Prior to heading out on Delaware roads, many avid motorcycle riders may consider it vital to take every precaution to prepare to stay safe on their journeys. Part of this process could include inspecting your bike to ensure it is in proper working condition and...
Month: August 2020
Car accident deaths increase despite technological advances
Safety authorities say the numbers of deaths on the roads of Delaware and elsewhere are moving in the opposite direction from what one would expect. Auto manufacturers add more advanced safety features to vehicles, and decades of improving traffic safety are not...
Can a fall cause a traumatic brain injury?
An unexpected fall might be funny in a movie or on a TV show, but it is far more serious in real life. Traumatic brain injuries -- TBIs -- associated with slip-and-fall accidents can permanently alter a person’s life. In fact, TBIs are one of the most dangerous...
Delaware collisions often result in hidden injuries
When you travel on Delaware roads, you’re always at risk for injury, whether you’re driving a motor vehicle, riding as a passenger or traveling as a pedestrian. As a traveler, however, you can reasonably expect that every motorist in your vicinity will adhere to...
Using hands-free devices while driving can still be dangerous
It may come as no surprise that distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents. Even a moment of inattention while operating a vehicle could leave you unprepared to handle a variety of scenarios, potentially placing your...
What damages are collectible in a wrongful death lawsuit?
When a family in Delaware loses a loved one due to another party’s negligence, they might have questions about their legal rights to recover damages. Wrongful death lawsuits are complicated and typically best navigated by experienced legal counsel. Such claims are...
Mother files lawsuit over son’s birth injury
The months leading up to a child’s birth are often filled with excitement. Minnesota parents often spend this time decorating the nursery, stocking up on diapers and getting ready to welcome their new baby. However, nothing can prepare a parent for a child to be born...
Personal injury: Private pool owners can be liable
Owners of private pools in Delaware could be liable for injuries even if the injured person is an uninvited guest. Any personal injury, including drowning, could end up in court, where the questions of negligence and liability will likely be addressed. Pool owners...
Traumatic brain injuries often remain hidden after auto crashes
Delaware motorists risk being involved in car accidents whenever they take to the roads. The list of potential injuries is endless. Some injuries are immediately evident, but others could remain hidden, also called silent traumatic brain injuries. Brain trauma can...
Football and traumatic brain injuries go hand in hand
Kids in Texas can learn a lot from team sports, like how to work well with others and the discipline to work toward a goal. Unfortunately, they can also learn just how serious traumatic brain injuries -- TBI -- can be. Youth sports send hundreds of thousands of minors...