Can I Work Off the Books If I’m Collecting Workers’ Compensation?
Seeking a little under-the-table cash can cost you your benefits. The Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman can answer all of your questions about having an all-cash job. Call us today in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford for more information. As an employee, it can feel like an uphill battle trying to receive…
Read MoreFiling for Workers’ Compensation If You Have Lung Disease
Workers in Delaware can file for workers’ compensation if they either have a work-related illness or they suffer a work-related accident. Call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in Wilmington, Newark, and Seaford if you cannot work due to an occupational illness, and schedule your free consultation with a Delaware workers’ compensation lawyer today. Some of the…
Read MoreAvoid Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Faulty or Damaged Parts
Motorcycle crashes are often deadly because riders are not protected by a hood, trunk, or sides like a car is. Survivors often suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and other catastrophic injuries. If you were hurt while driving or riding a motorcycle, call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman at our offices in Wilmington,…
Read MoreAre Older Workers More At-Risk of a Worksite Injury?
Older workers can get hurt at work for a number of different reasons, and in a number of different ways. Your age, however, has nothing to do with your right to file for workers’ compensation benefits in Delaware. Contact Silverman, McDonald & Friedman at our Wilmington, Newark, and Seaford offices. Today, many older workers are…
Read MoreFMCSA’s New Rules on Truck Drivers with Partial Vision Loss
The first priority for every truck driver is that they can see well enough to handle any emergencies that may occur. Drivers who apply for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) need to pass the sight standards established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). If you were injured by a trucker with vision loss,…
Read MoreDoes Workers’ Comp Cover My Injuries From Commuting or Company Functions?
Many accidents away from the workplace are covered by workers’ compensation, as long as you were on the clock at the time. Call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in Newark, Seaford or Wilmington today to learn if you have a valid work injury case. Most injuries to workers – in construction, industry, retail, professional services, healthcare,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Levels of Spinal Cord Injuries?
Spinal cord injuries are often life-altering. You need the help of experienced personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers if you suffer any type of damage to your spinal cord in an accident that wasn’t your fault. The lawyers at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman are ready to assert your rights. Call us now. Accident victims who…
Read MoreRotator Cuff Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
The rotator cuff includes the tendons and muscles that keep your shoulder in place. It also allows you to raise your arms and reach above you. Injuries to the rotator cuff can cause loss of movement and severe pain. Call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in Newark, Seaford or Wilmington today if you suffered any type…
Read MoreCommon Defense Strategies In Accident Cases
Insurance adjusters and defense lawyers will try everything they can do to deny your claim or to reduce the amount of damages to which you are entitled. Insurance adjusters are not your friend, and you should never negotiate a settlement with an insurance adjuster. Instead, if you were in any type of accident, call Silverman,…
Read MoreAdvertisers Seem to be Trying to Increase the Number of Distracted Drivers on the Road
Driver distraction is the leading cause of crashes in Delaware. We don’t need advertisers increasing those numbers. If you were hurt by a distracted driver, call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in Newark, Seaford or Wilmington today. It’s bad enough that drivers text while they drive, talk on their cellphone, eat, drink, smoke and look at…
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