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...

07 October

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What Is A Wrongful Death Claim In Delaware?

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What Is A Wrongful Death Claim In Delaware?

What is the definition of a wrongful death claim? These are claims which are conducted against a negligent party who is the cause of another party's death, through carelessness or as a consequence of a deliberate action like driving under the influence. A claim of wrongful death allows the family of a person who died in an accident to bring about a lawsuit against the person who is found to be liable. While every state has separate wrongful death laws, this type of lawsuit is often brought about by the estate of the deceased person to assist the surviving family. When Is a Wrongful...

30 September

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Tips For Injury Vehicle Collisions In Delaware

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Tips For Injury Vehicle Collisions In Delaware

You have been in a car accident, and you have been injured. In Delaware, you will need to show proof that you have car insurance. However, now the other driver's insurance company is in contact with you--so what happens next? Here are tips on what to do: What To Do After An Automobile Accident Do not trust the insurance adjuster. They are not on your side and they want to pay you as small an amount as possible--or even nothing at all. The insurance company does not have your best interests at heart. Say as little as possible. Talking too much or...

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...