A serious car crash can change how your body works and how you live day to day. Long-term disability often brings ongoing medical needs and limits on work and daily tasks. Delaware law allows compensation when a crash causes lasting impairment. How Delaware law views...
Year: 2025
Stay off social media if you’re injured on a DART bus
After an accident involving a DART bus, many people instinctively turn to social media for support, updates and reassurance. While that reaction is understandable, posting online about an accident can seriously undermine a related personal injury claim. In Delaware,...
Delaware dog bite law: One bite rule or strict liability?
When a dog bites someone, the legal reality of their situation often rests on where the attack happened. In some states, dog owners are protected by what’s known as the “one bite rule.” Under this rule, a victim must prove that the dog’s owner knew or should have...
How can people secure compensation after a multi-vehicle crash?
Seeking compensation after a two-vehicle crash is usually a straightforward process, even if it may become somewhat complicated over time. There's usually only one other party that could be at fault, and the people affected by a collision can file insurance claims or...
How does workers’ comp treat repetitive stress injuries?
Repetitive stress injuries can sneak up on you during long hours at a desk. You may type, click, or sit in one position until your hands, neck, or shoulders hurt every day. Delaware workers’ compensation law covers these injuries when your job duties cause them. How...
Nursing homes can usually prevent resident elopement
Nursing homes provide shelter, hygiene services and nutrition for residents. Workers see to the daily needs of older adults. They also typically keep the residents inside the facility or accompany them on necessary excursions. People who live in nursing homes...
How do seasonal hazards increase the risk of slips and falls?
Changing seasons bring new conditions that can make everyday places more dangerous. Whether you are walking into a store, an office, or your own driveway, weather and environmental changes can raise the risk of slipping and falling. Knowing what hazards to watch for...
Why construction-zone crashes create special risks
Construction zones can confuse many drivers. Lanes shift, signs pop up fast and workers stand close to moving cars. These areas bring extra risks that can lead to serious accidents. When drivers understand why these crashes happen, they can stay safer on busy roads....
Holding an aggressive driver liable for harm
Aggressive driving is not just an annoying, frustrating occurrence. It is a dangerous pattern of behavior that puts everyone at risk. When a driver tailgates, speeds excessively, weaves in and out of traffic, cuts off other vehicles or reacts with hostility, the...
Solid social support can lower worker injury risks
Workplace injuries are often viewed strictly through the lens of physical hazards—slippery floors, faulty machinery or heavy lifting—but a growing body of research shows that social support also plays a major role in keeping workers safe. When employees feel...

