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• 2 injured in Del Paso Road crash

  Ed Smith | October 19, 2006 4:01 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  Two people were injured Thursday, October 19th in a single-vehicle crash in Sacramento.The wreck occurred at about 3 a.m. near the intersection of Del Paso and El Centro roads.Police said a car was likely speeding when the driver lost control, leading the vehicle to hit the center divide.The driver and passenger were injured, officials said. The road was shut down in the area until about 6...

• Causes of and Standards in Playground accidents

  Ed Smith | October 16, 2006 10:54 AM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  Swings, slides and climbing frames, metal bars and merry go rounds contribute to over 70% of all playground accidents. Rope-plank type swings are frequently the cause of backward falling accidents. It is important to be aware of standards and specifications for playground equipment if you represent a child injured by playground equipment. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued...

• Truck races train---loses badly (Video)

  Ed Smith | October 16, 2006 2:56 AM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  Here's another video on how not to enter a train crossing. A trucker decides her can beat this oncoming train, but doesn't realize a line of cars is blocking his path on the other side of the tracks.Many accidents at train crossings are due to the motorists error, however many train crossing accidents are due to negligence on the part of the railroad.

• Concussions - Common Injury infrequently diagnosed.

  Ed Smith | October 12, 2006 3:51 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  A concussion is a common, yet frequently undiagnosed and unrecognized injury sustained in automobile collisions.In fact, in the United States traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a leading cause of death for persons under the age of 45. If you or a loved one has endured direct trauma to the head, or been involved in an incident involving indirect trauma to the head, it is critical that you be...

• Escalator Injuries among Children

  Ed Smith | October 11, 2006 3:25 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  There's a disproportionate number of escalator related injuries among children younger than 5 years. Hand injuries are the most frequent, as fingers become entrapped between the steps and the sidewall. A proper escalator design that redcues the gap between the steps and the sidewall can do much to reduce the chances of entrapment. It is critically important for an experienced products liability...

• 9 injured in separate Sacrmamento Hit and Run Accidents

  Ed Smith | October 11, 2006 3:07 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  In the past week, 9 Sacramentans were injured in 2 separate hit and run accidents. Many of my clients are unaware that even if the hit and run driver injuring the innocent party leaves the scene in a hit and run accident.they may still have insurance coerage under their own uninsured motorist automobile insurance.In the first accident, a pedestrian was struck last Friday approximately 7:15PM,...

• Woman Accuses Police Of Breaking Leg

  Staff Writer | September 03, 2006 1:42 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  I ran across the story of an Alabama woman who claims she suffered a broken leg when she was arrested by police officers in her hometown of Hartselle. Like me, you probably are picturing a strong, younger woman who got a little rough while resisting arrest. However, the woman in question is a 64 year old grandmother. She has filed a complaint against the officer she says broke her leg in two...

• Law Offices of Edward A. Smith

  Staff Writer | August 26, 2006 2:01 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  Established in 1982, The Law offices of Edward A. Smith handles serious personal injury and wrongful death claims througout the state of California. Mr. Smith is a member of ATLA and CTLA, the national and California Trial Lawyer organizations. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Forum and organization of attorney's who have resolved cases for over 1 Million Dollars. He is a published...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | July 26, 2006 1:42 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...