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Walking around California’s busy streets can be fun, but it’s not always safe. Cars, bikes, and even scooters zoom by, and sometimes accidents happen. If a vehicle hits you while you’re walking, it can be scary and confusing. You might get hurt, have doctor bills, or feel worried about what to do next. At Banafshe Law Firm, we help people in California who get hurt in pedestrian accidents. We’ve won serious injury cases, like $4.5 million for an auto accident, so we know how to make things right. This guide explains what to do if you’re in a pedestrian accident, using California laws to keep you informed. Stay Safe First If a car hits you while you’re walking, the first thing is to stay safe. If you can, move to the sidewalk or somewhere away from traffic. If you’re hurt and can’t move, stay still and ask someone nearby to…

Construction sites are busy places full of workers, machines, and tools. They help build our homes, schools, and roads, but they can also be dangerous. Falls, heavy equipment accidents, and even exposure to harmful materials can hurt people badly. At Banafshe Law Firm, we help workers in California who get injured on construction sites. In this blog, our lawyers will explore the top construction safety risks, explain how California laws protect workers, and share tips to stay safe. Falls from Heights One of the biggest risks on construction sites is falling. Workers climb ladders, work on scaffolds, or stand on roofs, and a slip can lead to serious injuries like broken bones or worse. California law says employers must provide safety lines for scaffolds to keep workers safe (California Labor Code § 7152). These lines act like a rope to catch you if you fall, but not every site follows…

A spinal cord injury can change a person’s life in an instant. Simple tasks like walking, bathing, or even sitting may become challenging or sometimes impossible without help. At BANA LAW, PC, we believe in standing by people who face these serious injuries, making sure they have the support and legal representation they need. Below, we answer common questions about spinal cord injuries, how they impact daily life, and what you can do if someone else’s carelessness caused you or a loved one harm. Who Pays for Treatment and Care After a Spinal Cord Injury? Medical bills can pile up fast with hospital stays, physical therapy, medication, and more. If your spinal cord injury happened due to someone else’s negligence (like a car crash or a slip and fall), you might claim compensation for damages such as: Medical Costs (Present and Future) Spinal cord injuries usually mean big medical bills…

Catastrophic accidents are injuries so severe that they can permanently alter a victim’s quality of life. From being unable to go to work or take part in the types of activities that once filled your life, a catastrophic injury is generally grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Hiring a Los Angeles catastrophic accident lawyer with experience handling these types of injury lawsuits is a solid approach for ensuring you get what you need to cover your injuries.  Catastrophic injuries usually involve permanent disabilities or otherwise serious injuries that will require costly medical treatment such as surgery, and ongoing rehabilitation and medical care. Some of the most common catastrophic injuries include spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, brain injuries, and paralysis. Usually, catastrophic injuries are the byproduct of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bike accidents, truck accidents, construction site accidents, and medical malpractice. No matter what caused your catastrophic injury, dealing with…

A catastrophic injury is an accident so severe that it leaves the injured incapacitated for an extended period of time. Catastrophic injuries often require intense and long-term medical treatment and can impact a person’s physical and emotional well-being for years and even decades to come. Because these injuries are often so serious that they can result in death or leave the injured without the ability to work or care for themselves, the additional help and support of family members or loved ones is often necessary. As a result, catastrophic injuries have a substantial impact on many parties – not just the injured – and seeking counsel from an experienced Los Angeles catastrophic injury lawyer is crucial to better manage the outcome if you’ve been injured in a major accident in L.A. With typical catastrophic injuries including spinal injuries, brain injuries, limb loss, loss of sight or hearing, severe burns, and…

Few people are prepared for the devastating and life-altering consequences of a catastrophic injury. Generally resulting in long-term and even lifelong effects that significantly impact a person’s quality of life, the impact of a catastrophic injury can affect your family and loved ones, as well. Since these injuries typically require extensive and long-term treatment encompassing physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation, it’s recommended that you contact an experienced Los Angeles catastrophic accident lawyer if you’ve been involved in a serious accident in the city. There is a substantial chance that a severe accident or injury might occur in a city with such close proximity to so many different activities in nature. A catastrophic injury will generally include spinal injuries, limb loss, traumatic brain injury, and any other injury that requires effective long-term treatment or care. Below, we discuss the five most common causes of catastrophic injuries in Los Angeles, along with…

An unprecedented quarantine due to COVID-19 has millions of Americans feeling restless and stir crazy, desperate to return to some semblance of normal life. Holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day have been met with fanfare and an increased propensity to live on the edge, and Los Angeles has experienced a surge in fireworks usage as a result. While these holidays do tend to be popular with amateur pyrotechnics, this year feels different – in fact, residents are reporting loud and lengthy episodes of fireworks blasting late into the night around these summer holidays. With the vast majority of parades and organized fireworks events being canceled in an effort to implement crowd control and slow the spread of the coronavirus, it’s no wonder that people are experimenting at home – and getting seriously injured in the process.  A team of health professionals at the Los Angeles County…

It is common in cases involving personal injury law to identify an injury as catastrophic. These are very serious injuries that will impact the rest of a person’s life. They are considered to be very different from injuries that are classified as serious. Victims of catastrophic injuries are never going to heal. An injury being designated as catastrophic makes a difference when it comes to the compensation and protections provided an accident victim.