Pratcher Krayer, LLC is pleased to announce that Attorneys Nicholas M. Krayer and Samuel D. Pratcher, III were recently recognized as "Top Lawyers" by Delaware Today magazine. Each year, Delaware Today Magazine surveys attorneys licensed in the State of Delaware and...
Year: 2019
Increased safety lowers risk of workers’ compensation incidents
There are many things that can place Delaware employees at risk when they are at their place of work. Regardless of the specific type of job, having safety procedures and standards in place are crucial, and employers bear the responsibility of making these things a...
Falls remain leading reason for workers’ compensation incidents
When a Delaware worker clocks in, he or she has the right to a reasonable expectation of safety while at work. Employers have the responsibility of making sure that workers have the equipment and training necessary to complete their jobs. One of the main reasons for...
Running through red lights is a leading cause of auto accidents
The choices that people make behind the wheel matter. If a Delaware driver is reckless or negligent, it can affect other people by causing accidents that may result in injuries or even death. Each person behind the wheel has an obligation to be vigilant and attentive,...
Can you receive workers’ comp after a job-related injury?
No Delaware worker wants to end up injured as a result of work-related duties. Of course, you and any other worker could suffer injuries in almost any line of work. If you are involved in an on-the-job accident that leaves you injured, you may have numerous questions...
Why are car accidents more common now that ever before?
Cars are safer than ever before, and the increase of certain in-car features, such as automatic braking, has made it possible for vehicles to keep people safe when they make mistakes. Despite technology and safer, better built vehicles, car accidents are still...
Truck accidents and undiagnosed medical conditions
Delaware truck drivers are the behind the wheel of vehicles that are larger and heavier than other types of vehicles on the road. It is important for these men and women to be cautious and careful, as even one small mistake can result in truck accidents with terrible...
Some vision problems can make auto accidents more likely
When a person cannot see the road clearly, it is reasonable to assume that person may have a more difficult time driving safely and avoiding hazards. In fact, certain data suggests that Delaware drivers with glaucoma may be more likely to be involved in auto...
Renewed proposal to reduce truck accidents through speed control
Earlier this year, a trucking safety advocacy group requested that the federal government require tractor-trailers to use speed restrictors. That request was recently acted upon by two senators, one of whom represents Delaware, who have introduced the bill to...
Understanding the scope of the texting and driving problem
Whether you live here in Delaware or somewhere else in the country, you know that texting while driving increases the potential for accidents, but the problem is actually much worse than that. If you text while behind the wheel, you increase your risk of...