Have you suffered a personal injury in Delaware? After you have been injured in an accident, you may experience pain, sleeplessness, discomfort, anxiety, loss of memory, loss of income, medical expenses and other difficulties that disrupt your everyday life. To receive fair compensation after the accident, you will need to understand personal injury claim requirements and provide the appropriate documents needed for your personal injury claim. Learn More About: What Documents Do I Need to Document an Injury? Official Reports Photo Documentation Statements Medical Reports and Treatment Journ ..read more

Slip and falls are among the most common accidents we see at our Delaware offices. A slip and fall can happen to anyone. It could be caused by something as simple as ice on a sidewalk or parking lot, or debris scattered on the ground, or a water leak that spreads across a warehouse floor. You might slip and fall at work, at a business, outside someone’s home or at a store when doing your shopping. What should you do if you have a slip and fall accident? If possible, alert (or have someone else alert) someone at the location, such as a manager. If possible, have pictures taken of the hazard cau ..read more

When you get injured on the job and are unable to work or are unable to earn as much as you did before the injury, you may collect workers’ compensation payments that cover part of your regular wages in addition to your medical bills. This is called Temporary Total Disability or Temporary Partial Disability. But what if this money is not enough for you to live on? Or even worse, what can you do if the worker’s compensation lost wage benefits have not yet been approved or provided? Workers’ compensation wage benefits may not start immediately after your injury because the claim is being investi ..read more

If you’ve been hurt in an accident — whether on the job, out in public or on someone else’s properly — it’s common to want to simply forget about it and move on. Often, we are embarrassed to consider legal action out of fear that it will attract unwanted attention our way. However, there are several compelling reasons why you should consult with a lawyer following an injury: The extent of your injuries may not be immediately evident. Recouping medical expenses is the number one reason why people file personal injury lawsuits. Even a minor injury can result in medical bills that add up to ..read more

When an accident results in a personal injury, a spouse may be able to file a lawsuit as well for what is known as “loss of consortium.” This is a claim for damages due to the victim’s inability to provide the love, companionship, affection or comfort and/or sexual relations to a spouse or partner that they were able to provide before the accident occurred. There are several different factors that go into determining whether a loss of consortium lawsuit can be filed, so it will be imperative to have an experienced attorney on your side before making this type of decision. How Loss of Cons ..read more

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During a divorce, property and assets will need to be divided. This process can be a complex legal matter — particularly for couples who share a significant amount of assets — regardless of whether the divorce is contested or amicable. In some cases, one of the spouses may be hiding money before the divorce or throughout the process. In Delaware, marital assets and property are not necessarily split evenly. Instead, assets are split equitably, which means many factors will be considered when dividing property, including each spouse’s contribution to the marriage, child custody, life ..read more

A motorcycle accident can be the start of a long process of recovery from the physical and emotional wounds of the crash to the fight for the compensation you deserve. You may be eligible to receive reimbursement for medical bills, lost wages and for the pain and suffering related to your accident, but you need to know how to obtain your full recovery when dealing with insurance companies. What to Do After a Motorcycle Injury Follow our steps for what to do if you have been injured after a motorcycle accident in Delaware. You can protect yourself and your family when you follow the right proce ..read more

Separations can be hard. There may be a lot of anger on both sides when a relationship ends, and it’s not unusual for those involved to want to express their frustration to their ex. But when a child is involved, you need to process your feelings instead of carrying out actions that could put your child in a difficult position. Your child deserves to have two parents they can trust and count on. Even if your ex demonstrates terrible behavior toward you, that shouldn’t automatically undermine their relationship with their child. Here are guidelines for proceeding through a civil child custody a ..read more

Updated on 11.23.2020 It is a gorgeous day. You decide to go for a drive with your family. As you approach a four-way stop in town, you look in each direction to make sure your way is clear. You move ahead. But suddenly, a car appears out of nowhere. Perhaps you overlooked it or it was positioned in a way that your view was blocked. Or the car didn’t stop at the stop sign and continued ahead — striking the front of your car. What should you do if you are involved in an accident with another vehicle in Delaware? Learn More: Determining Fault What to Do in an Accident Documentation Checklist La ..read more