Drowning

Sacramento River Drowning Sacramento River Drowning I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento personal injury lawyer. On July 4, 2016, California lost a true disability advocate and author…

Toddler Almost Drowned at Modesto Reservoir A toddler nearly drowned a Modesto Reservoir on Sunday afternoon. She was not wearing a life jacket. What Happened?…

Child Drowns in Stockton Pool   Child Drowns in Stockton Pool I’m Ed Smith, a Stockton personal injury lawyer. Each year, thousands of adults die…

Missing Roseville Boater Lost in Tomales Bay A Roseville man went missing on Monday, October 26, 2015 in Tomales Bay when the boat in which…

A dip in the swimming pool is a welcome relief from heat for many Californians.  Tourists to California, enjoy participating in water sports and using…

ELK GROVE MAN PRESUMED DROWNED A man from Elk Grove is presumed drowned. Omar Chaar, a graduate of Franklin High School in Elk Grove, was…

Boating accidents are numerically much less common than car crashes, but the “typical” boating accident can result in much more significant injuries than the “typical”…

A backyard swimming pool is a wonderful opportunity for family exercise and recreation, and a spa is a great way for adults and kids to…

California residents leads the nation in hot tub ownership.  Knowing that, it is therefore no surprise that statistically Californian’s are also three times more likely…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…