Most Prevalent Workers’ Compensation Claims in Delaware
No one wants to be injured on the job. The pain, paperwork, and general hassle are not anyone’s idea of a restful diversion. Some lawyers do not specialize in knowing the laws of one state, inside and out. They can only give you general advice, but they will not know which physical therapists in Wilmington take your insurance. Just like the laws regarding workers’ compensation vary from state to state, so do the types of claims. Having an experienced Delaware workers’ compensation attorney from Silverman, McDonald & Friedman can make the difference. We bring workers’ compensation claims on behalf of clients in and around Wilmington, Newark and Seaford.
Delaware’s workers’ compensation task force
One reason Delaware workers’ compensation requires specialized knowledge is that in 2013 the General Assembly and Governor were tasked “with an expedited review of Delaware law relating to workers’ compensation, the impact that the 2007 amendments to that law had upon workers compensation premiums, the reasons for recent increases in workers compensation premiums, and whether any additional changes to statutes, regulations, or practices are required to control growth in premiums.” The hope for this task force was to can an understanding if the reason for the significant increase in workers’ compensation premiums in Delaware during that time period.
The results of this task force have continued to realize major implications on claims made today. These changes included increasing the control on workers’ compensation medical costs, increased scrutiny on and by insurance carriers, improving the state’s laws encouraging return to work and, finally, improving workplace safety. Knowing these new rules minutely can mean the difference between an attorney who can effectively get you help after a workplace injury and a lawyer who simply wants to collect a fee.
Types of Delaware workers’ compensation injuries
Just like the laws governing Delaware workers’ compensation are unique to our state, so too are the types of injuries most common. Because we have such a high rate of professional and banking companies in our state, the number of repetitive stress injuries claimed is higher than the country’s average. Our great manufacturing industry means more injuries related to slips, strains, falls and sprains on the job. Unlike the rest of the country, our highways and roadways are safer than the average, so Delaware has fewer highway driving incidents. Other common workers’ compensation injuries in Delaware include:
- Injuries from overwork/exhaustion
- Burns (chemical, electrical, heat or friction)
- Machinery accidents
- Vision or hearing related injuries
Our experienced Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman are here to fight for you after a workplace injury. Contact us by calling 302-888-2900 or filling out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney in Wilmington, Newark or Seaford today.
Attorney Jeffrey S. Friedman joined Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in 2001. He graduated from Widener University School of Law, and is admitted to practice law in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and in several Federal Circuit courts. He areas of concentration include auto accident and workers’ compensation cases. Read more about Attorney Friedman here.