23 September

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Tips for Teen Drivers In Delaware

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Teenagers are inexperienced behind the wheel and as such are not always prepared for driving safely. Here are some safety tips for teenage drivers. Always Buckle Up It’s the law. Seat belts are required for drivers and all passengers in both the back and the front of the vehicle. A driver can be pulled over if a police officer sees anybody who is not buckled up. Seat belt use in Delaware is at 92 percent, yet still far too many people continue to die as a result of being unrestrained in a motor vehicle accident. TIP: Always use your seat belt and make sure your passengers...

16 September

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What Steps To Take After Being Hit By A Drunk Driver in Delaware

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What Steps to Take After Being Hit by a Drunk Driver in Delaware

If you are lucky enough to live through a drunk driving collision, you might suffer grave injuries that can put your life on hold. In most drunk driving collisions, the drunk driver is arrested and charged with a DUI. However, in Delaware, you can also file a civil lawsuit against the negligent driver that injured you so that you can seek compensation for your medical costs. When dealing with the criminal case, you should keep a number of things in mind. Here are some important steps to take after this kind of accident occurs. DUI Victim Checklist The aftermath of a car accident...

09 September

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How to Handle the Outcome of a Camping Accident This Fall

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How to Handle the Outcome of a Camping Accident This Fall

Now that the fall season is around the corner, families and friends across the United States are preparing to hit the highways and take part in camping excursions. The all-too-familiar chill creeping through the air signals the return of activities like pitching tents, roasting marshmallows, hiking through the woods, fishing, and much more. Camping is certainly a fun activity during this beautiful season and a great opportunity to see the changing of the leaves. Still, you should always prepare for the worst when you visit a campground, as some victims have found out the hard way. Without warning, a dead...

02 September

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If You Were Struck by a Vehicle While You Were Riding Your Skateboard

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If You Were Struck by a Vehicle While You Were Riding Your Skateboard

As summer begins to close its chapter to fall, more people will be preparing to enjoy the changing of the leaves and the chilly ocean breezes blowing in from the Atlantic. Now, residents of Delaware will be preparing to enjoy fall bike rides, outdoor cooking, oceanside parties, and nature walks (among other outdoor activities) as the chill of fall begins to creep through our state. However, many residents may also be more than eager to hit their skateboards on boardwalks and roadways to catch the last of the warm air. However, an activity such as this one (where a rider...

26 August

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What to Consider if You Suffer a Sidewalk Injury outside a Small Business

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What to Consider if You Suffer a Sidewalk Injury outside a Small Business

Business owners have a boatload of responsibilities. From supervising periodic cleaning of alleys and garbage cans to establishing clean amenities for customers, the maintenance of a private business is a hard but worthwhile task. In many cases, business owners will work hard to make sure their customers and any passersby are safe and happy, but this is not always the case in some unfortunate situations. Due to negligence, these owners may forget to mark small bumps and curbs around their stores, which can prove to be hazardous for passerby and visitors. In the blink of an eye, a person can...

19 August

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If You Were a Passenger Injured in a Bus Accident in Delaware

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If You Were a Passenger Injured in a Bus Accident in Delaware

Needless to say, if you call the sprawling metropolitan jungles of Delaware home, the chances are high that you tend to use public transport systems from time to time. Although many of the general populace drives a car, the fact of the matter is that not everyone wants to fuss with turning the key and navigating the dreadful maze of interstates and stoplights. However, even slow-moving buses can prove to be disasters on wheels once a deadly accident occurs. Before passengers have any time to react to the situation, a bus can spin out of control, and the resulting crash...

12 August

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What to Consider if a Golf Ball Strikes Your Car and Causes an Accident

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What to Consider if a Golf Ball Strikes Your Car and Causes an Accident

On sunny warm days in the summer months, many men and women enjoy playing the quaint game of golf across the courses of Delaware. While it might not be the most physically-demanding of activities, golf certainly does offer an escape from urban life and allows you to have some quiet fun with friends or co-workers. Nevertheless, despite being one of the most laid-back sports on the planet, golf is not without its problems, as many unsuspecting drivers have discovered over the years. In the blink of an eye, a golf ball can slam into your windshield, blinding your sight of...

05 August

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What to Consider if You Were Injured after a Train Struck Your Vehicle

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What to Consider if You Were Injured after a Train Struck Your Vehicle

Whether you rely on the New York subway or venture onto an Amtrak station in Delaware, each of us can agree that trains are still a major part of our lives. As society progressed, though, train tracks soon began to intertwine with the major roadways of America, making our daily commutes a little trickier with each passing day. In the blink of an eye, you can be prepared to drive your car across a railroad crossing, only to be clipped by a train. As a result of these car and train collisions, people can suffer life-threatening injuries or, in the...

29 July

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What to Do if You Are Injured at a Concert Venue in Delaware

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What to Do if You Are Injured at a Concert Venue in Delaware

Summer is all about having fun and making memories. After slicing through the muggy heat this June and July, the chances are high that you have spent some time attending at least one or two fairs or concerts to kick off your nightlife excursions. Whether you want to listen to your favorite rock band or catch up on some old favorites, you will be more than eager to hit the bandstands, but the fact of the matter is that even outdoor venues can be dangerous. In the blink of an eye, people can sustain moderate or severe injuries after slipping...

22 July

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What to Consider If You Are Injured During a Boating Accident

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What to Consider If You Are Injured During a Boating Accident

In the sweltering summer heat (especially during this time), thousands of people will flock to the collection of lakes and rivers across our state or will take their boats onto the blue waters of Delaware Bay. Ultimately, cooling off is your top priority in the scorching heat of the summer sun, and boating definitely helps you find a wonderful way to have fun and stay cool. Fishing, jet-skiing, swimming, tubing, and more are at your disposal when you hit the water, but the problem is that the water can hit back, especially at the hands of a negligent driver. In...