You can’t avoid sharing the road with semi-trucks, but it is important to be aware of the danger. Due to their height and weight, it is often the other vehicles that take the majority of the damage in a collision and those occupants that suffer serious injuries. One...
What is the attractive nuisance doctrine?
A dangerous part of someone’s property may qualify as an attractive nuisance. This is an acknowledgment that there is an inherent danger and that the specific part of the property may be attractive to children, who could then be injured. A common example of this is a...
Brain injuries can create long-term symptoms
With many types of car accident injuries, the symptoms are just short-term. You could suffer from bruises, cuts or even broken bones. But all these things can heal given proper time and treatment. As a result, when you are seeking compensation for your damages, you...
The root causes of slip and fall accidents
Preventable accidents come in many forms but slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types. Every year, millions of people in the U.S. are injured this way, with some of those injuries being serious. When a person slips or falls due to another’s...
Do not downplay the severity of your injuries after an accident
The body has a weird way of masking pain after an accident. Between the adrenaline rush and shock, you might not feel the full extent of your injuries right away. That’s why assuming you’re fine or things are not that bad is easy, especially if you only suffer minor...
3 types of personal injury claims
Millions of people are injured in preventable accidents every year in the U.S. Often, preventable accidents are the result of negligence. When negligence plays a part in accidents, the injured party may be able to seek compensation. This can help with medical costs,...
3 types of driving distractions
Distracted driving looks much different from one case to the next. Some drivers get distracted by phones, others get distracted by passengers and still others get distracted by things outside of the car – such as rubbernecking at another accident. But no matter how it...
3 reasons people tailgate
Every so often, you will realize that you are being tailgated. The best thing to do is to try to get the tailgater to pass rather than retaliating. Tailgaters are very dangerous, drastically increasing the odds of an accident. Getting that driver to pass keeps you and...
Preparing for the 100 deadly days of summer
Summer in Delaware means beach trips, graduation parties and family reunions. While the warm weather invites fun and relaxation, it also brings more traffic and an increased risk of car accidents. There are several reasons why the time between Memorial Day and Labor...
Protect teens during prom season 2024
It’s springtime in Wilmington and the cusp of prom season. This annual rite of passage for teens heightens their youthful exuberance. That heady feeling is enhanced by dressing up in fancy clothing and getting hair and nails professionally styled and manicured. But...