17 November

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Misdiagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Delaware

Approximately 7-8 out of 100 people will, at some point in their lives, fall victim to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This tragic and unfortunately common disorder can affect anyone at any time, and the repercussions can be horrifying for the victim as well as their family. People who suffer from PTSD and experienced an act of medical negligence in Delaware can spend the rest of their lives too afraid to receive care or to seek help when they need it. You don’t need to suffer alone and deserve the care and compensation owed to you after being denied the care...

11 November

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If Your Child was Injured a Halloween Pedestrian Accident

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If Your Child was Injured a Halloween Pedestrian Accident

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year, especially for children. For one night in October, boys and girls can become their favorite monsters, comic book heroes, movie characters, and ghouls and march in long processions up and down city streets to collect candy. Now that the holiday is over, your little ones are probably enjoying their delicious horde. However, Halloween is also one of the most dangerous holidays for children. Traveling at night in the dark can make it difficult for passing cars to see children, and pedestrian accidents happen far too frequently during this holiday....

03 November

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What To Do If You’ve Been Injured by a Drunk Driver in Delaware

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What To Do If You’ve Been Injured by a Drunk Driver in Delaware

No one expects to fall victim to a drink driving accident. In one quick instant, a nighttime of happiness spent with your friends or a fun day with your children in the city can be brought to a sudden, violent conclusion. Within seconds, you can suffer debilitating injuries, or a loved one can lose their life. Even in these terrible circumstances, resources for such catastrophic incidences like this are at your fingertips. Our Delaware auto accident lawyers are here to guide you through every step of this difficult process. Drunk Driving Statistics An estimated 29 people die as the result of...

27 October

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When Your Child Was Injured Because They Were Not Wearing a Seatbelt

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When Your Child Was Injured Because They Were Not Wearing a Seatbelt

For a parent, there is nothing more devastating than learning that your child has been injured as the result of a car accident. Even worse, you may be informed that the injury could have been prevented if the boy or girl had been wearing a seatbelt. In the event that your child or children were involved in a catastrophic motor vehicle accident (MVA) you may potentially face overwhelming medical bills, not to mention trauma and disturbance. With the help of a professional personal injury attorney, you can access a variety of resources. For this discussion, let’s take a closer look...

12 October

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How Wrongful Death Actions Work in Delaware

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How Wrongful Death Actions Work in Delaware

Nothing rattles a family more than the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one. In addition to the many personal connections that victims maintained with family members, certain deaths also create numerous financial hardships for entire families. In such cases, certain family members may file wrongful death lawsuits against the negligent party responsible for a loved one's death. A wrongful death suit is, in effect, the personal injury action the victim would have filed had he or she survived his or her accident. Many families are not immediately concerned with taking legal action, but it is essential to understand that Delaware...

04 October

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Accidents Causing Burn Injuries in Delaware

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While many people focus on the physical effects of most injuries, it is also important to keep in mind the multitude of emotional consequences that can result from certain injuries. Burn injuries not only involve immense physical pain for victims, but they also include some intense and long-lasting psychological trauma. People who have suffered severe burns can end up with their faces or other parts of their bodies being completely deformed. The pain of the event that caused these injuries is often profound. Did you or your loved one suffer serious burn injuries in an accident caused by another party's negligence in...

27 September

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How Premises Liability Works in Delaware

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How Premises Liability Works in Delaware

The phrase premises liability refers to a property owner's legal responsibility for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on his or her property. The most common kind of premises liability claim is the “slip and fall” accident, but many other types of incidents can result in premises liability actions, including fires, explosions, or swimming pool accidents. Even when a property owner's negligence seems clear-cut, the negligent party's insurance company will often claim that a victim was the person responsible for his or her injuries. To minimize or outright deny liability, the insurer will argue that an accident occurred strictly because of the...

20 September

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What To Do When You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse in Delaware

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What To Do When You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse in Delaware

For many Delaware families, the decision to place an elderly relative in the care of an assisted-living facility is an agonizing decision that involves numerous challenges. When a family finally commits to finding a nursing home, there is typically a lot of investigatory legwork into how much a facility can be trusted. Despite this, nursing home abuse can happen. Even after all of this work, it is not uncommon for elderly residents to become the victims of neglect or outright abuse at the hands of nursing home staff. Some cases involve serious injuries, others involve financial exploitation, and some may result...

13 September

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Get Help After Delaware Car Accident

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The immediate aftermath of a serious car crash is an extremely stressful and confusing time for victims who have suffered severe injuries. Long before any potential healing seems to have begun, victims may be pressured by insurance companies for negligent drivers to accept settlement offers that may or may not be enough to provide for a lifetime of new and expensive needs. You do not have to handle your accident case all by yourself. When you contact Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP, you will have somebody by your side ready to help you recover all of the compensation you are entitled...