Will My Second Job Affect My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you got hurt on the job, talk to the Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald, & Friedman in Newark, Wilmington, and Seaford. It can be confusing to file a workers’ compensation claim in Delaware, so you should always seek experienced counsel. When you get injured on the job in Delaware, you are entitled…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Back Injuries from Car Accidents?
If you have recently been involved in a car accident and sustained injuries to your back, Silverman, McDonald & Friedman wants to help. Please contact one of our offices in Newark, Wilmington, or Seaford today to learn more. When a person has been involved in a car accident, they may immediately notice their back is…
Read MoreWhat Is an Independent Medical Exam?
If you need assistance with filing a workers’ compensation claim or have questions about a request for an independent medical exam, call our workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman. We serve the entire state of Delaware, with offices in Wilmington, Newark, and Seaford. If you have recently been injured on the job and…
Read MoreAnother Self-Driving Tesla Was Blamed for a Multi-Vehicle Crash
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we are aware of the many wrecks occurring across the country involving self-driving vehicles. We know that it is frustrating when you have been in a car accident that could have been avoided if these vehicles were properly manufactured. If this is the case for you, please do not hesitate…
Read MoreBurn 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,…
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