How 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 happened—but even once you start to feel the aches and pains of an accident, that doesn’t mean that the hard part is over. Accident victims often describe feeling dazed or completely detached from the accident for hours or…

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If 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…

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5 Common Mistakes That Could Affect a Car Accident Claim in Delaware

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in the moments immediately following a car accident. As if dealing with physical injuries and emotional distress weren’t taxing enough, the legal and logistical challenges associated with traffic collisions can put frightened victims over the edge. Unfortunately, even minor missteps in the aftermath of a collision can have major consequences…

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Is Delaware a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?

The Delaware car accident attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman serve injury victims from our offices in Wilmington, Seaford, and Newark. Contact us for the strong advocacy you need after sustaining an injury in a car crash due to another party’s negligence. Auto insurance that requires drivers to carry insurance for their own protection and…

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Why Zipper Merges Are a Bad Idea

If zipper merges are meant to make traffic smoother, why do they cause accidents and angry drivers? The theory behind the zipper merge sounds intelligent and logical: drivers in both lanes take turns merging, like teeth on a zipper, before a lane ends. However, real-life merging is messier, and theory is easier than practice. On…

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Why T-Bone Accidents Are So Dangerous

Why are T-bone crashes so much more devastating than other types of auto accidents? In many cases, the side of your vehicle is the weakest link, and in a direct hit, there’s not much protecting you from thousands of pounds of fast-moving metal. T-bone collisions, also known as side-impact crashes, account for over 20% of…

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When Should You Worry About Pain After a Car Accident?

If you’ve just been in a car accident, you might be feeling a little shaken up and sore in some spots. But you might not know if it’s serious or just normal post-crash discomfort. The thing is, sometimes car accident pain doesn’t show up until hours or even days after the incident, and that’s where…

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Chest Pain After a Car Accident

A car crash can rattle you in ways you don’t expect. One moment, you’re fine. The next, you’re dealing with chest pain after a car accident and wondering, should I be worried? The short answer is yes. Any kind of chest discomfort after a crash could mean something serious. And here’s the thing: Adrenaline can…

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