Middletown Personal Injury Lawyers
Strong advocacy for Delaware accident victims and families
Middletown is a warm community town many family homes, an Amazon fulfillment center, and events like the Olde Tyme Peach Festival and a charity marathon. There are three high schools, a tech school, and residents can attend a Wilmington University campus. The joys of living in Middletown are often altered when the people who live in, visit, and do business in Middletown suffer vehicle, workplace, and fatal accidents. Silverman, McDonald & Friedman has more than 100 years of combined experience for personal injury victims. Our Middletown personal injury lawyers have recovered more than $60 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Call us today to assert your right to hold the wrongdoers accountable and the compensation you deserve.
How can we help?
What types of accidents do your Middletown personal injury lawyers handle
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we have the experience and professional relationships to represent victims and families in the following types of accidents.
Vehicle accidents
Our Middletown personal injury lawyers represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders when the following accidents occur on Delaware Route 1, US Route 301, or any other state or local Delaware roads:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents with large commercial trucks or small delivery trucks
- Motorcycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft vehicles
- Bus accidents
Other accidents
Our team also handles the following types of accidents:
- Premises liability accidents. We represent shoppers, consumers, and visitors who slip and fall, are struck by objects, are attacked, or suffer injuries because the property owner failed to inspect their property, make necessary repairs, and warn users of any dangers. We file claims against for-profit businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and homeowners who fail to keep their premises safe.
- Accidents due to defective products. We file claims when manufacturers place their profit before your safety. Our Middletown personal injury lawyers file claims against manufacturers and other responsible companies for failing to properly design or construct their products and for failing to warn users of known dangers. We handle claims involving defective drugs, medical devices, vehicle parts, tools, equipment, household products, and other defective products.
Workers’ compensation claims
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our lawyers take great pride in helping employees who are injured while doing their jobs. In workers’ compensation cases, there is no requirement to prove your employer was negligent. Generally, if you are injured or suffer an occupational illness while doing your job, you can file a workers’ compensation claim.
Worker’s compensation benefits in Delaware include payment of your medical bills, temporary wage loss benefits, and permanent disability benefits if you have a permanent disability. You may also be eligible for vocational benefits if you should be trained for a new job.
Our Middletown workers’ compensation lawyers represent families if your loved one dies while doing their job. We also file FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act).
Wrongful death accidents
Our personal injury laws help families obtain justice and the compensation they deserve when a loved one dies in a Middletown accident due to the negligence of individuals, businesses, government entities, and other responsible parties.
We’ll explain who is eligible to receive compensation and what compensation you can receive.
If criminal charges are filed, such as when a drunk driver causes the death of a family member, we’ll cording your civil case with the criminal charges.
What types of injuries do accidents cause in Middletown?
Our Middletown personal injury lawyers work with your doctors and our network of doctors to verify your injuries, understand all the medical treatments you’ll need, and every way your injuries affect every aspect of your life. We handle all types of injuries caused by all our areas of representation including:
- Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other head trauma
- Burn injuries
- Spinal cord injuries include paralysis and herniated discs
- Amputation/loss of limb
- Fractures/broken bones
- Back, shoulder, and neck pain
- Nerve and muscle injuries
- Ligament, tendon, and tissue damage
- Crush injuries including internal bleeding and internal organ damage
- Whiplash
- Road rash
- Hearing loss
- Vision loss
- Heart failure
- Scarring and disfigurement
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we represent employees who suffer occupational injuries including musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory illnesses, and other occupational diseases. We also represent workers who suffer repetitive stress injuries such as bursitis or carpal tunnel syndrome. We’ll also explain your right to file coronavirus claims.
How do you fight for personal injury victims?
We’ll answer all your questions and guide you through the claims process so you understand how your claim is proceeding. You can always feel free to contact us. We’ve helped numerous clients just like you obtain strong recoveries.
We handle every phase of your Middletown personal injury claim including:
- Consulting with you. We’ll take the time to understand what happened, answer your questions, and give you an overview of the claims process. We also review your medical care to ensure you’re seeing the doctors and healthcare providers you need to improve your health.
- Investigating the accident. In cases other than workers’ compensation cases, we need to show that the defendants were negligent or that a manufacturer should be held strictly liable. We use investigators who will investigate the accident site and speak with witnesses, Our investigators may also speak with local residents and businesses to see if they have any videos or images of the accident.
We also discuss your case with the police (if they were called to the accident site), and traffic reconstruction experts (if necessary). We may also speak with building officials, fire safety officials, and other professionals. If a defective product causes your injuries, we’ll consult with product safety experts.
- Questioning everyone involved. Our Middletown personal injury lawyers will submit written questions to every defendant and orally question (in person) every defendant and every person who has information about the accident or your injuries.
- Discussing your medical injuries. We’ll speak with your doctors so we can understand the full scope of your medical injuries and future medical needs.
- Negotiating with the insurance company. We’ll assess all your damages and negotiate with the insurance carriers to try to obtain a fair settlement.
- Arguing your case in court. We’ll present your case to a Middletown jury if your case doesn’t settle.
We’ll be your advocate and by your side every step of the way.
How much is my personal injury claim worth in Delaware?
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we work to make you whole again – to place you in as close to a position as possible as you were before the accident. Our Middletown personal injury lawyers demand compensation for all your current and future:
- Medical expenses including emergency care, surgeries, hospitalizations, doctor visits, rehabilitative care, psychological care, medications, and assistive devices/technologies.
- Loss of income which includes lost wages, benefits, and earnings – for as long as you can’t work.
- Pain and suffering which includes all your pains, aches, misery, anxiety, worries, and depression.
- Other damages including property damage, scarring and disfigurement, loss of life’s pleasures, loss of bodily function, and loss of consortium.
How much time do I have to file my personal injury claim?
Generally, all personal injury victims in Delaware must file their complaints within two years of the date of the accident. Some shorter exceptions may apply such as when you file a claim against the Delaware Department of Transportation.
There are different time limits for workers’ compensation claims. Generally, you must notify your employer immediately if you have an accident. We’ll explain what time limits apply.
We strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.
Speak with our Middletown personal injury lawyers today
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we understand how scared you are. You’re in a lot of physical pain. The medical bills are mounting. If you can’t work, you can’t pay your bills. Our Middletown personal injury lawyers are ready to help you today. We’re skilled at showing how your accident happened and who is responsible. We demand full compensation for all your injuries. Please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We have offices in Seaford, Newark, and Wilmington, Delaware. Our attorneys handle cases on a contingency fee basis.