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You need to know the steps to take after a car accident occurs. Understandably, the aftermath of any type of collision can lead to confusion and distress. Here, we want to review some of the basic steps to take after a vehicle accident occurs in Oakland or the surrounding areas. If you have recently been…

The last thing you need to worry about when you set out on foot is the negligent actions of other drivers. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are not uncommon in Oakland and surrounding areas. There are important steps that you can take after a pedestrian accident occurs that will ensure your well-being and help improve your chances…

Last week a jury in Santa Rosa, California, Sonoma County, issued a negligence, elder abuse, abandonment, and neglect verdict totaling more than $32,084,777 against the owners and operators of Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa. Our 88-year-old client was a dependent and disabled elder with dementia, profound hearing loss, and high fall risk. Plaintiff made the…

When a person loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity in California, family members and the estates of the deceased typically have a right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, what if more than one surviving family member or other interested party wants to file…

When a person loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity in California, family members and the estates of the deceased typically have a right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, what if more than one surviving family member or other interested party wants to file…

Data available from the National Council on Aging indicates that approximately one out of every ten Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some kind of elder abuse. This type of abuse can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, as well as neglect of basic necessities. June 15th is World…

Motorcycle accidents are a serious problem in California. In 2021, there were over 10,000 motorcycle accidents in the state, resulting in over 400 fatalities. Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries or even death, and navigating the legal process involved in motorcycle accident litigation can be overwhelming. That’s where the expertise of a motorcycle accident…

Truck accidents are a serious problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, truck accidents are on the rise.  Every year, thousands of people die on U.S. highways because of big rig accidents. Big rigs can weigh between 10,000 pounds and 80,000 pounds (when fully loaded). This means significant amounts of…

Nursing home residents are among some of the most vulnerable populations in our society. The unfortunate decline in people’s health as they become older means that living in an unfamiliar environment with unknown people, they could be subjected to unfair treatment. Reach out to a reputable Pleasant Hill nursing home abuse attorney from Milnafar today…

Bedsores are classified into one of four stages at the time of diagnosis. Based on the stage, a patient may have high odds of a full recovery or may be facing life-threatening health complications. At stage four, a bedsore can even be deadly. If your loved one developed a bedsore while at a nursing home…