The holidays can be challenging for many Delaware families, and it only gets worse when one member suffers severe injuries in a crash -- especially if the injured victim is a child. The only thing that makes the devastation worse is if the driver believed responsible...
Month: December 2016
Spinal cord injuries from car accidents are frightening
In the aftermath of a car crash, some Delaware residents realize that something is wrong with their backs. Upon receiving medical care, they are told that they suffered a spinal cord injury and their futures could be unclear, which is frightening. While they wait to...
Untreated hypoxia can lead to preventable birth injuries
When a baby fails to receive sufficient oxygen before, during or after delivery, he or she suffers from hypoxia. This lack of oxygen can lead to numerous types of birth injuries that could cause permanent damage to a child. The medical technology available to doctors...
Common types of brain injuries
brain injuries are all too common in today's world. Car accidents, sports and even some medical treatment can leave you with an injury that affects the rest of your life. Depending on the amount of force and the type of force that impacts the head, the brain can...
Filing a wrongful death claim after surgical errors happen
Few Delaware residents go into an operation without at least some concerns that something could go wrong, because every procedure has risks. In some cases, those concerns are founded, and the patient does not survive the surgery. The question then becomes whether...
Taking legal action in Delaware after fatal car accidents
The grieving process for Delaware residents who unexpectedly lose a loved one in a crash can last for a long time. For many people who have suffered losses in car accidents, it might seem callous to consider the long-term financial ramifications, but unfortunately,...
5 tips to help you drive safely in colder weather
Colder weather in areas such as Delaware can increase the number of car accidents. Because prevention goes a long way, here is a look at five tips to help you better navigate these chilly days and nights. 1. Get your car checked. Take your car to a service station as...
Motorcyclists are a high risk group for brain injuries in crashes
Delaware motorcyclists do not enjoy the same protections as those in passenger vehicles. This increases their risk of brain injuries if they are involved in a crash. If an accident was caused by another motorist, victims might be able to receive restitution to help...
Reckless driving and speed often equal deadly car accidents
Some Delaware drivers speed periodically. Speeding can be unsafe, but it rises to a much more dangerous level when the driver is being reckless as well. This combination of recklessness and speed causes far too many car accidents here and across the country.Speeding...