Workers Compensation
Misclassification of Delaware Workers as Independent Contractors
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our skilled workers’ compensation attorneys represent individuals who have suffered workplace injuries and occupational illnesses in and around Seaford, Wilmington and Newark. Please contact us to learn more. The misclassification of employees as independent contractors is a huge issue in workplaces throughout the United States. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI)…
Read MoreHow Safe Do You Feel on the Job?
If you work in the construction industry or any other industry that is prone to workplace injury and you sustain a serious injury on the job, you may want to discuss your case with a skilled Delaware workers’ compensation attorney from Silverman, McDonald & Friedman. We protect the rights of our clients who have been…
Read MoreFailing to Train Workers in Safety Procedures Can Lead to Workplace Deaths
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we help clients in and around Seaford, Wilmington and Newark who have been hurt at work, contracted an occupational disease or need assistance filing a workers’ compensation claim. Please contact us to schedule a consultation. Providing employees with the equipment and training that they need to do their job safely…
Read MoreDelaware Workers’ Compensation Claims for Scissor Lift Accidents
A scissor lift is a motorized scaffolding piece of equipment used in construction, manufacturing, utility repairs, tree cutting, and other industries. While scissor lifts may help workers perform tasks at high heights, falls can cause deaths and serious injuries. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our workers’ compensation lawyers in Wilmington, Newark, and Seaford fight to…
Read MoreCan You Claim Delaware Workers’ Compensation if You Are Hurt While Commuting?
Employees generally cannot get state workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured while coming or going to work. Essentially, the idea is that the employer can’t control how the employee gets to work or what she does while she is commuting. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our Delaware workers’ compensation lawyers understand this law. However,…
Read MoreDoes Workers’ Compensation Cover Injuries Sustained During Workplace Recreation?
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we help clients in and around Seaford, Wilmington and Newark who have suffered a workplace injury or need assistance filing a worker’s compensation claim. Please contact us to schedule a consultation. A recent case here in Delaware is addressing whether employer’s benefits should extend outside the workplace into work-sponsored leisure…
Read MoreRepetitive Stress Injuries: Industries Most at Risk
If you have developed an RSI from a workplace task, you may be entitled to compensation and may wish to discuss your case with a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney from Silverman, McDonald & Friedman. We represent clients in and around Wilmington, Newark, and Seaford. Historically, an employer had no prohibition from asking employees to perform…
Read MoreMost Prevalent Workers’ Compensation Claims in Delaware
No one wants to be injured on the job. The pain, paperwork, and general hassle are not anyone’s idea of a restful diversion. Some lawyers do not specialize in knowing the laws of one state, inside and out. They can only give you general advice, but they will not know which physical therapists in Wilmington…
Read MoreThe Most Hazardous Work Environments Are Not What You Expect
If you were injured in a workplace accident, or if you are suffering from an occupational illness, discuss your case with an experienced Delaware workers’ compensation attorney from Silverman, McDonald & Friedman. We represent clients who have sustained workplace injuries in and around Wilmington, Newark and Seaford. If you were asked to think of the…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Chronic Pain Management
If you were injured in a workplace accident, or if you are suffering from an occupational illness, you may want to discuss your case with an experienced Delaware workers’ compensation attorney from Silverman, McDonald & Friedman. Please contact us to schedule a consultation at one of our offices in Newark, Seaford or Wilmington. Workers’ compensation,…
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