Who may be sued for wrongful death in Delaware?
Friday, 19 February 2016
Dealing with a fatal accident is likely the worst nightmare of any individual or family who has lost a loved one. Whether it was a car accident that produced fatal injuries, a dangerous property condition that took a life or some other scenario, the aftermath can be devastating. In the state of Delaware, like other
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Property liability in Delaware fatal accidents
Friday, 20 November 2015
The last thing any property owner wants is an accident occurring on his or her property. Still, accidents, by their very nature, can be unexpected and sometimes unavoidable. On the other hand, some accidents are entirely preventable and need not happen. When a damaging accident occurs on someone else’s property, the injured party – or
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Wrongful death action offers compensation for unexpected loss
Friday, 11 September 2015
One of the worst things any person can go through is the loss of a loved one at the hands of another. Even when the other person’s involvement in the death is entirely accidental, it can be enormously difficult to come to terms with a shocking, unanticipated loss. In cases of fatal accidents, as tough
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Types of damages in a Delaware wrongful death award
Thursday, 13 August 2015
There are few things tougher to cope with than the loss of a loved one. In cases where a loved one’s death is sudden and unanticipated, families may struggle severely with both shock and grief. Once the shock begins to wear off, a family often has a new set of struggles: getting by without an
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What you can do to prevent motorcycle accidents in Delaware
Wednesday, 03 June 2015
The Share the Road and Respect Your Ride campaigns, sponsored by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety as well as state and local law enforcement, will be coming to an end this Saturday, but that’s when the true work begins to promote motorcycle safety. Both drivers and motorcyclists need to do their part for the
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Can cameras be used to protect nursing home residents?
Tuesday, 05 May 2015
A national debate is currently going on over the legality of video surveillance cameras in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. On one hand, the families of residents say that video cameras can protect their loved ones from abuse and neglect, while on the other hand many facilities argue that the cameras infringe on the
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Newark ups drunk driving enforcement after rash of fatalities
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Fatal drunk driving accidents have torn apart the lives of countless families in Delaware in recent years. Our firm has represented some of these families in wrongful death lawsuits, so we understand the toll these horrible accidents have. Unfortunately, over the past two years there have been five alcohol-related fatal car accidents in the Newark
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What are the signs of nursing home abuse?
Friday, 27 February 2015
Many Delaware residents have had to deal with the tough situation of placing their elderly parents or grandparents in nursing home facilities. The situation is only made worse when they begin to worry that their loved one is being mistreated by nursing home staff. If this is a situation that you have found yourself in, read
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Who can file a wrongful death claim in Delaware?
Thursday, 05 February 2015
Losing a loved one is perhaps the most difficult thing a person can experience. It can be even more difficult when the death resulted from the wrongful act of another person or entity. Not only does the family have to deal with their loss, they also have to go on knowing that the death could
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