Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney Narbeh Shirvanian discusses his experience in handling construction accident cases. The individual’s experience in handling construction accident cases traces back to their tenure as an insurance defense attorney, representing insurance carriers and their insureds. Their involvement also extends to private litigation work in construction for public entities, contributing significantly to their comprehension of the government code and the dynamics of construction site accidents in California.

In most instances, the cases they handle involve a public defendant, such as individuals walking on sidewalks tripping due to ongoing construction with fencing and debris. These cases commonly encompass both private and public defendants. Specific deadlines for such cases include a six-month claim filing statute of limitations, and there are meticulous procedures for notifying counties and public entities about the claim’s nature. This process affords these entities an opportunity to conduct due diligence and seek settlement.

In Los Angeles County, cases typically face denials, often leading to lawsuits. Nonetheless, the individual’s experience has proven invaluable in understanding how to strategically leverage risk and exposure when prosecuting cases on behalf of injured victims.