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The human brain is incredibly complex, and incredibly delicate. All it takes is a single injury to change your life. As attorneys who represent people injured in accidents in Delaware, we've seen the aftermath of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) over and over again. Unfortunately, too many lives have been permanently altered by preventable injuries. We're...

Understanding the financial impact of car accidents If you’ve been involved in a roadway crash, you likely know how much the expenses add up firsthand. But most drivers who haven’t been hurt in a collision likely aren’t aware of the indirect financial impact crashes in the United States have. A recent report by the National...

After years of progress, research shows a troubling reversal. A new survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has revealed a troubling trend in roadway safety, with the number of dangerous driving behaviors rising after declining steadily between 2018 and 2020. Unsafe practices such as speeding, running red lights, drowsy driving, and operating vehicles...

In an accident, broken glass has the potential to cause severe and sometimes fatal injuries. Some of the most serious car accident injuries are caused by razor-sharp pieces of glass from the vehicle's windshield, rear window, side windows, or mirrors striking drivers, passengers, and bystanders. During a crash, the force of the collision can shatter...

What are some of the best ways to avoid being involved or injured in a car accident caused by another driver in Delaware? Here are some safety tips from experts who know a lot about car crashes – the Delaware State Police. “One key to driving safely is patience and defensive driving,” according to two...

October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month in Delaware Pedestrian accidents that result in serious injuries or fatalities remain a serious problem in Delaware. That's one reason the State of Delaware has designated October as "Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month." "The state of Delaware is committed to reducing and eliminating pedestrian fatalities through public education programs, safety...

Too many people are being injured and killed on our roadways. Car accident fatalities for the first half of this year in Delaware increased by 43 percent, according to a recent nationwide analysis of fatal car accidents conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC). "We must not become complacent," Mark Chung, executive vice president of...

The rear-end collision is one of the most common types of crashes that injure people on Delaware roadways. This type of car accident is serious but often downplayed by insurance companies looking to save money and pay crash victims as little as possible. People hurt in rear-end accidents must protect their health and legal rights....

The shoulder is a complex joint that is critical for the full function of your arms. As a result, any shoulder injury has the potential to be painful and debilitating. In a car accident, you are at risk of suffering a shoulder injury due to the force of impact. If not addressed promptly, a shoulder...

Over the last two years, fatal car accidents have skyrocketed in Delaware and across the U.S. A surge in fatal car accidents killed nearly 43,000 people in 2021, according to a new federal estimate. The deadly trend is being described as a "crisis" by top traffic and safety officials. After about 30 years of declining...