Protecting Settlements and Verdicts for Injured Minors

Parents and guardians often have questions about what happens to the settlement money when a case resolves in favor of a minor.  The short answer?  The money is protected for the minor until they reach the age of majority. How? It depends. Options available depend upon the age of the child and the health of
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2020 DelDOT Traffic Fatalities Statistics Show Decrease in Safety Precautions

Unsurprisingly, the number of traffic fatalities decreased in 2020.  What is interesting is that the number of alcohol related fatalities, which had been on a downward trend since 2015, slightly increased last year.   There was also a substantial increase in the number of fatalities caused by a failure to wear a seatbelt.  Delaware Department of
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Why you should avoid a PIP deductible when purchasing car insurance

With more people purchasing car insurance online, fewer people are consulting insurance agents. Many are learning the hard way that their large deductibles prevent them from collecting on a very valuable part of their auto insurance policy:  Personal Injury Protection or PIP. PIP is the portion of your car insurance policy that will pay for
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Top 10 Pedestrian Safety Tips

Pedestrian accidents increase in summer and fall.  These collisions include people who are walking, skating and riding bicycles.  With more people outdoors to step away from their computers and enjoy the weather, there are more opportunities for cars, trucks and vans to collide with them. Here are the Top 10 ways to avoid being the
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Top 10 Pedestrian Safety Tips

Pedestrian accidents increase in summer and fall.  These collisions include people who are walking, skating and riding bicycles.  With more people outdoors who step away from their computers to enjoy the weather, there are more opportunities for cars, trucks and vans to collide with them. Here are the Top 10 ways to avoid being the
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If You Are In A Car Accident Caused By An Uninsured Drunk Driver

If You Are In A Car Accident Caused By An Uninsured Drunk Driver And You Are Seriously Injured, How Do You Get Your Medical Expenses And Lost Wages Paid?  The Answer: Through Your Own Car Insurance Have you been seriously injured in a car accident by an uninsured, drunken driver?  If so, the experienced attorneys at
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Damages In Car Accident Death Cases In Delaware

In 2018, car accidents in Delaware killed 110 people and injured more than 8,000 others.   About 36 per cent of those car accident deaths were alcohol related.(2018 traffic accidents report)     In 2017, car accidents in Delaware killed 126 people and injured more than 8,300 others.   About 37 per cent of the accidents causing death
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Preventing Motorcycle Accidents

Few things compare to the thrill of roaring down the highway on the back of a motorcycle, with the sun at your back and the open road ahead. Many cities have active motorcycling communities, with thousands of aficionados gathering regularly for group rides and events. As new riders join the ranks of more seasoned bikers
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Plaintiff’s Alcohol Consumption Calls $11.4M Verdict into Question

An $11.4 million verdict in favor of a man who was struck from behind on his bicycle may now be in doubt, after a Florida appeals court sent the case back to jurors to determine whether the cyclist was too drunk to blame the crash on the driver who hit him. The Fourth District Court
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Man Severely Injured in NJ Transit Bus Crash Awarded $12.75M in Settlement

The state of New Jersey has approved a $12.75 million settlement between New Jersey Transit and a pedestrian who was left with traumatic brain injuries after being struck by a bus. The plaintiff, Jason Gillespie, suffered catastrophic injuries, including multiple brain hemorrhages, skull fractures, and a permanent brain injury, when the NJ Transit bus plowed
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