New Jersey parents settle wrongful death suit
Friday, 18 November 2016
It seems as if every year there are several high-profile tragedies involving guns – these might be carefully-planned mass shootings or accidents that can affect any family. When a gun goes off on accident, the results can be beyond devastating. One New Jersey family discovered that gun-related accidents can even occur when there are no
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Compensatory damages in a wrongful death suit
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
When a person has been harmed by the negligence of another, it’s not unlikely that the person who has been harmed will seek legal advice. After all, usually the harm comes with a financial aspect such as expensive medical bills and lost wages. In the case of wrongful death, though, the possible damages a family
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How do I start determining liability of property owner?
Friday, 29 July 2016
With the back-to-school season upon many residents of Wilmington, many may be either going out shopping in the near future or moving into a new rental unit. In any event, a dangerous property condition can wreak havoc on a person’s plans for the rest of the year. Sometimes a shopping trip results in a seemingly
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Over 136,000 people perished in fatal accidents in 2014
Thursday, 16 June 2016
The unfortunate nature of accidents is that they are unpredictable and can strike at any time. For some residents of Wilmington, a fatal accident involving a loved one can change the course of their life forever. When accidents are a direct result of the irresponsibility of another, the outcome can be even more tragic as
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Aiding Delaware families after a wrongful death
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
When families of a Delaware deceased accident victim first ponder a wrongful death lawsuit, they may encounter the reality that a price cannot be put on someone’s life. However, the sudden loss of a family member often means that the rest of the family is thrown into financial turmoil. Funerals are notoriously expensive, and the
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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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