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Productive Conversations May Bridge the Divide

November 3, 2020 | Edward Smith

The Benefits of Productive Conversations

It is valuable to have productive conversations with other humans, even if – especially if – you do not see eye-to-eye. Discussing opposing opinions may cause your perspective on a topic to evolve. It can also help to strengthen your arguments for why you disagree. The Socratic Method is a teaching strategy used in law schools that is based on the asking and answering of questions in order to spark critical thinking and to examine ideas and underlying presumptions. A good lawyer must understand all arguments for and against an issue in order to effectively advocate.

New CHP Grant Will Increase DUI Enforcement Efforts

October 30, 2020 | Edward Smith

CHP Grant – Safer Highways Statewide

On October 27, 2020, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a press release announcing the launch of a new enforcement and education campaign aimed at reducing the number of automobile accidents caused by impaired driving throughout the state. This is a yearlong program, and efforts associated with it will run through September 30, 2021. The CHP grant is called Safer Highways Statewide, and it is funded by the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), which operates under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Sacramento Automobile Accidents – October 13, 2020

October 14, 2020 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Car Accidents on Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The following accidents occurred on the roads throughout Sacramento on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Sacramento Auto Accidents – October 7, 2020

October 8, 2020 | Edward Smith

Car Accidents in Sacramento on Wednesday, 10/7/20

Below is a list of some of the traffic collisions that occurred throughout the greater Sacramento region on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Sacramento Car Accidents – September 22, 2020

September 23, 2020 | Edward Smith

September 22 Traffic Collisions

The following is a list of automobile accidents that took place in the Sacramento area on September 22, 2020.

Tree Incidents Increase with Sacramento Weird Weather

August 19, 2020 | Edward Smith

Nevada City Tree Injures Juvenile

One of several Northern California tree incidents occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2020. The Grass Valley Firefighters Facebook page reported that a response was required near Northern Queen due to reports of a person struck by a tree. The responders found a juvenile who had been riding his bike when the tree fell. The injured boy was able to disembark from his bicycle and take cover next to a hill. He then became temporarily trapped between the hill and the fallen tree but was eventually able to free himself. He was taken as a precaution to Sutter Roseville Hospital, where he was evaluated and found to have a minor ankle injury.

Interstate 5 Site of Two-Vehicle Car Accident in Sacramento

June 11, 2020 | Edward Smith

Dodge Ram and Honda Collide on I-5 in Sacramento

A two-vehicle car accident occurred along southbound Interstate 5 in Sacramento on June 6 that left one person with injuries. The accident occurred around 11:45 in the morning near the exit ramp for Garden Highway. The Dodge Ram and Honda that crashed left one vehicle with major front-end damage and blocked the two right lanes of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The individual who was in the Honda was injured in the collision and transported by emergency responders with the Sacramento Fire Department to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment. The two-vehicle car accident is being investigated by the CHP to ascertain how the collision happened and to assign fault. It is uncertain if drug or alcohol use was involved in the crash.

Enjoy the Ides of March in Sacramento

March 7, 2020 | Edward Smith

Mid-March Weekend Fun

Yes, the more commonly known phrase is “Beware the Ides of March,” which was penned by William Shakespeare and uttered by a prophet to warn Julius Caesar of his impending doom. But that’s so dark! There are so many events to enjoy during March in Sacramento, so rather than beware, we say…prepare…for a good time!

MDMA as an Option for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

August 26, 2019 | Edward Smith

MDMA as Game-Changing Treatment for PTSD

According to medical researchers, MDMA, an active ingredient in the recreational drug ecstasy, might show promise as an option for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition is a devastating disease the can manifest after an auto accident, violent crime, or military service. For many people, the conventional treatment options, such as psychiatric medication and counseling, do little to blunt the devastating impacts of PTSD. This has left many individuals and families looking for answers. Now, medical professionals might just have found one in an unlikely location. The findings of the researchers might have opened up a new frontier in the treatment of this disorder.

Research Shows Virtual Reality is Effective in the Treatment of Chronic Pain

August 23, 2019 | Edward Smith

Research Shows Virtual Reality is Effective in the Treatment of Chronic Pain

While virtual reality is no longer considered to be a revolutionary technology, it might have a new application in the treatment of chronic pain. Across the United States, millions of people live with pain on a daily basis. Furthermore, a significant percentage of these individuals say that this pain impacts their quality of life. For this reason, chronic pain has been a focus of the medical community. Researchers have been looking for an alternative to narcotics and opioid medications which have severe side effects that include addiction. Fortunately, they might have just found one. A recent research paper was published demonstrating that virtual reality can be effective in the treatment of chronic pain.