Frequently 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…
Read MoreAlcohol and Pedestrian Auto Accidents
You realize you have had far too many drinks at the party to drive home. Your host has confiscated your keys, so you decided to walk home. Maybe the crisp, night air will sober you up a bit? Hold on there a minute. Walking after having had too much to drink might be equally as…
Read MoreInjured in a Car Crash in Another State? Here’s How to Handle it
Whether you are traveling in your car to another state for business or pleasure, if you become injured in a car accident, would you know how to handle it? A car accident can be traumatic and painful regardless of where it happens. If you got into an auto accident in another state and received an…
Read MoreFatal Motorcycle Accident with a Tractor
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we help victims of motorcycle accidents obtain the compensation they need to pay for their medical expenses and day to day losses. We have seen very different kinds of accidents scenarios, but this was a new one. On October 14th, an 88-year-old, Delaware man was killed when the farm tractor…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Restaurant Employees
All businesses in the United States are required to have workers’ compensation insurance without exception. Restaurants are dangerous places to work. Long hours on your feet and fast-paced and distracted work environment are a recipe for disaster. Whether you are cooking, waiting tables, bartending, or even managing, you are exposed to daily to risks like:…
Read MoreWhite Collar Workplace Injuries Can Be Serious
Workplace injuries and workers’ compensation are generally perceived to be the province of jobs involving manual labor. However, construction workers and contractors are not the only ones exposed to hazardous conditions on the job. Office environments carry their own set of risks. The risks of office work These are risks in any job, but the…
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