Unwitnessed Accident? Maybe not!
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer and over the years many clients have come to me with serious injuries and no witnesses to the…
The Corroborating Witness
Most of us know the rules of conduct following a minor auto accident: pull over out of the way of traffic and exchange insurance information…
Common Dog Bite Injuries
The most common dog bite injuries can be painful, require long recovery times, and be costly to treat. Some of the most commonly reported injuries…
I Wasn’t Driving, So Why Am I Being Sued?
It happens. Someone needed a car. We let them use ours and next thing we know we get a phone call that they were…
Skier vs. Skier Fatalities
Good news for Californians! According to data collected, skiing and snowboarding, popular sports in California, maintain an excellent safety record. While one cannot deny there…
Crane Accidents
Something about crane accidents capture the imagination and horror of many. When a tragic crane accident occurs, it is often front page news, perhaps because…
Uninsured Underinsured Motorist Coverage On an Umbrella Policy
The Umbrella Insurance Ripoff A young doctor came into my office today for serious injuries which he suffered when he and his family were struck head-on by…
Tractor Accidents Among Agricultural Workers
According to the United States Depart of Labor, half of the fatalities among agricultural workers (276 of 570) was due to vehicular accidents on a…
Parasailing Accidents and Fatalities
If any of us have been to a resort or beach location, we can’t help but feel drawn to watch or participate in parasailing. For…
Jet Ski Accidents
Accidents Involving Jet Skis With Summer quickly approaching, we will start to see a lot of jet skis and wave runners…
Forklift Accidents
Forklift accidents are a major cause of workforce injuries, especially in industrial warehouses. We will examine some of the major causes of forklift-related accidents and…
Fire Truck Intersection Collisions
A tragic intersection accident in Stockton today took the life of a person in an SUV and injured the driver of the SUV and several…
Falling Tree Cases – An Act of God?
Falling trees or tree limbs have sadly resulted in severe debilitating injuries and even death. An injured party has the right to seek compensation for…
Injury or Damage due to a Fallen Tree or Tree Limb
Sacramento is known to be a City of Trees. In fact, Sacramento is a city with the most trees per capita in the world. Most…
Reduce your Chance of Getting Bit by a Dog
Some behaviors can cause a dog to feel threatened or uncomfortable. Some behaviors will help reduce your chance of getting bit by a dog. The…
Dog Bite Law and Liability for non-bite Injuries
Other than a dog bite, there are many non-bite injuries that can cause injuries to someone. In California, dog bites fall under strict liability dog…