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Navigating the Holiday Roads with Care and Empathy
Cultivating Knowledge and Advocacy for Safer Journeys
In the wake of a fatal crash on Milton-Ellendale Highway in Milton, Delaware, on December 15, our hearts ache. Our deepest condolences to all those impacted by this tragedy.
This incident serves as a somber reminder to prioritize responsible driving practices, promote empathy on the roads, and acknowledge the vulnerability that all drivers share. More ›
ShareWhat Workers' Compensation Benefits are You Entitled to in Delaware?
In the unfortunate event that you are injured at work, it is crucial to understand the benefits you are entitled to under Delaware workers' compensation law, and how to access them. When you are dealing with an injury, mounting medical bills, and unpaid leave, you may need financial support without delay to be able to provide for yourself and your family. The workers' compensation attorneys at Morris James can help with this. More ›
ShareWho Can Be Sued in a Negligent Security Lawsuit?
A negligent security case arises when a person is the victim of a crime on someone else’s property due to the failure of the property owner to maintain reasonable security measures. Several different types of defendants could be liable, including business owners, landlords, property managers, and security companies that may owe a duty of care to the injured victim. As you navigate this complex area of premises liability, it is helpful to understand who the typical defendants are in a negligent security action. More ›
ShareNegligent Security: Are you an Invitee, Licensee, or Trespasser, and Why Does It Matter?
A negligent security claim is a type of premises liability claim. Premises liability laws vary slightly from state to state, but generally categorize visitors to a property into three groups: invitee, licensee, and trespasser. In this article, we look at the different types of visitor to a property and how that affects a property owner’s liability in a negligent security lawsuit. More ›
Share10 Documents To Support Your Medical Malpractice Claim
If you are considering a medical malpractice claim, it is important to understand what types of documents and other records you should keep. These documents will be used as evidence to support your legal claim for compensation. When crucial evidence is missing or incomplete, it can affect whether or not your medical negligence claim is successful, or how much compensation you are awarded. Fortunately, even if you do not have some of the documents listed here, your attorney may be able to obtain copies for you. More ›
ShareA Closer Look at Traffic Accidents in Delaware
Every year, the Delaware State Police publish an Annual Traffic Statistical Report which provides details about the accidents, drivers, vehicles, conditions, causes, and other relevant information from across the state for the preceding year. In this article, the Morris James car accident attorneys take a closer look at the traffic accident statistics for Delaware for 2022, and what we can learn from them. More ›
ShareNavigating the Roads: Understanding the Complex Landscape of Motorcycle Safety
Empathy, Education, and Advocacy for Safer Journeys More ›
ShareThe Dos and Don'ts of Medical Malpractice
Understanding a medical malpractice claim is the first step to protecting yourself and your right to compensation when you have been the victim of medical malpractice. Our medical malpractice attorneys at Morris James are seasoned professionals with years of experience handling medical malpractice claims. In this article, we discuss some of the dos and don’ts of the often complex process of a medical malpractice case. More ›
ShareUnderstanding Car Insurance After an Accident
Car accidents, unfortunately, are a common occurrence, and navigating the aftermath can be confusing and stressful. A vital part of this process involves understanding how car insurance works after an accident. More ›
ShareWho Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice cases are highly complex and often involve various parties. Knowing who to hold accountable for your injuries is not an easy task, and requires a thorough investigation of your case and the people or organizations that may be legally liable. This article is a starting point for understanding the different types of defendants, the complexity of deciding who to sue, and the reasons for suing different parties in a medical malpractice claim. More ›
ShareUnderstanding Compensation in Negligent Security Lawsuits
When you enter a property, the property owner owes you a legal duty of care to protect you from dangerous and unsafe conditions. If you are injured in an attack while you are on the property which could have been prevented by adequate security measures, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the property owner. More ›
ShareWhat is Happening in the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits?
Although the tragedy of the Camp Lejeune toxic water contamination goes back decades, the current litigation is only in its earliest stages. Some claimants are starting to file administrative claims with JAG’s Tort Claims Units (which must be filed by August 2024 at the latest.) Others are in the 6 month waiting period after filing an administrative claim, and before filing a civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Those who have already filed a civil lawsuit in federal court are stalled in legal processes while the court tries to manage the huge caseload of over 1,000 Camp Lejeune cases to date. As far as we are aware, no settlements have been reached yet in the Camp Lejeune litigation. More ›
ShareMajor Update in the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination Litigation: the Elective Option
The Department of the Navy is offering an expedited resolution process for Camp Lejeune water contamination victims. While this may be a quicker way for injured victims to get compensation, it is not the best option for all claimants. More ›
ShareYour First Meeting With A Medical Malpractice Lawyer: How To Prepare and What To Expect
Retaining a medical malpractice lawyer is vital when you have been the victim of medical negligence. Some people delay meeting with a medical malpractice lawyer because they feel intimidated or are overwhelmed dealing with their physical and emotional injuries, but time is of the essence. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for your first meeting with a medical malpractice attorney can help. More ›
ShareCalculating Pain and Suffering in a Medical Malpractice Case: What You Need to Know
Medical malpractice happens when a patient is injured by the mistake of a healthcare professional. Medical providers are expected, by their patients and by the law, to provide a certain standard of care, and if they fall below that standard, they can be held liable for the harm that they cause. This includes paying financial compensation to the injured victim. In a medical malpractice case, compensation goes beyond the medical bills, lost wages, and other economic damages that can be calculated with receipts and invoices - it includes an amount for the pain and suffering of the victim. In many medical malpractice cases, pain and suffering is the biggest portion of the compensation award or settlement. More ›
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