Prepare before you need an accident checklist
This video introduces the California Accident App from the Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez. The app’s accident guidance and information tools are intended to help users organize facts and connect with the firm. Review the current app information and available download options before an emergency, when you have time to become familiar with the features. Availability and interfaces can change.
Use your phone only when it is safe
After a collision, attend to injuries, traffic and emergency instructions first. Do not stand in a roadway or delay medical care to complete an app entry. If you can safely document information, preserve photographs, driver details, witness contacts, location and report information. Ask another responsible person for practical assistance when appropriate, without putting anyone at risk.
Keep original evidence and accurate notes
An organized record can help you explain what happened, but completeness matters more than polished wording. Distinguish observations from assumptions. Retain original photographs and recordings, and keep copies of important documents. Note what you could not safely collect. Do not alter evidence to fit an automated assessment or discard original records after entering a summary.
Treat automated tools as preliminary information
An app cannot replace an investigation of liability, policy wording, medical evidence or deadlines. A case-value estimate is not a settlement offer or a guarantee. Its usefulness depends on the information supplied and the issues it can evaluate. Bring questions and supporting records to a qualified attorney before relying on an output to accept payment, sign a release or decide whether to pursue a claim.
Connect the records with a legal consultation
The app page explains the current tools and ways to contact the firm. When requesting a consultation, identify the incident date, injuries and any urgent insurer request. Ask which secure method to use for additional records. Downloading or using an app does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Call 800-816-1529 to discuss a California injury matter with our office.
General information supplementing the video, not a transcript or advice for a particular case. Viewing this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Outcomes depend on the facts.
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