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...
Month: August 2026
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...
How Delaware evaluates pain and suffering damages
Delaware allows people to pursue compensation for the physical discomfort and emotional impact of an accident that causes their injuries. These non‑economic losses are often significant because they reflect how an injury changes daily life for the victim and their...
Can I sue a nursing home if my loved one wandered off?
When you placed your loved one in a nursing home, you trusted the facility to keep them safe. For residents with dementia or Alzheimer's, wandering is a serious risk that can lead to falls, injuries, exposure to extreme weather or even death. If your family member was...
How poor lighting increases slip-and-fall risks
A slip-and-fall can happen in a moment, especially when you cannot clearly see where you are walking. Dim lighting can hide uneven flooring, wet surfaces or other hazards that increase the chance of a fall. Understanding how poor lighting contributes to these...
Do occupational diseases qualify for workers’ comp in Delaware?
If your health has been slowly getting worse because of what you do for work, you may have more legal options than you realize. Delaware workers' compensation covers more than sudden accidents on the job. It also covers occupational diseases. An occupational disease...

