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.
Posts by Jeffrey S. Friedman
Burn Injuries: When Should I Treat at Home and When Should I Go to the ER?
Everyone experiences some type of minor burn injury now and then. Most people have experienced sunburn on hot summer days. Just holding a too-hot beverage can cause a minor irritation of the skin. Some burn injuries can be handled at home with standard treatments. Other burn injuries are so severe that victims can’t breathe and…
Read MoreBlast Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
A blast injury is a physical trauma caused by an explosion that directly or indirectly affects an individual. Blast injuries can damage many parts of the body. They can cause a traumatic brain injury, a traumatic amputation, burns, internal organ damage, lung damage, broken bones, hearing loss, and vision loss. If you experienced a blast…
Read MoreNew Technology To Help Reduce Distracted Driving
Driving while distracted is a major cause of car accidents and truck accidents in Delaware. Driving while distracted includes texting while driving, using a smartphone while driving, eating or drinking while driving, and any activity that takes a driver’s eyes off the roads, hands off the wheel, and minds off of traffic. If you were…
Read MoreNew Hard Hats Claim to Protect Workers From Brain Injuries
Workers in many different industries are at serious risk for traumatic brain injuries and head trauma. Some of the most dangerous industries for head trauma are construction, law enforcement, firefighting, and working in warehouses. Workers can be struck by falling objects, slip and fall on their heads, suffer trauma as the result of blast injuries,…
Read MoreWhat Is a Trench Collapse?
Employees who work with and/or in trenches face extreme danger every day, and even more so when proper safety precautions are not taken or provided. Accidents resulting in traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries can result from trench collapses, a dangerous occurrence at these worksites, and that’s when you need the expert advice of…
Read MoreWhat Happens to My Workers’ Compensation If I Get Laid Off?
If you are laid off before, during, or after an injury you sustained at your workplace, you should be able to retain your workers’ compensation benefits, though it may prove to be a little complicated. That is why you should contact the workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, with services available in Seaford,…
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit if the Other Driver Lost Control of the Car?
When your car accident was caused by the negligence of the other driver involved, then you can file a claim against them. But if the crash was caused by a defective part or a hazard on the road, then someone else could be liable for the accident. These sorts of complex situations are why it’s…
Read MoreWhy Multi-Vehicle Accidents Often Lead to Critical Injuries
Many car accidents in Delaware involve more than two vehicles. With some accidents, it is clear that one driver was at fault. With others, several drivers may be partially at fault. Our seasoned personal injury lawyers work with investigators, the police, and, if necessary, traffic reconstruction experts, to determine how the accident happened and who…
Read MoreWhat Documentation Do I Need for My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you’ve been in any type of workplace accident, you likely have a lot of questions. Which doctors will my employer allow me to see? What amount of compensation can I claim? Can I be forced to return to work before I’m fully healthy? You don’t want to worry about all these details when you…
Read MoreDo Brain Injuries Cause Personality Changes?
At the Delaware firm of Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we can represent you and your loved ones when the negligence or carelessness of others causes serious harm, including a traumatic brain injury. We represent victims of all types of vehicle accidents, construction accidents, premises liability accidents, product liability accidents, and workplace accidents. Contact our attorneys…
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