What Are the Degrees of Road Rash?
In 2024, Delaware’s Annual Traffic Statistical Report found that 395 traffic accidents took place in the state involving motorcycles. Of those crashes, 255 resulted in personal injuries and 21 tragically proved fatal, highlighting just how dangerous motorcycle accidents can be. Road rash is one of the most common injuries associated with motorcycle accidents, but just…
Read MoreHow to Determine If You Remain Eligible for Workersâ Comp Benefits When Your Doctor Releases You to Return to Work
According to a recent report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), the average cost of workers’ compensation claims in Delaware has increased at an annual rate of roughly 3% since 2019. Additionally, the average duration of temporary disability leaves has increased. These statistics highlight the fact that workers’ compensation claims are getting more costly…
Read MoreFiling a Lawsuit for Whiplash Due to an Accident
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries after a car accident. In a state like Delaware, where a reportable car crash occurs every 19 minutes, whiplash injuries may be particularly common and serve as the basis for a substantial number of personal injury and car accident claims. Just because whiplash is common does not…
Read MoreHow Effective Are Motorcycle Crash Bars?
Out of all the motorcycle crashes reported in the state of Delaware in 2024, a staggering 64% resulted in personal injuries and 5% tragically proved fatal. While motorcycles account for a small fraction of all the vehicles traversing Delawareâs roads, they account for a devastatingly large percentage of traffic injuries and fatalities, leaving many motorcyclists…
Read MoreIf a Car Cuts Me Off and I Hit It, Am I Liable?
You do everything you can to drive safely and avoid accidentsâyou donât tailgate, speed, or drive while distracted. But then it happens. Youâre driving and watching your surroundings when someone from a neighboring lane swerves in front of you. Thereâs no time to respond, and even though you hit your brakes, itâs too lateâyouâve hit…
Read MoreCar Accidents and Internal Injuries: When You Might Not Know Youâre Hurt
In 2024, Delaware State Police reported that someone was injured in a traffic accident every 69 minutes across our state. While many of us assume that serious injuries will be readily apparent after an accident, the reality is that many dangerous conditions take shape slowly and silently. Internal injuries pose a variety of hidden dangers…
Read MoreWho is Eligible to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Delaware?
The loss of a close loved one may be one of the most painful things you ever experienceâespecially if their death could have been prevented. When someoneâs negligence leads to anotherâs death, surviving family members are left with questions, medical bills, funeral costs, and confusion about what comes next. Many people are familiar with wrongful…
Read MoreHow Long Can Your Body Be in Shock After a Car Accident?
Once the immediate aftermath of an accident has passed, your body finally begins to absorb what really happenedâbut even once you start to feel the aches and pains of an accident, that doesnât mean that the hard part is over. Accident victims often describe feeling dazed or completely detached from the accident for hours or…
Read MoreIf a Car Cuts Me Off and I Hit it, Am I Liable?
Rear-end accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, a driver following another vehicle has a lapse of attention and does not see it in time when the vehicle ahead hits the brakes. Or sometimes drivers can become aggressive and engage in dangerous displays of one-upmanship, like tailgating or brake-checking, that can lead to…
Read MoreCan You Sue Your Insurance for Denying Your Claim in Delaware?
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident in Delaware, a key consideration in seeking compensation is that most of the time your claim will settle out of court. This usually means that you will need to negotiate your claim with an insurance claims adjuster. If the at-fault party in your personal injury claim…
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