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Lincoln Highway Collision Causes Injuries in Sacramento

Lincoln Highway Collision Causes Injuries in Sacramento

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyer. An early afternoon collision on August 9 between a motor vehicle and motorcycle resulted in unknown injuries to one or more individuals along Lincoln Highway. It is unknown what precipitated the crash. However, it is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as to cause and to place fault. No information has been released on the identities or medical conditions of those involved in the collision.

What Happened

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Being Prepared for a Wildfire Can Save Your Life and Home

Being Prepared for a Wildfire Can Save Your Life and Home

I’m Ed Smith, a Northern California wildfire attorney. Once again, California is besieged by wildfires capable of taking life and destroying property. For those in harm’s way, being prepared can often make an enormous difference. Granted, taking steps to secure your home or business and making sure that you are ready to face the ordeal of evacuation doesn’t mean that your home will be spared or that your life won’t be turned upside down. What preparedness will give you is peace of mind and a better chance of surviving the fire’s wrath. Let’s take a look at the impact of a wildfire, what steps you can take to stay alert to its progress and what you can do to lessen the trauma of a necessary evacuation.

Wildfire Impact

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Fort Bragg Pedestrian Hospitalized After Crash
Fort Bragg Pedestrian Hospitalized After Crash

I’m Ed Smith, a Fort Bragg personal injury lawyer. Reports from local authorities say that one man was left with major injuries after a recent pedestrian accident that took place in Fort Bragg. California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the crash happened late at night and that the pedestrian needed to be taken to a nearby hospital via medical helicopter for emergency treatment. The injured pedestrian has since been identified as a 59-year-old Fort Bragg man. Updates on the man’s condition have not yet been released by officials.

Accident Details

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Citrus Heights Man Kneeling on Antelope Road Killed in Crash

Citrus Heights Man Kneeling on Antelope Road Killed in Crash

I’m Ed Smith, a Citrus Heights pedestrian accident lawyer.  A Citrus Heights pedestrian died after being hit by a motor vehicle on August 9 along Antelope Road. According to the Citrus Heights Police Department, Antelope Road had to be closed in both directions from Mariposa to Sunrise Blvd to through traffic for four to five hours in order to conduct an investigation into the cause of the accident. Local drivers were asked to take alternative routes during the closure. I’d like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the decedent in this time of profound grief.

Accident Details

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Dump Truck Collides With Pickup on Florin Rd. Trapping Driver

Dump Truck Collides With Pickup on Florin Rd. Trapping Driver

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento truck accident lawyer. A morning collision on August 10 between a pickup truck and a dump truck at an intersection along Florin Road resulted in an injury when the vehicles collided in South Sacramento. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the driver of the pickup was trapped inside the vehicle, and the Sacramento Fire Department had to be called in to free the injured driver. The accident will be investigated by the CHP to determine fault.

Accident Details

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One Hospitalized after Napa Crash

One Hospitalized after Napa Crash

I’m Ed Smith, a Napa personal injury lawyer. A collision that took place in Napa County on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, reportedly left one individual with injuries requiring hospitalization. Napa area California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials report that the collision happened during the morning on a rural roadway in an unincorporated part of the county to the northeast of Napa City. CHP has stated that the accident involved three vehicles and that they do not currently know what factors caused the crash.

Collision Details

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Discovering Your Inner Strength after Losing a Parent

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyer. When you lose a parent, you may feel like you also lost a part of yourself. If your parents have always been there, helping and supporting you every step of the way, it would be hard to imagine life without them. Getting through such a difficult time could be challenging, but you should understand that you’re stronger than you think. There is a resilience deep inside you that you haven’t realized. Follow these simple steps to discover your inner strength so you can overcome grief and live your life again.

Free Yourself from the Guilt

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Spinal Cord Dislocation in a Bicycle Accident

Spinal Cord Dislocation in a Bicycle Accident

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Bicycle Accident Lawyer. When children are first taught how to ride a bicycle, they are always told to wear a helmet. A helmet can lessen the risk of a head injury, even saving someone’s life. Bicycle accidents also carry with them the risk of a serious spinal cord injury. A recent infographic published with statistics from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that:

  • In 2008, more than 90 percent of cyclists who were killed were not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
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Small Bowel Injuries in a Pedestrian Accident

Small Bowel Injuries in a Pedestrian Accident

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Pedestrian Accident Attorney. Every year, numerous pedestrians are injured by motor vehicles as they cross the street, walk down the road, or step outside of their homes. Despite the multiple warnings and tireless efforts of those who seek to improve road safety, preventable injuries still occur. Some of the statistics published by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) include:

  • About 75 percent of pedestrian deaths happen in a large city or urban area.
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Spinal Cord Damage in ATV Accidents

Spinal Cord Damage in ATV Accidents

I’m Ed Smith, a Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento. As children grow into adults, their bodies change in many ways. One of the most important organs, the spinal cord, develops and extends nerves to provide innervation to the various parts of the body. If the spinal cord is damaged, the development of a child can be derailed.

Spinal cord injuries have the potential to change someone’s life permanently. According to the Brain Injury Center, some of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries include:

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