by On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Aug 26, 2020 | Fire, Heat Safety
The smoky air caused by a string of wildfires has made the ongoing heat wave feel even worse. Add a pandemic, and you have a recipe for one miserable summer. Have faith. We have made it through devastating wildfires and unbearable heat waves before, and we will again....
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Aug 20, 2020 | Pedestrian Safety
Each year, nearly 300 pedestrians sustain some type of injury in motor vehicle accidents in the Oakland area. Many of these injuries occur on cloudy days or during inclement weather. While city leaders have a comprehensive plan for keeping pedestrians safe, you must...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Aug 18, 2020 | Personal Injury
Every time you ride your bicycle, especially in heavy traffic, you run the risk of getting into an injurious or even fatal accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that in 2018 in the U.S., 857 bicyclists died in accidents. Wearing the right...
by On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Aug 12, 2020 | Back to School, Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety
Back-to-school time doesn’t look the same this year. Right now, students are in full distance-learning mode, pursuant to State of California guidelines. However, that doesn’t mean kids are staying inside all day. Many of them are getting out to socialize, get exercise...
