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Different Types of Liability for Personal Injury Cases

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Personal injuries have a variety of causes, some of which may warrant a lawsuit for significant compensation. This compensation can be used to cover medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Two common types of personal injury lawsuits involve product liability and premises liability. These both require collecting evidence and making a strong defense that connects your injuries to the third party that caused your injuries. Be sure to talk to a Delaware personal injury lawyer for guidance during this process. PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWSUITS Product liability law protects customers from negligence on the part of a product manufacturer or seller. This law allows...

24 February

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How to Obtain Compensation for a Pedestrian Accident

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How to Obtain Compensation for a Pedestrian Accident

Since you are not protected by the walls of a vehicle while crossing the street, personal injuries from a pedestrian accident can be catastrophic. Many of these injuries can lead to long-term impairments and lost wages for a significant period of time. This can be financially devastating for those with low financial resources and insurance. However, you may not have to cover all the expenses yourself. Talk to an experienced Delaware pedestrian accident lawyer if you suffered these injuries from a negligent driver. CAUSES OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS There are a variety of causes of pedestrian accidents that involve pedestrian and driver errors. The important thing for your case...

17 February

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Main Types of Truck Accident Injuries

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The massive size of semi-trucks can cause severe injuries when collisions with other cars on the road happen. These injuries are not limited to other drivers on the road but are also common with semi-truck drivers themselves. Severe injuries are difficult to manage, they can be disabling, and they usually lead to lost wages. This can put an undue financial hardship on the people affected. If you are a truck driver who suffered significant personal injuries from an accident caused by another driver, be sure to seek guidance from a Delaware personal injury lawyer. MAIN INJURIES FROM TRUCK ACCIDENTS The most severe and common truck driver...

10 February

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Can I Sue a Drunk Driver?

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After suffering personal injuries from an unexpected car accident, you could be facing expensive medical bills, lost wages, and car repairs. Dealing with this alone can be overwhelming. However, you may be able to obtain significant compensation if the car accident was caused by a drunk driver. There are multiple sources of compensation you can seek. Talk to a Delaware car accident lawyer to explore your legal options. FILING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM Part of your legal options after experiencing injuries from a car accident is to file a personal injury claim with your insurance company. This involves sending as much information about the accident as you can...

03 February

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Proving a Personal Injury Lawsuit

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Several steps go into proving a personal injury lawsuit. Many of these steps depend on the severity of your injuries, what caused your injuries, and whether you suffered additional damages from those causes. For example, personal injuries from medical malpractice would require different types of evidence compared to injuries from a car accident. In any case, contacting an experienced Delaware personal injury lawyer can help guide you along this process to obtain the compensation you need. WHAT NEEDS TO BE PROVEN Proving a personal injury lawsuit involves different levels of factors. Personal injury lawsuits tend to involve proving that a duty of care was breached by a negligent...

27 January

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How Medical Malpractice Works in Delaware

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How Medical Malpractice Works in Delaware

Medical malpractice is not a pleasant experience for anyone and can make returning to the doctor a stressful experience, especially if you are not offered the compensation you deserve. Collecting evidence for a medical malpractice case in Delaware can be a complicated process with several steps. Going up against the hospital’s legal team can be even more overwhelming. Be sure to talk to a Delaware medical malpractice lawyer for guidance in this process. TYPES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE The main trick to figuring out whether you have a medical malpractice case is understanding the differences between system errors, adverse events, and negligence. System errors are simply defined as genuine...

20 January

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Ways Insurance Companies Avoid Paying Claims

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What Makes Driving Riskier for Delaware Teenage Drivers?

When it comes to compensating people after car accidents, many auto insurance companies are hesitant. Each time they compensate someone for accident damages, they lose money as a company. This is why many insurance company supervisors encourage employees like claims adjusters to avoid offering fair compensation. Insurance companies like these will use various tactics to pay you less compensation or avoid paying you altogether. Be sure to talk to an experienced Delaware car accident lawyer if you are experiencing problems with an insurance company. INVESTIGATING YOUR CLAIM THOROUGHLY What many people do not realize is that insurance companies will go as far as to hire private...

13 January

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Can I Sue for a Defective Product?

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We buy products almost every day, especially on special occasions like birthdays or holidays. The scary thing is that some products like toys or tools can be dangerous enough to cause injuries. These are called defective products and they make up products that place customers at an unforeseen risk. Common examples are exploding phone batteries and bicycles with fragile brake systems. Talk to a Delaware personal injury lawyer if you suffered personal injuries from a defective product to see what your legal options are. TYPES OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS Defective products are defined as products that have caused harm to a consumer because of a significant defect in...

06 January

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Recognizing Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse

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Recognizing Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Recognizing the common signs of nursing home abuse can be vital for protecting your loved one from future abuse. Knowing the different forms of abuse can help you put a stop to any kind of harm your loved one may be facing, whether that harm is physical or financial. Talk to a Delaware nursing home abuse lawyer if you suspect your loved one has been abused. We are here to help you figure out your legal options, so action can be taken. TYPES OF NURSING HOME ABUSE The main types of nursing home abuse to look out for include physical, emotional or psychological, sexual, and financial...

30 December

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Be Wary of Doctors Who Overprescribe Opioids

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Be Wary of Doctors Who Overprescribe Opioids

An Opioid is a type of strong pain medication prescribed by doctors for chronic or severe pain. In recent years, doctors have been found to overprescribe opioids for medical conditions that do not necessarily need them. This has led many patients to become addicted and lawsuits have been filed against opioid companies and doctors as a result. Dependence on opioids can be difficult to overcome and has led some people to turn to illegal street opioids for relief. If you have experienced opioid dependence or because of your doctor’s negligence, talk to a Delaware medical malpractice lawyer to figure out your options...