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Vallejo Pedestrian Accident Dangers

September 26, 2018 | Edward Smith

Vallejo Pedestrian Accident Dangers

Vallejo Pedestrian Accident Dangers – According to information from the Vallejo Police Department (VPD), 2018 has been a dangerous year for local pedestrians. In response to a dramatic increase in pedestrian accident fatalities since January, VPD has increased patrols in key locations, and the city has improved heavily trafficked pedestrian areas. Those living in Vallejo should know how to best reduce their chances of being involved in a serious pedestrian/vehicle accident and should be aware of the possible consequences of being struck by an oncoming vehicle. Area residents may also be interested in knowing which areas of the city have seen the highest number of pedestrian injuries over recent years.

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Sacramento Traumatic Bicycle Injury

September 17, 2018 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Traumatic Bicycle Injury

Sacramento Traumatic Bicycle Injury – A traumatic bicycle injury occurs when the rider is in a collision with a motor vehicle. Other reasons may include falls, problems with the road, error on the part of the rider and crashes with an object. Because of the lack of protection afforded a bicycle rider, serious injuries can occur. Learn about the types of injuries that can occur when a bicycle accident happens.

Bicycle Accidents Resulting in Injuries or Fatalities

Pediatric Spinal Cord Injuries

September 1, 2018 | Edward Smith

Pediatric Spinal Cord Injuries

Pediatric Spinal Cord Injuries. Whenever someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is always a serious issue. The spinal cord is a delicate collection of nerves that run from the bottom of the brain (the brainstem) down through the back and into the pelvis. Along the way, the nerves exit the spinal cord and power every cell in the body. Unfortunately, these nerves are also prone to injury. Like other nerve injuries, trauma to the spinal cord can lead to permanent complications. These injuries also occur in children. According to some statistics that have been put together by the American Spinal Injury Association:

Close to one out of every five spinal cord injuries occur in children under the age of 18.

Woman Killed in Stockton Hit and Run Accident

August 24, 2018 | Edward Smith

I’m Ed Smith, a Stockton wrongful death attorney. A hit and run accident claimed the life of a woman in Stockton on August 17, 2018. The accident occurred along the Eighth Street off-ramp of Interstate 5 where a woman was fueling up her vehicle shortly after 1:00 a.m. For unknown reasons, a white van hit the woman and fled the scene in an unknown direction following the collision. Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Officials have yet to identify the victim due to pending notification of family members.

I would like to send my sincere condolences and support to all the close friends and family members of the woman who lost her life in this devastating accident.

Accident Investigation

Pedestrian Dies in Vallejo Collision

August 22, 2018 | Edward Smith

Pedestrian Dies in Vallejo Collision

I’m Ed Smith, a Vallejo wrongful death lawyer. Recently, one man lost his life during an auto accident that occurred in Vallejo. Vallejo Police Department (VPD) officers reported that the crash happened in the early hours of the morning on Monday, August 20, 2018, in a residential area within the city. The accident involved a Vallejo woman who had been driving a small truck and a pedestrian. The pedestrian has not yet been identified by Solano County officials. My sympathy is sent out to the loved ones of the fatally injured pedestrian who are grieving over their lost family member and friend.

Crash Details

Vallejo Accident Reports | Man Seriously Injured in Crash

August 10, 2018 | Edward Smith

Vallejo Man Seriously Injured in Crash

I’m Ed Smith, a Vallejo car accident lawyer. Accident reports indicate that two people were injured during a crash that took place in Sonoma County on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said that the accident occurred in the morning in a rural roadway location and involved multiple vehicles. The injured individuals were identified as a 31-year-old man from Vallejo and a 32-year-old woman from Petaluma. Reports from CHP stated that the Vallejo man was severely injured during the crash and remains at a hospital in Napa. Updates on the man’s condition have not yet been made available by hospital staff.

Accident Information

Johnson & Johnson Hit With $4.69 Billion Award in Damages

July 15, 2018 | Edward Smith

Johnson & Johnson Hit With $4.69 Award in Damages

I’m Ed Smith, a talcum powder injury lawyer. On July 12, a Missouri court ordered that Johnson & Johnson pay $4.69 billion to 22 women or their survivors. The case, Ingham v. Johnson & Johnson, cited the company’s refusal to warn consumers of the link between its talcum powder products and ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson said the process was unfair and has plans to appeal the verdict.

The Case

New Laws Favor Federal Control Over Driverless Vehicle Safety

July 14, 2018 | Edward Smith

New Laws Favor Federal Control Over Driverless Vehicle Safety

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento self-driving car accident lawyer. Some lawmakers are concerned that if bills currently in the House of Representatives and Senate were to pass, states would be prevented from instituting regulations that are aimed at industry safety standards. If states are unable to institute their own rules, the driverless car industry would be able to move forward seamlessly. Some key legislators have weighed in on this new approach.

The Details

Fatal Redding Area Collision

June 11, 2018 | Edward Smith

Fatal Redding Area Collision

I’m Ed Smith, a Redding personal injury lawyer. A man from Weaverville received serious injuries and tragically lost his life after he was involved in a car accident that took place on a rural area roadway. Redding area California Highway Patrol (CHP) personnel who responded to the accident reported that the crash occurred during the evening of Sunday, June 3, 2018. My deep sympathy is with those who are now mourning the loss of their friend and family member after this terrible crash.

Accident Information

Thigh Compartment Syndrome with a Femur Fracture

May 15, 2018 | Edward Smith

Thigh Compartment Syndrome with a Femur Fracture

I’m Ed Smith, a Personal Injury Lawyer in Sacramento. When someone sustains a severe injury, it is essential to know what to do next. Seeking professional medical care as quickly as possible is always a good idea because it can minimize the chances of a severe complication developing. One of the difficulties that can grow with the diagnosis of a femur fracture is called compartment syndrome. For those who don’t know, the femur is the thick leg bone that makes up the thigh. As with any severe injury, swelling at the site of the bone fracture can occur. When this swelling happens around the leg, it can start to choke off the blood, oxygen, and nutrients that the tissue needs to survive. Some of the symptoms of compartment syndrome that people should watch out for include:

Increased pressure and feeling of tightness around the injury.

Rancho Cordova Major Injury Accident

A Rancho Cordova major injury occurred on December 10 at around 11:30 in the morning when a Subaru SUV and motorcycle crashed tragically collided with one another along Pyrites Way. The motorcyclist was found lying on the ground on the right-hand side of the two-lane road.

Del Norte Crash Kills Crescent City Residents

Reports from California Highway Patrol (CHP) state that two people lost their lives after being involved in a multiple-vehicle car accident in Del Norte County on Sunday, December 9, 2018. The collision took place on a highway location between Crescent City and McKinleyville and left five people with injuries ranging from minor to fatal in severity.

Berkeley Multiple Vehicle Crash

A Berkeley multiple vehicle crash occurred along Interstate 80 on Friday, December 7. The accident shut down the five lanes moving westbound east of Ashby Avenue. Injuries were reported in the crash by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Six vehicles, including a big rig, were involved in the crash, which occurred at about 11:00 in the morning.

Modesto Major Injury Pedestrian Collision

A Modesto major injury pedestrian collision involving a hit and run driver occurred on December 5, 2018. The incident happened shortly before 9:45 p.m. along River Road in the vicinity of Bystrum Road in south Modesto.