As autumn progresses and daylight hours grow shorter, more Delaware residents find themselves walking after dark. Whether crossing a street after work, walking through a neighborhood, or heading to a local store, reduced visibility can increase the risk of a pedestrian accident. When a driver strikes someone on foot, the consequences can be severe. Pedestrians…
A deer can appear in front of your vehicle with almost no warning. Even a collision at moderate speed can cause serious injuries, extensive vehicle damage, and unexpected expenses. For Delaware drivers, the question is often whether insurance will cover the accident when no other motorist was involved. The answer depends on the type of…
After a serious Delaware car accident, an insurance adjuster may ask whether you were wearing a seatbelt. If you weren’t, you might worry that the insurance company can blame you for your injuries or refuse to pay compensation. Delaware law provides important protections in this situation. Although wearing a seatbelt is generally required, failure to…
Delaware drivers are accustomed to seeing 25 mph speed limits on residential streets. But a new state law is changing that standard, with potentially important consequences for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and people injured in neighborhood crashes. On September 8, 2026, Delaware enacted House Bill 363, reducing the statutory speed limit in residential districts from 25…
A walk through a Wilmington neighborhood or afternoon at a local park can turn into an emergency when an uncontrolled dog attacks. After a serious bite, victims often wonder whether the owner can claim, “My dog has never bitten anyone before,” and avoid responsibility. In Delaware, that argument generally does not decide the case. State…
Road construction is a familiar sight throughout New Castle County. Drivers traveling on I-95 and major corridors such as Route 141 regularly encounter lane shifts, construction vehicles, workers near traffic, temporary barriers, and changing traffic patterns. For construction workers, these projects can also mean working only feet away from moving vehicles and heavy equipment. When…
If you’re injured while working in Delaware, workers’ compensation is often the first source of benefits. But that doesn’t necessarily mean workers’ compensation is your only possible claim. The key question is who caused the injury. When an injury occurs because of, and in the course of employment, Delaware’s Workers’ Compensation Act generally provides the…
Consumers reasonably expect the products they buy and use to be safe when they’re used as intended. Unfortunately, defective appliances, tools, vehicle components, medical products, children’s products, and other consumer goods can cause serious injuries. When that happens in Delaware, determining who is legally responsible can be more complicated than simply blaming the company whose…
Yes, Delaware is commonly described as a no-fault state because drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. After an accident, PIP can pay certain injury-related expenses regardless of who caused the collision. But Delaware’s system is sometimes misunderstood. No-fault insurance doesn’t mean the driver who caused the crash cannot be held responsible….
Construction sites are among the most hazardous workplaces, with employees facing risks from heavy machinery, falls, electrical hazards, falling objects, and other dangerous conditions. Even when safety protocols are followed, serious accidents can still occur, leaving workers with injuries that require extensive medical treatment and time away from work. If you’ve been injured in a…
