Drivers in Delaware and elsewhere are frequently reminded that defensive driving is the most effective way to stay safe on the highways. But what exactly is defensive driving, and how can it prevent car accidents? It involves drivers anticipating potential problems...
Personal Injury
Covering some facts surrounding pedestrian accidents
While there may be a multitude of possible benefits to walking as a primary means of travel, there may also be some inherent risks involved. As a pedestrian, you may have little to shield you from harm, and you might also find it difficult to escape to safety should a...
Dog bites could have medical, financial and legal ramifications
Successful recovery of damages after a dog attack depends on the steps taken immediately after the incident. Delaware has strict liability laws, making the defendant liable unless the person was trespassing or abusing the dog, or committing a tort that caused injury...
Tis the season to be jolly, but what if someone injures you?
This is the time of the year when a lot of people in Delaware and across the country suffer injuries resulting from the negligence of others. Although the festivities might involve smaller gatherings this year, some may still travel to spend time with family and...
Delaware State Police searching for hit-and-run driver
The Delaware State Police launched an investigation following a hit-and-run accident in Wilmington that claimed the life of a pedestrian. A preliminary report indicates that a pedestrian was fatally injured when she was struck by a vehicle on a recent Saturday...
Personal injury: How does the comparative negligence rule work?
When someone is injured in a Delaware car accident caused by another party's negligence, the injured person likely has grounds to pursue financial relief in a civil court. All drivers must exercise reasonable care while driving. If a driver breaches that duty and...
Parking lot safety is the property owner’s responsibility
Parking lots and parking garages in Delaware and elsewhere are dangerous areas where predators sometimes attack unsuspecting pedestrians. These criminals often use parked vehicles as hiding spots. To avoid being a victim of these circumstances, it pays to be alert to...
Knowing the possible risks of driving near commercial vehicles
Commercial vehicles may be a constant fixture out on Delaware roads, and you might encounter a multitude of tractor-trailers as you tackle your list of objectives each day. With the size and weight of such vehicles, it is understandable if you feel somewhat...
Wrongful death claim may follow drag racing accident
A teenager lost his life in Delaware on a recent Wednesday night. According to the Delaware State Police, they responded to an accident scene shortly after 10 p.m. The crash occurred in a mall parking lot, and it might lead to a wrongful death lawsuit. An accident...
What constitutes personal injury?
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye in Delaware and across the country. When another person's actions or inactions are to blame, even partly, the injured party might have grounds to seek recovery of monetary damages. This does not only apply to car accidents...