Bear Personal Injury Lawyers
Strong advocacy for Delaware accident victims and families
Car accidents, slip and falls, and workplace accidents happen in Bear just like they do in nearby Wilmington. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our lawyers have been fighting for accident victims for 30 years. We have the experience and working relationships with investigators, traffic reconstruction experts, and other liability experts to help show how accidents happen and who is responsible. Our Bear personal injury lawyers have obtained more than $60 million for our clients. We represent accident victims with catastrophic, permanent, and serious injuries. Our lawyers also represent families when a loved one dies in an accident.
What types of accidents do your Bear personal injury lawyers handle
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our attorneys represent victims and families when the following types of accidents cause harm:
Vehicle accidents
Our Bear personal injury lawyers represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders who suffer injuries or die in:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Other types of vehicle accidents like bus accidents
Falls and product defect claims
We represent accident victims in the following types of accidents:
- Premises liability accidents. Our Bear personal injury lawyers represent anyone who slips and falls, is struck by an object, or is assaulted while on the property of another. We file claims against retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, and other owners who put their profit before your safety.
- Product liability claims. Our Bear personal injury lawyers file claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers when their defective products cause injuries or deaths. We work with product safety experts to show that vehicle parts, equipment, tools, household products, children’s products, and other business and consumer products are defective. Common defects include poor design, poor workmanship, and the failure to warn about known dangers.
Workers’ compensation claims
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, one of our strengths is fighting for workers who suffer injuries or occupational injuries while performing their jobs. Our Bear injury lawyers represent employees who suffer overexertion injuries, falls, equipment injuries, and any other type of workplace harm. We demand that your employer pay for your medical bills and pay for your full share of temporary and permanent disability benefits. Our lawyers will file your claim and work aggressively to counter the efforts of your employer to deny your claim, limit your benefits, or force you back to work before you’re healthy.
We file product liability claims on behalf of employees and contractors when defective machines and tools cause injuries.
Our Bear injury lawyers also represent families when a family member dies while doing their job - and employees who have FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act) claims.
Wrongful death accidents
It’s devasting to learn that your loved one died in an accident. It’s even worse to learn that the accident was preventable. Our Bear personal injury lawyers file wrongful death claims on behalf of the family members. While no award can bring your loved one back, we fight to obtain the compensation families deserve so they can obtain justice and the money they need to begin to move forward.
We’ll explain which family members qualify and the amount of compensation they should receive.
Our attorneys will coordinate your case with the local prosecutors if they file criminal charges against the wrongdoers.
What types of injuries do accidents cause in Bear?
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we work with your physicians and our network of healthcare providers to verify your diagnosis, review all the medical care you need including care for any likely complications, your pain and suffering, and all the challenges and difficulties your injuries are causing. Our Bear personal injury lawyers handle all serious injuries including:
- Head trauma, traumatic brain injuries, and concussions
- Spinal cord damage including paralysis and herniated discs
- Burn injuries
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Lung, kidney, spleen, and other organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Broken bones/fractures
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Muscle, ligament, tendon, and nerve damages
- Whiplash
- Road rash
- Loss of sight or hearing
- Cardiac failures
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Psychological injuries
Our Bear personal injury lawyers also represent employees who have respiratory, musculoskeletal, skin, or other occupational illnesses due to radiation, exposure to dangerous chemicals, or other workplace causes. Our attorneys will also discuss your right to file coronavirus claims.
How do you fight for personal injury victims?
We have more than 100 years of combined experience handling personal injury, workers’ compensation, product liability, and wrongful death claims. We’ll guide you calmly and clearly through the claims process. We’ll answer your questions and prepare you before each stage.
Our lawyers are seasoned trial lawyers which means we answer every question and perform every preparation task with an eye towards convincing insurance companies and juries of the strength of your case.
The key phases of your claim include the following:
- The initial consultation. We’ll review what happened, discuss your injuries and the healthcare you’re currently receiving, and how your injuries are affecting you and your family. We’ll discuss your right to PIP benefits if you are in a car accident and your immediate right to medical care if you are injured at work.
- The investigation. Our Bear personal injury lawyers work with investigators, the police, and a range of experts such as traffic reconstruction experts, product safety experts, and building code officials to show why the defendants are at fault.
- The discovery process. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our lawyers question the defendants by sending them written questions. We question the defendants and all witnesses orally through a process called depositions. Our lawyers demand the production of all key evidence such as insurance policies, electronic driving logs, black boxes, phone records to show a driver was distracted, repair records, and medical records.
- Your damages. We work with your doctors to determine the full scope of your injuries, the treatments you need, and the full cost of all your medical care – for the rest of your life. Our team also works with your employers, life planners, and financial experts to assess your financial damages. We also work with experts to determine your property damage such as the damage to your car.
- The negotiation. We prepare demand letters that support your full financial claim. Our lawyers understand what arguments persuade insurance adjusters and what counter-offers they’re likely to make.
- The trial. Our Bear personal injury lawyers are seasoned trial lawyers. We’ll argue your case persuasively to a jury and help you anticipate the questions you’ll be asked.
We’ll be your voice every step of the way.
How much is my personal injury claim worth in Delaware?
Drivers, property owners, manufacturers, and other people and businesses who are liable for your injuries should pay for your financial and personal damage. Our Bear personal injury lawyers seek compensation for all your current and future:
- Medical bills. These costs include EMT expenses, ER care, surgeries (hospital and ambulatory surgical centers), hospital stays, physician visits, physical therapy and other types of rehabilitative care, medications, psychological help, and assistive devices and technologies.
- Loss of income. In personal injury cases, we demand compensation for all your lost earnings, wages, and benefits - – for as long as you can’t work.
- Physical pain and emotional suffering. This includes every day and every way you hurt, cry, worry, and are upset because of your injuries.
- Other damages. We also demand compensation for the inability to enjoy life’s pleasures and/or use a body part, scarring and disfigurement, property damage, and loss of consortium.
We seek wrongful death damages if a loved one dies due to the fault of others. These damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, the personal losses (guidance and companionship) of the family members, and the mental anguish of the survivors.
How much time do I have to file my personal injury claim?
We recommend that you contact us immediately. Generally, you must file your claim within two years of the date of the accident. Shorter time limits may apply depending on who the defendant is and the type of claim you have.
Contact our Bear personal injury lawyers today
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we’ve earned the respect of former clients, insurance companies, and the Delaware legal community for our record of impressive verdicts and settlements. Please call us or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We have offices throughout Delaware. Our lawyers handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.