Remote Work and Workers’ Compensation
The past year and a half saw thousands of Delaware workers move from the office to telecommuting and remote work. Are you still eligible for workers’ compensation if you are injured while working from home? The attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman have answers. Contact us in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford for a consultation. The…
Read MoreWhat Are the Causes of Heavy Machinery Accidents?
Employees who regularly use heavy machinery can suffer serious, even life-altering injuries. The Delaware workers’ compensation lawyers of Silverman, McDonald & Friedman can help you secure the benefits you need if you were hurt on the job. Call us in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford today to learn more. Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Records: What You Should Know
As with everything related to employment, there’s always a paper trail. The Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman can help you through the process to make sure your claim is submitted correctly and on time. Call us in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford for more information. Whenever an employee suffers an injury at…
Read MoreExtra Precaution While Approaching Railroad Crossings
Train collisions are rare compared to car or truck accidents, but they are almost always fatal. The Delaware injury attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman can help you secure the compensation you deserve if injured in a collision involving a train. Call one of our offices in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford today for more information.…
Read MoreCan 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,…
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