Teenagers across Delaware admit to having engaged in dangerous driving behaviors at higher rates than adult drivers. They also lack the experience older drivers have. Teens also lack structure and routine during the summertime, giving them more time to spend out on...
Year: 2021
Facts about slips and falls and how to prove negligence
Slips and falls are common causes of a variety of injuries. This is true regarding individuals of all ages, although elderly individuals are more susceptible to more serious injuries. Slips and falls can occur in a variety of environments and conditions. If you feel...
Can I file for workers’ compensation and a personal injury claim?
When an incident arises at work that concludes in you getting hurt, the treatment may cost you time and money. Not only that, but if the damage is severe, you may have to change professions. What happens if an accident qualifies for both workers' compensation and as a...
Tennis elbow related to work activities
People who perform manual labor or clerical work often develop repetitive motion injuries of the upper extremities. Injuries that affect the wrists and hands often get the most attention, but repetitive stress can also occur at the elbow and cause significant pain....
Nursing home resident fall risks and preventions
Americans over the age of 65 are at high risk of falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 4 adults in this age group falls each year. There are many fall risks that occur naturally for seniors, but falls are usually preventable....
3 things to do after an auto accident
Auto accidents are loud, chaotic and scary. They can leave you with major injuries and major medical bills. While you can never really prepare for an accident, knowing how to respond to one may help you in the long run. 1. Seek medical attention Immediately after a...
What do you know about diagnosing and treating whiplash?
After a recent car accident, you wonder if the smallest ache or pain may signal an injury caused by the impact. Lately, you noticed neck twinges and stiffness. Could you have whiplash from the collision? Mayo Clinic breaks down options for identifying and addressing...
Where do workers’ compensation benefits come from?
The workers’ compensation system is a little confusing. It is private insurance that your employer carries, but state law dictates the process and procedures. The Delaware Department of Labor explains that because workers’ compensation is insurance, any payments you...
Types of injuries sustained by health care workers
Jobs in health care are not only among the most important to a functioning society, they are also some of the most difficult and physically demanding. Therefore, if you are a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, etc., you may be at greater risk for work-related injuries...
What problems can result from excusing liability in a public health emergency?
A public health emergency can bring about many changes in day-to-day life. You may have to wear a mask, certain businesses may close temporarily, and the legal system may operate differently. Since this type of emergency situation involves a medical crisis, there may...