Articles Tagged with West Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyer

West Sacramento Accident Fatality on I-5

December 12, 2018 | Edward Smith

West Sacramento Accident Fatality on I-5

A West Sacramento accident fatality was reported on December 10 when a young man who recently graduated from River City High School was involved in a collision and then was struck by two vehicles as he walked along the road. According to the report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the driver, identified as Dante DePrato, was driving a Volkswagen on Interstate 5 northbound shortly after 1:00 in the morning when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the center median. I want to send my sympathy and prayers to the friends and family of the young man who died in this tragic way in their time of loss and sorrow.

Fatal West Sacramento Accident Kills Pedestrian

June 7, 2017 | Edward Smith

Garbage Truck Fatally Injures Bicyclist

September 1, 2016 | Edward Smith

Garbage Truck Fatally Injures Bicyclist

Garbage Truck Fatally Injures Bicyclist

West Sacramento Hit and Run Crash

June 3, 2016 | Edward Smith

West Sacramento Hit and Run Crash
I’m Ed Smith, a West Sacramento hit and run injury lawyer. A driver is still on the loose after hitting a man with a vehicle and driving off. This incident happened in West Sacramento on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

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IKEA Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

October 7, 2015 | Edward Smith

Life turned upside down for the mother of a two year old child when she found her son’s small body crushed under an IKEA dresser that had fallen on him. The mother shares her story on the site, HeavenHasaHero.com.

Since the death of their son, the parents of the deceased child, have moved forward with a wrongful death lawsuit against Ikea. The dresser, had been purchased at a nearby Ikea store. The MALM chest came without any hardware to secure it to the wall. The couple allege that IKEA was aware that the dresser presented a tip over hazard and allege that Ikea’s negligence played a role in the wrongful death of their son, Curren. USA Today, a front runner in reporting this news item, states that ‘Ikea says it knows of reports of three additional deaths since 1989 from tip-overs involving other models of Ikea chests and dressers.’

Guilty of Manslaughter says Yolo County Jury

September 18, 2015 | Edward Smith

Guilty of Manslaughter says Yolo County Jury

A Hayward man has been found guilty of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter by a Yolo County Jury.

Dodge Challenger Fares Poorly in Crash Tests

Dodge Challenger is one of the most deadly cars on the road, according to research by iSeeCars.com, an automotive ranking firm. While the Nissan Versa is next in the queue, the Dodge Challenger tops the list. In short, it has two times the number of fatal accidents than any other car in its category. Its rate of deadly accidents is 18.3 compared to 8.7 for the Versa. To get a clear understanding of why the Challenger and similar types of vehicles are so deadly, let’s peer into the world of safety as it pertains to this class of vehicles. We’ll also check out the vehicles that are more deadly in one part of the country compared to other geographical areas nationwide. If you are in the Sacramento – Stockton – Modesto area, you might want to pay attention.

Sacramento Resident in Rio Linda Fatal Collision

A fatal collision between a bicycle and a minivan occurred in Rio Linda on May 12. It happened at the intersection of Elkhorn Boulevard and Cherry Lane at about 7:20 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) – North Sacramento division. The deceased, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was identified only as a 59-year-old male from Sacramento. The coroner’s office said it will release the name of the bicyclist once the family has been notified. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my condolence to the family and friends of the decedent.

Injuries Reported in Stockton Pedestrian Accident

Injuries were reported after a recent Stockton pedestrian accident. The incident occurred shortly before 8:20 a.m. near West Lane and Bourbon Street. The motorist of a pickup reportedly collided with a pedestrian in the area.

Man Killed in Stockton Pedestrian Accident

A man was killed in a recent Stockton pedestrian accident. The incident occurred shortly after 5:00 in the morning along East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.