Blog: Safety

Motorcycles are fun to ride, but they’re different from cars. They’re smaller, faster, and sometimes harder to see. If you’re driving a car or truck, you share the road with motorcyclists, and keeping everyone safe is important. A crash can hurt people badly, and nobody wants that. At Banafshe Law Firm, we help people in ...

Riding a motorcycle is exciting. The wind in your face and the open road make it extremely fun. However, staying safe and abiding by California law is important, too. At Banafshe Law Firm, we help people in California who get hurt in motorcycle accidents. We’ve won huge cases, like $23.7 million for a motorcycle crash, ...

When crossing the street outside of a designated crosswalk in California, you’re entering what many call a legal and safety gray area. While recent legislative changes have relaxed the penalties for “jaywalking,” the physical dangers remain unchanged. Many pedestrians assume a quick dash across the street saves time without consequences—until they become part of California’s ...

Every year on January 2nd, we look back on an important piece of American road history—55 MPH Speed Limit Day. This day honors the moment in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act, which created the first national speed limit. It was set at 55 miles per hour. Why did ...

When you drive on California roads, you see speed limit signs everywhere. Those signs are not just suggestions; they are rules designed to keep people safe. Driving too fast may feel fun or get you where you want to go more quickly, but speeding can lead to accidents, injuries, and serious legal problems. Keep reading ...

Road rage can turn into aggressive or violent behavior that leads to dangerous situations on the road. In California, road rage incidents can carry serious legal consequences, according to Cal. Veh. Code § 13210, a driver who commits an assault (often called “road rage”) could see their driver’s license suspended for six months for a first ...

3/19/2025 Ensuring your child’s safety in the car is one of the most important things you can do as a parent or guardian. In California, there are laws designed to protect young passengers by requiring specific types of child safety seats. However, figuring out these rules can sometimes feel overwhelming. At BANA LAW, we want ...

Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, but it also brings responsibilities that can be challenging for new drivers. Recognizing that teenagers often need time and guidance to develop safe driving habits, California has created a Graduated Driver License (GDL) program. This three-stage system aims to reduce accidents by allowing young drivers to gain experience ...

Why is Driving in Los Angeles So Dangerous?  People flock to Los Angeles and call the City of Angels home for a number of reasons, including the lifestyle, the weather, the beach, the culture and the thriving local economy.  Not on that list is the notorious L.A. traffic, which can make your commute or evening ...

The Autobahn in Germany can be an exciting way to get from Point A to Point B in the country. Many native commuters use the expressway to drive to work in hopes of cutting down the amount of time it takes for them to arrive at their destinations. You should know, however, that, despite the ...