16 December

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How to Handle Severe Burn Injuries After an Accident

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Burn injuries can happen at work, during a car accident, or from an accident at home. Knowing how to handle severe burn injuries and what to do until paramedics arrive can be important for preventing shock or further damage. The type of care you should seek depends on the severity of the burn. If the burn injury was caused by the negligence of someone else like a co-worker or driver, you may be eligible for significant compensation. Talk to a Delaware accident attorney if you suffered personal injuries because of someone else’s negligence. COMMON CAUSES OF BURN INJURIES Burn injuries can be caused by fire, steam, electricity,...

09 December

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Most Common Fatal Accidents and What to Do

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Most Common Fatal Accidents and What to Doq

There are a variety of ways a fatal accident can happen. Dealing with the aftermath of a lost loved one can be difficult for anyone. No one should have to worry about the financial aftermath of such a loss when the accident was caused by someone else. Talking with one of our Wrongful death lawyers in Delaware can help you figure out what the next legal steps are to earn the compensation you deserve. Depending on the events surrounding your wrongful death claim, you may be eligible for significant compensation. MOST COMMON ACCIDENTAL DEATHS Some of the most common types of fatal accidents involve serious falls,...

02 December

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Wrongful Death Versus Survival Actions

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When a loved one dies at the hands of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to obtain significant compensation for your loss. You may be suing for wrongful death or survival actions depending on the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s death. Common causes of wrongful death and survival actions are car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, severe slip and falls, and defective products. Different causes hold different parties responsible for the damages caused. For example, a defective product would warrant a lawsuit against the product manufacturer. Dealing with these legal issues alone can often be difficult. If you have questions about where...

25 November

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Who is Compensated for a Merging Accident?

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Who is Compensated for a Merging Accident?

Merging accidents happen when one car collides with another car while attempting to merge onto an overpass. This can happen on the ramp leading up to the overpass or on the overpass itself while trying to merge with oncoming traffic. Determining who receives compensation depends on who broke the right-of-way laws while merging into traffic. Talk to a Delaware car accident lawyer if you have questions about your car accident. HOW MERGING ACCIDENTS HAPPEN Merging car accidents happen in a variety of ways. They can happen when one car tries to pass another car on the ramp to the overpass itself or when the same...

18 November

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When Are Pedestrians at Fault for a Car Accident?

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When Are Pedestrians at Fault for a Car Accident?

When it comes to pedestrian accidents, a lot of factors can cause the accident. Actions made by the driver and pedestrian alike could potentially lead to an accident. Both the driver and pedestrian might be liable for damages depending on who broke which law and what led to the accident itself. If you suffered personal injuries or other damages after a pedestrian accident and are unsure whether you can sue for damages, try consulting with a Delaware pedestrian accident lawyer. PREVALENCE OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS A total of 5,987 pedestrians died from pedestrian-car accidents in the year 2016 alone. Among this group, older people and children are some...

11 November

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How Long Do Personal Injury Lawsuits Take?

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How Long Do Personal Injury Lawsuits Take?

Recovering from the aftermath of an unexpected car accident can be overwhelming for almost anyone. With all the paperwork, evidence, and legal processes involved with personal injury claims and lawsuits, many people wonder how long it will be until they are properly compensated. The truth is, the time it takes can be hard to predict. A lawyer may be able to give you an estimate if enough information is discussed. Handling all of the legal work alone on top of recovering from personal injuries can be challenging. Consider seeking guidance from an experienced Delaware personal injury lawyer to ensure you obtain the compensation you need...

04 November

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No-Fault Car Accident Insurance in Delaware

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No-Fault Car Accident Insurance in Delaware

Different states enforce different types of auto insurance. Delaware is a state that uses no-fault auto insurance as a way of compensating both parties despite who was at fault for the car accident. This can help people involved in an accident recover financially from personal injury costs, vehicle repairs, and related expenses. However, in some cases, this coverage may not be enough to cover all your losses after the accident. Consider contacting a Delaware car accident lawyer if you suffered severe injuries from a car accident caused by a negligent driver. What Is No-Fault Insurance? No-fault insurance is a type of law that requires auto insurance...

28 October

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Dangers of Slips and Falls with the Elderly

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Dangers of Slip and Falls in the Elderly

As people grow older, their bodies become less resistant to damage from minor falls. This is why the elderly tend to suffer greater personal injuries and medical complications from falls than younger people. Unfortunately, the elderly population tends to have a higher incidence of these falls, partly because coordination also tends to decrease with age. This means wet floors with no warning signs are more likely to lead to slip and fall accidents in the elderly. If you suffered slip and fall injuries because the owner failed to warn you of potential hazards on their property, consider contacting a Delaware slip and fall...

21 October

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Car Safety Tips In Delaware

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We all know accidents happen. But if you follow rules for staying safe on the road you have less of a chance of getting hurt in a crash. So what are some guidelines to safeguard yourself? Protect Yourself Always wear your seatbelt. Wearing a seatbelt is absolutely vital to protect yourself. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has stated that 15,000 lives are saved every year because the drivers and the passengers are wearing their seat belts when an accident occurs. That should be plenty of motivation to buckle up. You need to wear the belt properly, however. The shoulder belt should rest across your chest...

14 October

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Determining Lost Wages In An Accident In Delaware

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Determining Lost Wages In An Accident In Delaware

Lost wages are an important way to garner fair recompense in a personal injury case. Medical bills and actual physical injury can affect you immediately after an accident, but they are not the only thing that can affect you in the long term. If you have retained severe injuries like fractures or you need to have an overnight hospital stay, you are most likely not going to be able to go back to work. And even if you didn’t have fractures, you still may be unable to work for some time. If this happens due to a car accident caused by...