04 March

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Delaware Laws on Nursing Home Neglect: What Families Should Know

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Nursing home neglect can be heartbreaking, leaving many loved ones feeling helpless about what their options are. The other challenge of dealing with nursing home neglect is being able to recognize neglect. Learning about signs of nursing home neglect and what legal steps can be taken may make this process easier. Talk to a Wilmington nursing home abuse lawyer if you have any questions or concerns related to any form of nursing home abuse. WHAT COUNTS AS NURSING HOME NEGLECT? Nursing home neglect can go undetected when there is a lack of information about what nursing home neglect is and the signs...

26 February

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Understanding Workers’ Compensation Claims in Delaware: A Guide

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Understanding Workers' Compensation Claims in Delaware: A Guide

Workers’ compensation can be useful for covering a variety of expenses after suffering an injury on the job. However, this process can become complicated when employers deny workers’ compensation. You may not have to settle for this if you can prove your eligibility for workers’ compensation. Feel free to talk to a Wilmington accident attorney to find out more about what steps you can take. WHAT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS COVER The way workers’ compensation works is by offering financial compensation for employees when they are injured on the job. Conflicts arise when employees and employers disagree about what counts as being on...

19 February

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Compensation for Emotional Distress in Personal Injury Cases

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Compensation for Emotional Distress in Personal Injury Cases

Suffering a severe personal injury from the actions of someone else can be emotionally overwhelming. Depending on the details of what happened, you might be eligible for additional compensation for emotional distress. Exploring common signs of emotional distress may help you figure out whether this applies to your situation. Reach out to a Wilmington accident lawyer to learn more. SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS Finding out about the most common signs of emotional distress may help you decide whether you might be eligible for additional compensation. You may not have to settle for less compensation if some of these signs apply to you....

12 February

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Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident in Wilmington

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The Process of Settling an Auto Accident Claim in Delaware: A Step-by-Step Guide

Not knowing how to deal with auto insurance companies after a car accident can lead to a variety of problems. Insurance companies can use a variety of strategies to deny you the compensation you need for a full financial recovery. Being aware of these tactics that can be used against you and ways to counteract them may help you receive fair compensation for the accident. Feel free to talk to a Wilmington accident attorney to learn more. HOW TO DEAL WITH AUTO INSURANCE COMPANIES Auto insurance companies are the ones most people go through to obtain compensation after a car accident. Knowing...

05 February

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Brain Injury Claims in Delaware: Understanding Your Legal Options

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Brain Injury Claims in Delaware: Understanding Your Legal Options

Brain injuries can result in multiple medical complications, some of which may also involve lifelong impairments. Medical bills from these various challenges can add up fast and become overwhelming. You may not have to pay for all these medical expenses if your brain injury was caused by the negligence of someone else. Reach out to a Wilmington personal injury lawyer to start taking steps toward compensation today. LEGAL OPTIONS FOR BRAIN INJURIES If your brain injury was caused by someone else, then you may have various legal options in Delaware. These legal options revolve around personal injury claims and how you can...

29 January

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Motorcycle Accident Claims in Delaware: A Comprehensive Guide

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Motorcycle Accident Claims in Delaware: A Comprehensive Guide

Motorcycle accidents can result in severe damages and life-threatening injuries. Knowing what to do after a motorcycle accident may not only keep you safe but may also help you strengthen your motorcycle accident claim. Filing a motorcycle accident claim could help you gain access to significant compensation. Feel free to ask a Wilmington accident attorney to find out what legal steps you can take. FIRST STEPS AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT The first steps after a major motorcycle accident are the most important. While taking one wrong step may not always completely stop you from obtaining compensation, one mistake may make this process...

22 January

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The Impact of Distracted Driving in Delaware: Legal Perspectives

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The Impact of Distracted Driving in Delaware: Legal Perspectives

Distracted driving can take so many forms that many people may not even realize they are driving while distracted. Exploring the different types of distracted driving may help you take more control over this. This may help reduce legal consequences in Delaware for distracted driving and distracted driving accidents. If you do find yourself in an accident, talk to a Wilmington accident lawyer to figure out your next steps. DELAWARE DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWS Being aware of Delaware distracted driving laws can be helpful for knowing what is allowed and not allowed while driving. The Delaware hands-free cell phone law means that drivers...

15 January

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Pedestrian Safety Laws in Delaware: What You Need to Know

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Pedestrian Safety Laws in Delaware: What You Need to Know

Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries and complications. Knowing what pedestrian safety laws are in place in Delaware may help you better navigate the aftermath of a pedestrian accident. If the driver who hit you was at fault, then you could be eligible for significant compensation. Talk to a Wilmington pedestrian accident attorney to find out more. DELAWARE PEDESTRIAN LAWS TO BE AWARE OF There are Delaware pedestrian laws related to safety, who has the right of way, and legal rights. Knowing when you have the right of way as a pedestrian or driver is crucial when it comes to pedestrian...

08 January

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The Role of Expert Witnesses in a Personal Injury Case

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The Role of Expert Witnesses in a Personal Injury Case

Expert witnesses can be a determining factor in the outcomes of personal injury cases. Knowing what role expert witnesses play may help you figure out how they can help with your personal injury claim. Depending on the situation, an expert witness can sometimes mean the difference between a favorable and unfavorable outcome. Reach out to a Wilmington personal injury lawyer to learn more. WHAT ARE EXPERT WITNESSES? An expert witness is often a licensed professional or someone who is deemed to have expertise in a specific area. This can include knowledge about the medical field, areas of science, the mental health field,...

01 January

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Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit vs. Settling Out of Court in Delaware

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Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit vs. Settling Out of Court in Delaware

Filing a personal injury lawsuit or settling out of court can be a difficult decision to make. Many people try to avoid going to trial with a lawsuit because of the extra steps this requires. Exploring the costs and benefits of suing versus settling out of court may help you decide. Talk to a Wilmington personal injury attorney to start figuring out what legal steps you can take for either option. SHOULD I SUE OR SETTLE OUT OF COURT? After a major accident that resulted in medical bills from injuries, you might be wondering which method is best for obtaining compensation. If...