A dog bite can happen in seconds, leaving your child injured and you scrambling to respond. In the moments and hours that follow, the steps you take can affect your child's recovery and your ability to document what happened. Your first priority should be your child's...
Year: 2026
Can wet leaves make a business liable for a fall?
Wet leaves on commercial sidewalks and entrances are a common fall hazard in Delaware. A business may have a legal duty to clear or warn about a leaf-covered walkway if a visitor could get hurt. Whether the business breached that duty depends on what the owner knew or...
What to do if a nursing home delays emergency care?
A nursing home emergency can become life-threatening when staff fail to act quickly. Families may wonder whether a delayed response was unavoidable or whether the facility could have prevented further harm. Understanding what to look for can help families recognize...
When can a sports facility be liable for an unsafe field?
A rut in a soccer field or loose flooring on an indoor court can cause a fall even when you play safely. After an injury, you may not know whether the sport or the playing area caused your harm. A sports facility owner or operator can face liability when a dangerous...
7 common truck accident injuries to watch out for in Delaware
Sharing Delaware highways with commercial trucks is risky. A fully loaded truck can weigh 80,000 pounds, while your car weighs around 4,000 pounds. That size difference makes truck crashes far more dangerous than typical car accidents. Thus, knowing common truck crash...
Who is at-fault when a dog walker loses control in Delaware?
Picture your child is playing in a Wilmington park when a hired dog walker loses grip on the leash. The dog lunges and bites your child before anyone can react. In that frightening moment, one question fills your mind: who is responsible? Knowing the answer starts...
How to prove slip-and-fall liability in Delaware offices
A slip-and-fall claim in a Delaware office requires more than proof that someone got hurt on the property. The injured person generally must show what condition caused the fall and establish facts supporting the responsible party’s duty, notice and breach. A fall in...
Why interstate commuter crash claims can be more complex
A crash involving a Delaware commuter and an accident in Pennsylvania or another state may require more than a standard accident claim review. The claim may involve different insurance rules, court procedures and questions about which state’s law applies to particular...
Are falls in Delaware nursing homes medical malpractice?
A loved one may fall at a nursing home while trying to get to the bathroom, get out of bed or move to a chair. While some falls happen by accident, others may result from poor care. In Delaware, whether a nursing home fall counts as medical malpractice depends on the...
Parking lot potholes and cracked sidewalks: property owner liability in Delaware
Commercial parking lots and walkways are part of daily life for workers commuting across Wilmington and residents running everyday errands in New Castle County. When property owners fail to maintain asphalt surfaces, a routine trip to a store or office can end in a...

