23 March

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Injury Laws in Delaware That Can Affect Your Claim

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After being injured by someone else in an accident, you may be wondering how you can obtain compensation. Certain personal injury laws in Delaware can prevent you from seeking compensation if you are unaware of them. The statute of limitations, for example, can prevent you from ever seeking compensation once a certain period of time passes by. Understanding no-fault insurance and comparative negligence laws are important when it comes to building a defense for your claim. Feel free to talk with a Delaware personal injury lawyer if you have questions about any of this. NO-FAULT INSURANCE The state of Delaware operates under a no-fault insurance system that...

16 March

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Slip and Fall Injuries from Ice and Snow

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Slip and Fall Injuries from Ice and Snow

Falls on ice can lead to serious personal injuries because ice is hard and can be difficult to see. Ice can be on sidewalks, store parking lots, roads, and almost any surface outdoors if the temperatures are right. Injuries from these kinds of falls can lead to bone fractures, sprains or strains, and traumatic head injuries. Many of these injuries can be expensive to treat with long recovery times. However, you may not have to pay for the damages if you fell while on another person’s property. Be sure to talk to a Delaware slip and fall accident lawyer to see what your legal...

09 March

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What Compensation Can I Receive from a Personal Injury Claim?

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What Compensation Can I Receive from a Personal Injury Claim?

Different types of accidents can cause different types of personal injuries which can lead to different types of compensation. Knowing the different types of compensation you could receive can help you calculate the compensation you should receive for the damages you suffered. However, you can only receive compensation if you can prove the other person caused your injuries through an act of negligence. Talking with a Delaware personal injury attorney can help you with proving negligence. TYPES OF COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL INJURIES The type of personal injury compensation you could receive depends largely on the type of accident and the types of damages you suffered. There are two...

02 March

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Different Types of Liability for Personal Injury Cases

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Different Types of Liability for Personal Injury Cases

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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Ways Insurance Companies Avoid Paying Claims

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...