While cycling is one of the healthiest ways to get around Delaware, there are hazards bicyclists face that motorists simply do not. Some of the most pressing include: Road conditions According to the NSC, the number of bicycle-related fatalities rose from 900 in 2010...
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Taking steps to promote safety as a pedestrian
Walking is a great way to get fresh air and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, walking near city streets or highways puts people at risk from distracted or negligent drivers. When there's an accident between a pedestrian and a car, the pedestrian almost always pays...
Social media can impede your personal injury claim
Certain types of social media posts, such as those that include images of you or a family member on whose behalf you’ve filed a personal injury claim, can be damaging to your case. It’s important to differentiate between a post or photograph that is benign and one...
Delaware ranks as one of the worst states for bicyclist safety
Every year, traffic and accident analysts publish results regarding safety in Delaware and throughout the country. If you ride a bicycle in this state, you will want to know that it ranks as one of the top five most dangerous places for bicyclists. Personal injury...
Who’s responsible for a collision in a rental car?
You might be one of many people visiting Delaware on vacation this summer. If you traveled by plane or drove a long distance and didn't want to put the miles on your vehicle, you may have rented a car to get here or shortly after you arrived. Renting a car is handy...
The risks of bone fractures in slip-and-fall accidents
Fall-related accidents can occur under a multitude of scenarios, especially if property owners fail to take the necessary steps to address and rectify existing safety hazards. Even a fall at ground level could place one’s well-being in jeopardy, and individuals in...
Finding ways to reduce the risks of bicycle accidents
With summer underway, many avid cyclists in Delaware may be eager to break out their bicycles and head out on the open road. Whether you are new to cycling or have some level of experience, you may also be excited to enjoy the various benefits of a similar mode of...
Dog bites could lead to various types of injuries
While the average person might expect most dogs to be sociable by nature, this might not always be the case. There may be many scenarios in which a dog might exhibit aggressive behavior, and a bite from a dog might not always lead to little more than minor cuts and...
How you can get your motorcycle ready for the road this year
For motorcyclists, spring is an exciting time of the year. After waiting all winter for the Delaware snow to leave, the roads are finally becoming hospitable for bikes again. Unfortunately, the increase in cyclists means more car drivers are not prepared to look out...
Steps to take after suffering a dog bite
While many dogs may be friendly by nature, some could exhibit aggressive behaviors that might scare others or put their safety at risk. Should a landowner in Delaware fail to keep a dog restrained or if it is free to roam a neighborhood, anyone that crosses paths with...