Holiday Injuries:  Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Killed by a Drunk Driver

Has a drunk driver caused the death of your loved one?  Delaware law allows his/her/their Estate to make a claim against the drunk driver.  The law also permits a recovery for certain members of the deceased’s family, such as a spouse, children, parents, and in some circumstances, other family members. Through this process, emergency transportation,
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You Don’t Have to be the Victim of an Irresponsible New Years’ Eve Partier.   

New Year’s Eve is a dangerous holiday for drivers and passengers alike.  Even if you have not had too much to drink, there is no guarantee that other people on the road are being responsible.  Auto accidents from drunk driving, distracted driving, and drowsy driving abound on the holidays. Although you may not always be
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Silent Electric Vehicles and Your Safety

We are all beginning to “see” a lot more electric cars on our roads and we can expect that there will be many more in our future.  However, even if you can “see” them, you may not be able to “hear” them. Encountering electric cars may require special attention in certain situations. Have you ever
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Parents and Teen Drivers

When you come to the realization that your teenager is going to be driving soon, it can cause a bit of anxiety on both the parents and teen.  To help ease some of that anxiety, try to always be calm and have patience with your soon to be new driver. Talk with your teen before
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Safe Holiday Travel

Newark, DE - Two Hurt when Car and Train Collide on W. Main St.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Tis the season for holiday parties and lots of cheer with our families, friends, and co-workers.  Because of the ongoing Covid pandemic still affecting the world, many people may choose to stay home again this year. If you do decide to travel, there are certain things you should consider before driving.  Every
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The Dangerous Colors of Fall

As the foliage changes this fall, many drivers and passengers alike will take time to enjoy the beautiful array of colors. Leaves on the ground are more concerning. What’s hidden in those leaves?  When the road is covered in leaves, it is less visible to drivers.  Lane markings may be less visible. Plus, hidden dangers
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Trick or Treat and Pedestrian Safety

Halloween has one of the highest rates of pedestrian-vehicle collisions involving children, of any night of the year – not a big surprise due to the numbers of children on the roads on Halloween. It is also a night of increased drunk driving by teens and adults participating in Halloween festivities. You can protect your
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The Importance of Finding a Knowledgeable Injury Attorney

Transcript: The laws of every state are a little bit different. No two states have identical laws when it comes to injury claims. One particular example in Delaware that a lawyer from another state may not appreciate is that in Delaware, if you’re injured and you’re from California, Maryland, wherever, and your own insurance company
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Driving on Delaware Roads

Do you have to drive in Delaware?  You’re not alone. Today’s Delaware traffic gives a whole new meaning to the term “defensive driving.” Many of the roads in Delaware are currently under construction and to quote from a song by Tod Chappelle, comedy guitarist, titled “I’m From Delaware:”             “Traffic’s bad out there, man; I
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Out of State Plaintiffs in Car Accidents

Hi, I’m Roger Landon. One of the lawyers at Murphy and Landon and Wilmington, Delaware. We’re an injury firm and we represent people who were injured in automobile accidents among other things I’d like to talk to you today about what happens when somebody from out of state comes into Delaware and has the unfortunate
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