Injured in a Car Crash in Another State? Here’s How to Handle it
Whether you are traveling in your car to another state for business or pleasure, if you become injured in a car accident, would you know how to handle it? A car accident can be traumatic and painful regardless of where it happens. If you got into an auto accident in another state and received an…
Read MoreFatal Motorcycle Accident with a Tractor
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we help victims of motorcycle accidents obtain the compensation they need to pay for their medical expenses and day to day losses. We have seen very different kinds of accidents scenarios, but this was a new one. On October 14th, an 88-year-old, Delaware man was killed when the farm tractor…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Restaurant Employees
All businesses in the United States are required to have workers’ compensation insurance without exception. Restaurants are dangerous places to work. Long hours on your feet and fast-paced and distracted work environment are a recipe for disaster. Whether you are cooking, waiting tables, bartending, or even managing, you are exposed to daily to risks like:…
Read MoreDelaware Company Cited For Dangerous Working Conditions
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a business for exposing employees to heat stress conditions. The citation came as a result of a July 28 incident that left an employee hospitalized after performing manual labor during a heat index of 91.2 degrees. According to Workerscompensation.com, in addition to failing to ensure the…
Read MoreRear End Collisions Can Have Catastrophic Consequences
Rear end collisions are more dangerous than many realize. They often occur at high speeds on highways, and can leave cars facing oncoming traffic, smashed against concrete barriers, or flipped off the road entirely. They are one of the most common types of collision, and may in fact be on the rise with more distracted…
Read MoreEveryone Contributes to School Bus Safety
School is back in session, and that means rush hour traffic just got a little more complicated. Big yellow buses are back on the road, making wide turns, frequent stops, and making sure students around Delaware are safely transported to and from school. While several accidents have already happened this school year involving school buses,…
Read MoreDump Truck Accident Spills Hot Asphalt on I-95
On an early Monday morning in mid-August, an accident slowed traffic to a crawl on I-95 around Newport. The southbound lanes were closed for about three and half hours, according to DelawareOnline. The accident occurred when an unlicensed driver failed to maintain a lane and sideswiped a dump truck carrying hot asphalt. The truck swerved…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Get Hurt On The Job
When you get hurt on the job, you are entitled to certain rights and protections. The Workers’ Compensation program created by the Delaware Legislature provides benefits including medical care, temporary disability payments, and permanent disability payments. Every employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance at no cost to employees. However, certain steps must be…
Read MoreEmergency Alerts Could Lead to Serious Car Crashes
If you are like many people in Delaware, your phone will send you alerts throughout the day: sports scores, weather updates, even breaking news. You can also sign up for Amber Alerts, so that you will receive a notice if a potential kidnapping has taken place. The Amber Alert system gives Delaware drivers instant access…
Read More$300,000 for Workers Compensation
$300,000 – workmen’s compensation compensation commutation.
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