26 August

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

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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...

15 July

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The Risks of Riding Dockless Electronic Scooters along Delaware Streets

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The Risks of Riding Dockless Electronic Scooters along Delaware Streets

Convenience is a resource sought by Americans as we travel from point A to point B, and one advanced little vehicle that seems to be powering this desire for fast, efficient travel is the dockless electronic scooter. Offering the freedom of a bicycle and the convenience of an electronic vehicle, these scooters can be found in hubs across the United States. However, as is true in many cases, scooter riders can suffer the same fate as pedestrians and bicyclists at the hands of distracted and negligent drivers along major roadways. So what risks accompany these vehicles and what laws are...

08 July

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What to Consider if a Bicyclist Is Struck by a Vehicle in a Bike Lane

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What to Consider if a Bicyclist Is Struck by a Vehicle in a Bike Lane

During these warm summer months, riding bicycles can provide a wonderful way to get from Point A to Point B as well as offer you a chance to enjoy the warm outdoors and the beauty of Delaware’s coastal air. As part of this outdoor travel, though, bicyclists will often resort to riding along sidewalks or, in the case of city streets, specially-designed bicycle lanes along major roadways. As expected, though, bike riding can easily take a terrifying turn when a distracted driver skids through this marked lane and slams into an unsuspecting bicyclist. Here is what you should consider if...

01 July

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What to Consider if You Have Been Hit by a Vehicle along the Side of a Highway

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What to Consider if You Have Been Hit by a Vehicle along the Side of a Highway

Without the highways connecting our country, we would definitely have a difficult time organizing a simple drive to work or a road trip. In many cases, the interstates and state routes are some of the most effective means of getting from point A to point B, but the high speed posted on these roadways can also prove to be problematic factors. Such high-speed travel can result in disastrous consequences, but not always for motorists. In some tragic cases, some people may be forced to pull to the side of the road to fix their vehicle, only to be struck by...

24 June

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What to Do if You Were Clipped by a Vehicle after Exiting a Bus

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When you are bustling through your busy workday and you live in the city, the chances are high that you have, at one point or another, taken the bus. For the hundreds of thousands of people who call metropolitan Delaware home, these public transit vehicles are both fast and convenient, and you do not have to worry about wear and tear on your car or truck. Nevertheless, bus riders can still face problems not just on the bus (in an accident), but also outside these vehicles. After exiting the bus, pedestrians can be clipped by vehicles that failed to yield...