Personal Injury

The social host laws in California define when a private individual can be held responsible for serving alcohol. Under these laws, social hosts are generally immune from civil liability when serving alcohol to adults, even if the person was visibly intoxicated. Liability only arises in one narrow situation: a social host can be held responsible ...

The dram shop laws in California take a very limited approach to holding alcohol providers responsible for injuries caused by intoxicated individuals. Bars, restaurants, and social hosts usually cannot be sued for serving alcohol to an adult who later causes harm.  State laws treat the act of drinking alcohol—not serving it—as the legal cause of ...

If you have been hurt in a car crash, slip and fall, or another kind of accident, you might file a claim to get the money you need. When you do, you may hear the word “deposition.” This can sound scary, but it is just a formal meeting where people answer questions under oath. At ...

When you are hurt in an accident, whether it is a car crash, a slip and fall, or another incident, you might need more than just your own story to prove what happened. That is where medical experts come in. These doctors or specialists can show how you got injured and why someone else should ...

After suffering a serious injury in an accident, you might be left with hospital bills, lost wages, and deep emotional wounds. At BANA LAW, PC, we understand how scary and overwhelming this can feel. We know that your pain is not only physical, but it can also be emotional and mental. That is why we ...

Have you ever been in a car accident and felt your neck snap forward or backward? If so, you might have experienced whiplash, a common but often overlooked injury. Whiplash affects the soft tissues in the neck and spine, and it can cause lasting pain, headaches, and stiffness. Despite how real the pain can be, ...

Have you ever wondered if your insurance company is really on your side? While insurance can offer valuable protection, many policyholders don’t realize that their carriers often put profit above everything else. At BANA LAW, we’ve seen how some insurance companies may use complicated terms, hide important facts, or downplay your right to privacy. Below, we’ll ...

Accidents can happen in an instant, turning a normal day in Los Angeles into a stressful situation. You might be on your way to the store, heading to work, or just driving home from seeing friends when another vehicle suddenly collides with you. In many of these scenarios, the natural response is to call the ...

When you decide to retain a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles, you will get a crash course in “contingency fees.” Unlike traditional hourly billing, a contingency fee arrangement means that you do not pay legal fees upfront. Instead, the lawyer’s payment depends on the outcome of your case. This helps ensure that everyone, regardless ...

When you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s carelessness, you may feel overwhelmed by the many changes that come into your life all at once. You might be dealing with pain, a long recovery process, and a sudden financial strain caused by medical bills and missed work. In times like these, you deserve ...