Investigating the Truck versus bicycle rear end accident
A recent case in Sacramento involved a bicyclist traveling in an industrial area who was struck and killed by a truck at 5:15 AM on…
Swimming Pools and Supervision: Helpful Tips
Liability in swimming pool drowning or swimming pool injury cases will inevitably involve the question of supervision at the time of injury or drowning, especially…
SPECT Imaging and TBI
SPECT (Single-photon emission tomography) imaging is emerging as a necessary tool in the evaluation and treatment of patients with TBI (traumatic brain injury) based on…
Are Left Turns Dangerous?
The short answer to the title question is yes, they can be. There are several reasons for this, the first of which is obvious: that…
New Diagnostic Tool for Traumatic Brain Injury
New Diagnostic Tool for Traumatic Brain Injury Diffusion tensor imaging (dti) is a form of advanced MRI that can be utilized with more traditional methods…
Feline Attacks to Humans
Think your cat’s love nips are harmless? Think again. According to Mercury News, cat bites can be more serious than you might have expected. Feline…
Which Consumer Products Cause the Most Injuries?
Products Liability As a Sacramento Products liability lawyer since 1982, I’ve seen lots of serious injuries caused by or associated with consumer products over the…
California and Swimming Pools – Is yours safe?
One of the joys of living in California is hot weather. The California heat encourages us to get in a bathing suit and take a…
Dangerous Dog Dilemma
With rising dog bite fatalities and injuries the dangerous dog problem requires attention. Pit Bulls have been found to be responsible for more fatalities than…
The Use of Psychoactive Drugs in Truck Drivers
Truck drivers traversing the country to deliver goods are important to the economy. This is especially true in countries with poor rail systems. Truck drivers…
Why is Living in Texas so Dangerous?
As a California personal injury attorney, I often read publications and texts nationwide regarding different varieties of injury as well as different ways of dying. I…
Dog Bite Claims in California Hit Record High
A report released that dog bite claims are on the rise across the states by 5.5 percent since last year and California is ranked the…
In Laymen’s Terms, What does “personal injury” mean?
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento personal injury attorney since 1982. Many people over the years have asked me what a “personal injury” actually is. Legally,…
When Most Vehicular Accidents and Deaths Occur
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney, and this is a continuing series about statistics in auto, motorcycle, and trucking accidents. Clients have often…
Rates of Hospitalizations and Fatalities in Light Truck Crashes
A study was done looking at two vehicle collisions that included a passenger car and a light truck, defined as a minivan, van, pickup truck…
The Impact of Fatigue on Truck Driver Performance
Truck driver fatigue is, and has been an issue in many fatal accidents . It is believed to have accounted for approximately ten percent of…