If you become involved in a traffic collision, you could face serious injuries, financial strain, mental trauma and other hardships. Additionally, the likelihood of devastating consequences increases when motor vehicle collisions take place at high speeds. Every year,...
Year: 2021
Be aware of deadlines when filing for workers’ compensation
The period after a person sustains a workplace injury is a crucial one, and not just because the injured worker probably requires medical treatment as soon as possible. State law has deadlines for a worker to proceed with a worker’s compensation claim. A failure to do...
Understanding no-fault insurance in Delaware
Although Delaware is a fault-based auto insurance state, drivers still have to carry personal injury protection insurance. This type of policy is sometimes called no-fault insurance because it pays for medical bills for you and your passengers after an accident...
3 common types of car accident injuries
Every time you get into your vehicle, you are at risk of getting into a car accident. Any type of accident, no matter how significant, can result in injuries that affect your daily life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2...
Teens and distracted driving
Whether you sustained an injury in a distracted driving crash or you are the parent of a teen driver, it is essential to understand the risks associated with distracted driving, especially when it comes to young drivers. On the road, teens lose focus for a host of...
Supporting a loved one’s transition to a nursing home
Making the move from a family home into a nursing home or elder care facility can be a difficult transition. Your loved one may be feeling nervous about the changes or afraid of losing contact and connection with their family. You can make this transition easier and...
Delaware has a decent share of valuable slip-and-fall settlements
Business owners in Delaware and across the country have a legal duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for customers, workers, vendors and others. If a shop or restaurant owner breaches this duty, you may suffer a catastrophic injury in a slip-and-fall...
Statistics on work-related injuries
Whether you work in construction, drive a commercial vehicle or even work in an office, it is important to understand the many different risks you face on the job. Moreover, you should go over statistics on work-related injuries in order to understand how widespread...
How nursing home understaffing impacts quality of care
When you look for a Delaware nursing home for one or both of your parents, you want to do your due diligence to make sure the home provides quality care. You also want to ensure a home has enough staff members around to help your loved one when the need arises. Many...
What you need to know about hit and run accident claims
A hit-and-run accident can be a frustrating experience for drivers. Sometimes the police can locate the driver, but often the driver remains unknown. Learning about how hit-and-run accident claims work can help you prepare for what to do if a hit-and-run driver causes...