As Many as 121,000 Dodge Darts Recalled for Potential Brake Problem
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we fight for justice on behalf of auto accident victims in Seaford, Wilmington and Newark, and throughout Delaware, every single day. That is why we keep you informed about various auto and defective product recalls that could affect us all. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issued a statement in early December about…
Read MoreDelaware’s Dangerous Industries and Their Common Worksite Injuries
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we represent injured workers pursing workers’ compensation after they suffered in an accident at the workplace. Because we have offices in the north (Wilmington and Newark) and in the south (Seaford) of the state, we see the full spectrum of clients in our offices who have been hurt performing work…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Workplace Burn Injuries
Burns, whether from heat and flame or chemicals, are a common workplace hazard. They happen very quickly, but the effects can last long after the burn wound has appeared to heal. The severity of burns can vary from just a surface wound to deep tissue, bone and muscle damage which can cause many complications including…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
If you sustain a workplace injury such as broken leg, in most cases the injury will heal and eventually the pain will fade away. However, there is a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). This agonizing condition is an incurable neurological disorder that causes chronic…
Read MoreIs There a Statute of Limitations for Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Delaware?
The timely reporting of a workplace accident in Delaware is crucial for several reasons. There are specific steps that a worker must take as soon as they have sustained a workplace injury if they intend to preserve their right to claim workers’ compensation benefits. For example: let’s say Bob just started a new job working…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Delaware Workers’ Compensation
Each state has its own version of workers’ compensation statutes, which is a no-fault disability insurance program for employees. When an individual is injured on the job, or contracts an occupational illness due to contaminants in the workplace, they are not required to prove their employer’s negligence or fault. They must simply report the injury…
Read MoreDelaware Auto Accident Trends, Facts & Statistics
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of personal injury in the United States. Each year, millions of Americans are injured and die on our nation’s highways and local roads, and these accidents cost our economy billions of dollars every year. There is a considerable lag in traffic accident data and crash statistics as local,…
Read MoreAggressive Driving, “Road Rage” and Traffic Accidents in Delaware
Sitting in traffic that is not moving, a stressful day at work, having an argument with your partner, or getting upset because of the actions of another driver: these are just a few of the factors that can contribute to a “road rage” incident. Road rage can typically be described as aggressive, angry and even…
Read MoreKnow Your Insurance Policies to Protect Your Family
In November of 2012, David Stoms was driving home with his daughter, Alexis, from a family outing. The trip was uneventful until the unthinkable happened. An accident killed David and left Alexis seriously injured. Matthew Bairs, the other driver, was deemed at-fault and uninsured. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we have successfully represented clients who…
Read MoreResolving a Workers’ Compensation Dispute in Delaware
The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system which allows employees who have been injured at work to receive compensation and medical expenses when they have sustained a workplace injury. For a clear cut workplace injury, a worker’s compensation claim is usually fairly routine. However, there may be times when an employer does not believe…
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