Blunt Trauma

When it comes to trucking accidents, who is responsible?

When it comes to trucking accidents, who is responsible?

The number of trucking accidents has increased significantly over the last two decades. Federal laws and regulations govern the trucking industry. These laws establish standards…

Coping with Grief after the Death of a Loved One

Coping with Grief after the Death of a Loved One

Dealing with Grief  As a Sacramento Wrongful Death attorney, over the past 30 years, I’ve experienced first hand the human toll it takes on families…

Motorcycle Riding in the Rain

Motorcycle Riding in the Rain

It’s Better to Ride Once the Storm has Passed Most motorcyclists avoid riding in the rain. Not only does rain affect stability and traction, but…

Motorcycle Helmet Requirements

Motorcycle Helmet Requirements

Compared with larger motor vehicles like trucks and automobiles, motorcycles can expose their users to substantially greater danger of injury from collisions simply because of…

Working with Neuropsychologists in brain injury cases

Working with Neuropsychologists in brain injury cases

Neuropsychologists are scientists with advanced training in detecting injuries to the brain and how such injuries affect an injured person. While most people believe neurologists…

Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Automobile Accidents

Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Automobile Accidents

Brain trauma can occur during an auto collision when the head hits the windshield or steering wheel. The skull does not have to have been…

Edward Smith
September 10, 2014
Tips in Handling Children’s Brain injury cases

Tips in Handling Children’s Brain injury cases

When a child suffers a serious fracture in an accident, it’s fairly easy for a jury to understand the seriousness of the injury and its…

Edward Smith
September 10, 2014
Traumatic Brain Injury and its Effect on Communication and Cognition

Traumatic Brain Injury and its Effect on Communication and Cognition

There are two main types of Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI: When a foreign object (such as a bullet) pierces the brain it can cause…

Closed Head Injury and Maxillofacial Trauma

Closed Head Injury and Maxillofacial Trauma

In some cases, patients sustaining trauma to the head and neck area will have both closed head injuries and maxillofacial trauma. Of the two, closed…

Halo Sign Basilar Skull Fractures and Craniofacial Skull Fractures

Halo Sign Basilar Skull Fractures and Craniofacial Skull Fractures

Skull Fractures Some patients are relatively lucky, getting only a basilar skull fracture or a maxillofacial fracture. While these are complex and difficult to treat,…