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What is Kinematics

What is Kinematics

What is Kinematics? Kinematics comes from the Greek word “kuma” or “kumat”, which means movement. It is the study of movement without regard to the…

Comparative Negligence

Comparative Negligence

One of the important factors in any personal injury claim is determine “liability,” or responsibility for the injury. Typically, personal injury claims will involve situations…

Workplace Slip-and-Fall Injuries

Workplace Slip-and-Fall Injuries Have you ever had a slip-and-fall? I don’t know about you,  but the first thing “I do” when I tumble is try…

Human Factors in Personal Injury Claims

Human Factors in Personal Injury Claims

Proving Liability An important factor in any personal injury claim is proving “liability” — showing who caused an injury and how that happened. In some…

In Laymen’s Terms, What does “personal injury” mean?

In Laymen’s Terms, What does “personal injury” mean?

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,…

Types of Injuries Associated with Falls

Types of Injuries Associated with Falls

  The wet and cold weather of winter brings with it slippery walking surfaces and fall hazards.  There are many types of injuries common to…

Social Media’s Impact on Personal Injury Law

Social Media’s Impact on Personal Injury Law

United States courts are not yet in agreement regarding the rights of privacy guaranteed individuals versus the rights of the attorneys who may request social…

Edward Smith
September 22, 2014