According to data from an analysis performed at the University of Washington, there are approximately 300 deaths in the United States each year attributed to police pursuits gone awry. Car accidents happen each day in the United States; however, many individuals already find it difficult getting compensation for their accidents. This process is often even[…] Read More
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What are the Most Common Car Accident Locations?
Most communities have well-known intersections or parking lots where car accidents seem to occur more frequently than other areas. Some drivers even go out of their way to avoid these trouble spots to hopefully reduce the chance of motor vehicle accident. Learning more about when and where traffic accidents happen can help drivers reduce their[…] Read More
Amazon’s High Rate of Warehouse Worker Injuries
Amazon’s massive growth has also created thousands of jobs in it’s warehouses in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. Nationwide, the retail delivery giant added 500,000 workers in 2020 and sales soared to $386.1 billion. As of last year, Amazon employed 25,000 full- and part-time jobs in Pennsylvania; 49,000 in New Jersey; and 4,500 in Delaware,[…] Read More
What Causes Intersection Car Accidents?
Most drivers pass through an intersection many times a day, thousands of times a year. Many do not give it another thought until a car accident happens. The Federal Highway Administration reports that as many as 2.5 million crashes happen at intersections each year across the United States. To put that into perspective, nearly 40[…] Read More
What are Some Important Smartphone Safety Tips for Drivers?
The use of smartphones is predominant in modern society. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, as of April 2021, about 97 percent of all Americans own a cellphone, and 85 percent of them own a smartphone. As mobile devices became more common, they are also became more comprehensive. Cellphones are no longer just[…] Read More
What is Strict Products Liability?
Strict liability is a legal doctrine that holds a person or company responsible for their actions for products that cause damage, regardless of their fault or negligence. The term is often used interchangeably with products liability, but they are not the same. There are multiple types of products liability. The most common form is strict[…] Read More
How Do Car Accidents Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an unnatural movement, hit to the head, or violent shaking causes the brain to strike against the skull. When this happens, brain tissue absorbs this impact. Depending on the amount of force and if the person was moving when it happened, the damage can vary from mild to[…] Read More
What is the Coming and Going Rule in Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ Compensation is a no-fault insurance system designed to protect employees who become injured or ill in the workplace. Workers’ Compensation is funded by employers who are participating in the program. In Delaware and other states, the majority of employers are required to have Workers’ Compensation insurance. Workers’ Compensation benefits include payments to cover costs[…] Read More
When Does a Car Accident Case Go to Trial?
An individual who ends up in a serious car accident hopes that their insurance company will be able to compensate them for their injuries and property damage. In many cases, the process goes smoothly, but other victims face more challenges. A car accident victim who is unable to settle their claim has the option of[…] Read More
What Should I Never Do After a Car Accident?
From minor fender benders to serious crashes, car accidents are fairly common in the United States. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, 6.76 million car accidents were reported by police in 2019. Between bodily injuries and property damage, the toll of a crash is staggering. It is so important to know what[…] Read More