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Time of Day Impacts Burn Injury Recovery

February 21, 2019 | Edward Smith

Time of Day Impacts Burn Recovery

Burns are some of the most severe traumatic injuries that people can sustain in an accident. These injuries are likely to leave permanent scars that have a severe impact on people’s lives, and the healing process can be complicated. Because recovering after suffering a burn injury is often difficult, it is helpful to know about what factors affect the healing process. People who’ve suffered burn injuries often want an idea of how long it will take for their body to heal. A recent study found that burn injuries heal faster if they develop during daylight hours.

Auburn Man Trapped After Grass Valley Crash

January 10, 2019 | Edward Smith

Auburn Man Trapped After Grass Valley Crash

Reports issued by area California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that a man from Auburn was trapped inside his vehicle for hours following a car accident that took place near Grass Valley on Thursday, January 3, 2018. The man has only been identified as a 46-year-old Auburn resident, and responders say that he suffered serious trauma during the accident. According to officials, the crash involved only one vehicle, and no other individuals were in the car at the time of the collision. Updates on the condition of the injured Auburn man have not been released by hospital staff. Additionally, CHP is actively investigating possible causes of this collision.

Auburn Car Accident Statistics

December 28, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Car Accident Statistics

Auburn is a wonderful city that sits right on the edge of the Sierra Nevadas, affording residents easy access to striking views of the nearby mountains as well as a quick commute to the major metropolitan area of Sacramento. However, even though Auburn is a small and easy-going community, it is located on one of the largest highways in the country between two very popular Northern California destinations. This means that Auburn sometimes sees heavy traffic. Unfortunately, where vehicles are on the road, there is always the risk of car accidents that cause severe or even life-changing injuries. Those who frequently drive in the Auburn area may be interested in the following statistics about how car accidents affect their city. The information included in this blog is from a 2018 report published by UC Berkeley researchers.

Auburn Head-On Crash Injures Four

December 27, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Head-On Crash Injures Four

Reports from the Auburn Police Department (APD) stated that a major car accident took place in Auburn on Monday, December 24, 2018. The crash involved two passenger vehicles and left four people with injuries, all of whom were taken to a nearby hospital to be given emergency medical care. Whether or not any of the injuries were life-threatening has not been reported, and updates on their conditions remain unavailable. APD stated that they are currently investigating the accident and are attempting to determine which factors may have caused it to happen.

Auburn Winter Driving Safety

December 4, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Winter Driving Safety

Auto accidents can happen anywhere there is vehicle traffic. However, as the winter is approaching and Auburn is beginning to see more rain, wind, and cold weather, there are additional factors that can make it more dangerous to use local roadways. Because winter driving factors do increase the risk of being involved in a serious car accident, residents should do what they can to stay safe. While many accidents are out of drivers’ control and can’t be avoided, there are a few important ways that drivers can improve their roadway safety. The following blog contains some of the top safety tips that drivers should keep in mind as they prepare to drive through the coming cold, rainy, and snowy months.

Auburn Area Sees Maximum Holiday Enforcement

November 27, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Area Sees Maximum Holiday Enforcement

An estimated 5 million Americans traveled by car during Thanksgiving weekend and so many drivers on the road typically means a higher risk of auto accidents. As a way to handle major traffic spikes over the holiday weekend, Auburn area California Highway Patrol (CHP) instituted a maximum enforcement period. According to officials, the special enforcement operation began on November 21, 2018, and continued until midnight on Sunday, November 25, 2018. During the enforcement period, a dramatically increased number of patrol officers in the Auburn area and across the state were put on duty. CHP indicated that the goal of the enforcement period was to look out for dangerous driving behaviors in hopes of preventing serious or deadly car accidents.

Auburn Area Crash Hospitalizes Two

October 9, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Area Crash Hospitalizes Two

Auburn Area Crash Hospitalizes Two – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a one-vehicle collision that occurred north of Auburn on Thursday, October 4, 2018, left two people with injuries. Officers stated that the collision took place shortly after it had rained, noting that the roadway had been slick at the accident scene. So far, no updates regarding the condition of either injured vehicle occupant have been released by hospital staff. Additionally, CHP investigators stated that they are currently working to determine the factors that led to this traumatic accident.

Auburn Area Crash Seriously Injures Motorcyclist

August 30, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Area Crash Seriously Injures Motorcyclist

Auburn Area Crash Seriously Injures Motorcyclist – Local officials have reported that an injury accident occurred north of Auburn on Sunday, August 26, 2018. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers stated that the accident involved two vehicles, a motorcycle, and a Jeep. According to reports, the motorcyclist was seriously injured in the collision and tragically lost one of his legs as a result of his injuries. The motorcyclist remained in the hospital as of Wednesday, August 29, 2018, and was identified by CHP as a 36-year-old man from the city of Rocklin. Officers stated that no other individuals received injuries as a result of the traumatic collision.

Auburn CA Community Events

August 21, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn CA Community Events

I’m Ed Smith, an Auburn Personal Injury Lawyer. Summer is a beautiful time of the year where happiness and adventure become contagious, but the clock is ticking and the season is coming to a near end. Now is the time where locals and travelers alike are all planning their last-minute getaways and activities that can be crammed in before summer is over. If you are unsure how to spend the rest of your summer, continue reading below to find an upcoming Auburn community event that sparks your interest.

Motorcycle Accidents in Auburn

July 11, 2018 | Edward Smith

Motorcycle Accidents in Auburn

I’m Ed Smith, an Auburn personal injury lawyer. According to information published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of over 5,000 fatal motorcycle accidents take place on U.S. roadways every year. Additionally, NHTSA reports that motorcyclists are around 27 times more likely to be fatally injured in an auto accident than people driving or riding in passenger vehicles. While usually a quiet town, Auburn is no exception and sees multiple traumatic motorcycle accidents annually. However, area residents can avoid being involved in a motorcycle collision by learning about how, where, and when motorcycle crashes take place in their city.

Bicycle/Truck Crash Kills Berkeley Cyclist

A bicycle/truck crash took the life of a 30-year old Berkeley woman on March 9 at 8:19 a.m., according to local authorities. The accident happened in the vicinity of San Francisco’s 6th and Howard Street area. The woman was identified by the city coroner’s office as Tess Rothstein. I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased in their time of grief and sorrow.

Rear End Crash on State Route 51

A Sacramento rear-end crash on March 9 caused an injury that resulted in one person going to the hospital. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident happened along State Route 51 southbound, just south of the P Street off-ramp in midtown at about 1:00 in the afternoon.

Modesto Pedestrian Collision Fatally Injures Man

A fatal pedestrian collision occurred near Modesto on the night of March 7 along Highway 99.

Aggressive Driver Involved in Crash on I-5

A Sacramento aggressive driver was involved in a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 5 northbound on March 6, then drove off and struck three other vehicles.