Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney Narbeh Shirvanian discusses his experience in handling construction accident cases. He notes that his experience in handling construction accident cases began during his time as an insurance defense attorney, representing carriers and their insureds, and continued through private construction litigation for public entities. This background has provided him with an in-depth understanding of the Government Code and the specific dynamics of construction site accidents in California.

Many of these cases involve public defendants—for example, pedestrians who trip on sidewalks obstructed by construction fencing or debris. Frequently, both private and public defendants are implicated. Critical deadlines, such as the six-month statute of limitations for filing claims against public entities, must be observed, along with specific procedures for notifying counties and public entities. These procedures allow the entities to conduct due diligence and explore settlement opportunities.

In Los Angeles County, such claims are often initially denied, resulting in the necessity of filing lawsuits. He emphasizes that his experience has been invaluable in strategically assessing risk and exposure, enabling him to effectively advocate for injured victims in complex construction accident cases.