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How to Report Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect in California

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

If your loved one was injured in a San Francisco nursing home, it is imperative you take immediate action to protect their health, well-being and legal rights. Unfortunately, nursing home injuries remain a serious problem in California. In many cases, vulnerable patients suffer injuries or develop medical conditions because of abuse or neglect at… Read More »

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Three Defenses You Might Face in a California Premises Liability Claim

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

California businesses and property owners have a duty to keep their premises in safe condition. If they fail to do so, they can be held liable for any resulting injuries. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge for victims to recover full and fair financial compensation through a premises liability claim.

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

Unfortunately, highway construction zone accidents are a serious problem. According to the most recent data from the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 60,000 people are injured in construction accidents in the United States every year.

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Auto Accidents in Construction Zones: What to Know About Your Personal Injury Claim

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

If you drive regularly in the Bay Area, you know there is near constant highway construction going on in Northern California. Motorists must take additional care when going through a work zone.

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Should I Sue for Personal Injury?

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 30 million Americans visit emergency departments with unintentional injuries every year. A serious injury can be incredibly disruptive for the victim and their family — on top of the long road to physical and emotional recovery, they may be left dealing with stacks of… Read More »

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Merging Traffic Laws: Who is Liable for a Merging Accident in California?

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

Merging traffic laws govern who is at fault in these types of accidents. Merging onto a highway in the San Francisco Bay Area can be challenging. We have all seen how congested our region’s roads can get. Unfortunately, in some cases, major accidents occur when motorists are trying to merge. This raises an important… Read More »

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Your Guide to California Premises Liability Laws

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

Under California premises liability laws a person who was injured on someone else’s property – whether the property was owned/managed by a business, an apartment complex, a private homeowner, or a government entity – may be entitled to financial compensation for their damages. Indeed, negligent property owners can be held financially responsible for injuries… Read More »

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How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice in California?

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

Alarmingly, medical negligence is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and proving medical malpractice in California can be difficult. A 2016 study cited by The Washington Post found that only cancer and heart problems are to blame for more deaths than medical errors. If you or your family member… Read More »

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Police Shoot Vallejo Man in Vehicle

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

Vallejo Police Department shot a man in a Taco Bell parking lot this weekend.  Willie McCoy was asleep and unresponsive in his vehicle at the time police made the initial contact.  Mr. McCoy had a weapon on his lap.  Police claim that when they woke up Mr. McCoy, he reached for his gun and… Read More »

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When Can a Nursing Home Be Held Legally Liable for a Fall Injury?

By Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. |

Fall accidents are one of the leading causes of severe injuries — and fatalities — for older Americans. According to the most recent data from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), more than 800,000 senior citizens are hospitalized after a fall accident every year.

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