Jury Duty – And Why its Important

Jury Trials are fundamental to our system of justice and an individual’s right to a jury trial. Jurors play a critical role in ensuring that the court can meet its obligations under the law and ensure that justice is available to everyone. Our juries are selected from our communities to hear and deliberate upon the
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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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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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Murphy & Landon Supports Combined Campaign for Justice

The Combined Campaign for Justice (CCJ) raises funds each year to provide operating support for Delaware’s three civil legal aid organizations: Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc. (DVLS) Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD) These organizations provide free legal services to Delaware’s most vulnerable citizens – people who are poor,
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Firefly is BACK!

The Firefly Music Festival is coming back this year.  COVID-19 delayed this 4-day music festival in Dover, Delaware last year, and even pushed it from its normal JUNE timeframe to September this year. On September 23, 2021, the festivities will begin! But, slow your roll, folks. First, let’s talk TRAFFIC.  We are a small state
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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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Lauren A. Cirrinicione, Co-Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, Co-Hosted the 2021 DTLA Annual Convention This Year

A member of the DTLA Board of Governors and Continuing Legal Education Co-Chair from 2019-2021, Lauren Cirrinicione, co-hosted the DTLA Annual Convention, helping to educate Delaware trial attorneys with updates on Delaware law and ideas on how to better represent their clients.  Several in- state and out-of-state presenters spoke to the group, including U.S. Senator
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Understanding Medical Malpractice

What is Medical Malpractice? Medical Malpractice is a type of lawsuit where a person seeks justice for injury or death caused by a negligent medical provider.  A medical provider can be a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or other professional who cares for patients.  The case can be brought by, or on behalf of the injured person,
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Choosing An Attorney to Represent You

Choosing an attorney can be one of the more important things you do when you need representation in a case.  Because most of us only have a limited number of occasions in our lifetimes when we need an attorney to handle a case for us, it may be hard to know if you’ve made the
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