Summer and fall are excellent times to shop for fresh produce at your neighborhood market. While you may expect to encounter slippery floors during inclement winter weather, summer and fall may also make your grocery store's produce section hazardous. Grocery store...
Personal Injury
Should you pursue a claim after an accident with an uninsured driver?
Delaware requires all drivers to carry minimum levels of insurance coverage to address personal injury or property damage that another driver may sustain in an accident. If you were in a serious car accident with an uninsured driver, you may conclude that taking legal...
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...
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....
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...
How can a TBI impact you?
After hitting your head, you may deal with head trauma and brain injury. Unfortunately, brain injury - especially traumatic injury - can impact you in the long and short term. But how do TBIs affect you, exactly? Is it worse in the long or short term? How long does...
What can we do to reduce the likelihood of winter falls?
Delaware is one of several Northeastern states that experience cold winters and oft-delayed springs. During this time, snow and ice may present slipping hazards for people of all ages. If you take certain medications, have disabilities or belong to the 55-plus age...
What are signs of elder financial abuse?
If you must place your aging parent into a nursing home in Delaware, you hope the staff takes great care of your loved one. Unfortunately, nursing home staff may financially exploit your mother or father. AARP provides warning signs of financial elder abuse. Learn...
What are the signs of a serious head injury?
Some slip and fall accidents only lead to slight bumps and bruises which are easily recovered from. However, others can lead to serious head injuries, which may impact your life for many years to come. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are a range of signs and...
What are attractive nuisances and how can I prevent them?
When young children are on your property, accidents may happen in the blink of an eye. Incidents involving attractive nuisances often result in slip and fall injuries. Definition According to FindLaw, an attractive nuisance is a dangerous area or item on your property...

