyer before you sign anything or give a recorded statement," Yurtsan said. "A free consultation costs you nothing, and you'll know your options before the insurance company makes its first offer."

Serving Roseville and Sacramento

Yurtsan has practiced personal injury law for more than a decade and is admitted to practice before all California courts. Before leading Capitol City Legal Group, he served as a managing attorney at a personal injury firm from 2011 to 2022. His work focuses on serious injury cases involving spinal injuries, fractures, brain injuries and wrongful death. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

The firm represents people hurt in Roseville car accidents, motorcycle crashes, truck accidents and other personal injury cases across Placer and Sacramento counties. Its past results include a $1 million settlement for a trip-and-fall injury in a Sacramento County park and a $650,000 verdict in a pedestrian case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.

About Capitol City Legal Group
Capitol City Legal Group is the trade name of Yurtsan Law Firm, P.C., a California personal injury law firm led by CEO and principal attorney Andrey R. Yurtsan. The firm has offices in Roseville and downtown Sacramento and represents people hurt in car, motorcycle and truck accidents, as well as clients with traumatic brain injuries and families in wrongful death cases. Consultations are free. Learn more at capitolcitylegalgroup.com.

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