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Not all auto accidents involve another automobile. In many cases, there is only one vehicle involved. This is called a “single vehicle accident.” the driver…

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Wrongful Death Attorney and this article is one of a continuing series called  “Just the Stats” that indicate the causes…

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 an Unborn Child Is Killed in a Wrongful Death A complicated legal question is whether a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed when an…

Wrongful death claims may be associated with a vehicle defect.  Wrongful death claims associated with vehicle defects can include the following types of scenarios: brake…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…