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Crane Accidents

Crane Accidents

Something about crane accidents capture the imagination and horror of many.  When a tragic crane accident occurs, it is often front page news, perhaps because…

The Mud Run and the Death Waiver

The Mud Run and the Death Waiver

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you have probably heard of  “mud runs” and obstacle course-style running events – but did you know…

Waiving a Survival Action in California

Waiving a Survival Action in California

In California, if someone is suddenly killed by the wrongful act of another, there are typically two actions that the heirs or the estate can…

When Most Vehicular Accidents and Deaths Occur

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…

The Impact of Fatigue on Truck Driver Performance

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…

Can Same-sex Partners Sue for Wrongful Death Action in California?

Can Same-sex Partners Sue for Wrongful Death Action in California?

The answer is yes. In California, only certain people have the right to sue for wrongful death when a spouse or other close family member…

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma

Anyone who watched an older building being torn down or remodeled in recent years will have become familiar with the sight of workers performing asbestos…

Follow Up on Grief Counselling

Follow Up on Grief Counselling

Grief Counseling Follow Up On October 21st, I wrote here a bit about grief counseling, a process many of my clients whose family members or…

What I know and What I Don’t Know About Grief Counseling

What I know and What I Don’t Know About Grief Counseling

I’ve been a Sacramento Wrongful Death attorney  since 1982. Since I handle only personal injury cases, I’ve had occasion to see many families who have…

Injuries to Children from Trains

Injuries to Children from Trains

Children have a higher likelihood of being injured or killed from trains than adults. They like to play on train tracks and have a lesser…

Motor Vehicle Rollover Accidents

Motor Vehicle Rollover Accidents

Motor vehicle rollover accidents are accidents in which the motor vehicle ends up on its side or on its back. In other words, there is…