San Francisco & Oakland Rape & Sexual Assault Injuries
A sexual assault can have a devastating, lifelong impact — not just the physical trauma and lasting injuries, but residual emotional pain and psychological damage. Even if the perpetrator is caught and punished, the fear and anxiety don’t go away. Whether or not the attacker is ever brought to justice, other parties may be accountable for allowing it to happen.
You may be entitled to recover monetary damages for the aftermath of a rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse that could and should have been prevented. The Bay Area law firm of Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. in Oakland and San Francisco has experience in these sensitive cases. We have recovered compensation for adults and children in a wide range of cases.
Liability For A Sexual Attack
Our trial lawyers have brought successful sexual assault lawsuits against landlords, employers, daycare centers, and other third parties. We are not afraid to take on any entity that bears responsibility for our client’s harm, whether it be a major corporation, local business, governmental body, school district, or church.
We are skilled at establishing the negligence that provided the sexual predator with access and opportunity. Our investigation may reveal security breaches such as unlocked doors or broken lights, failure to provide adequate security in a crime-ridden area, or failure to conduct routine criminal background checks. We are prepared to go to trial if necessary, but we conduct investigations and negotiations discreetly to shield our clients from being victimized again by adverse publicity.
The Long-Term Effects Of Sexual Assault
We know how extensive and pervasive the post-traumatic and long-range effects can be for victims and their families. We work with physicians, psychiatrists, counselors, vocational experts, sexual assault/abuse specialists and other professionals to understand and document all the ways in which our clients continue to suffer as a direct result of the attack:
- Nightmares and flashbacks
- Fear of strangers, or being alone, or leaving the house
- Depression, anxiety or psychosis
- Substance abuse
- Relationship problems
- Sexual dysfunction or reproductive problems
- Insomnia
- Eating disorders
- Inability to function at work
- Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
- Scarring or disfigurement
These are complex and difficult cases, and the strategies that work in one case may not yield results in another. We adapt our approach to your concerns and the facts of your case to make the process as stress-free and productive as possible.
With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C., takes cases in the East Bay, South Bay, and throughout surrounding counties of Northern California. Contact BV Law for a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys about your potential legal remedies for rape and sexual assault injuries. We are also available by telephone at 415-835-6777.
