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Construction Accidents FAQs
1. What is a construction accident lawsuit?
A construction accident lawsuit is a legal claim made by someone who has been injured on a construction site as result of negligence or a safety violation. This could involve faulty equipment, dangerous site conditions, or failure to adhere to safety standards. The lawsuit aims to seek compensation for the injured party's medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages directly related to the accident. It can be filed against various entities such as the construction site owner, contractors, or equipment manufacturers, depending on who is found liable for the accident. More ›
ShareHow to File a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim
Military veterans, civilian workers, and their family members who lived on or worked at Camp Lejeune during the period August 1953 to December 1987 are at increased risk of illness from water contamination on the base and may be entitled to financial compensation. 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
ShareTexting While Driving - What Are The Rules in Delaware?
Texting while driving is a huge concern for Delaware lawmakers and citizens. Every year, too many people are killed and seriously injured by distracted driving on our roads. More ›
ShareMass Tort FAQs
Mass torts, class action, and multidistrict litigation are terms that are often heard but maybe not as often understood. We have put together some of the questions that we frequently hear in relation to mass torts to help you understand more about these lawsuits. More ›
SharePhiladelphia Negligent Security Cases Highlight Liability For Crimes On Business Premises
In two high-profile negligent security cases recently filed in the Philadelphia courts, McDonald’s and Pat’s King of Steaks are being sued in connection with fatal attacks on their premises. We look at the legal issues in these cases. More ›
ShareBoating Accidents in Delaware: A Brief Look at the Numbers
Every June, the United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.) publishes a detailed report on boating accidents in the U.S. during the previous year. It breaks down all of the recreational boating incidents across the country by location, outcome, type of watercraft, cause of accident, weather and water conditions, and other relevant factors. The report is freely available, and the U.S.C.G. encourages people to read and share it, with the hope that it will improve boater education and safety for all. More ›
ShareWhat Damages Can You Recover After a Pedestrian, Bike, or Golf Cart Accident?
At Morris James, our auto accident lawyers see many car and truck accidents, but motor vehicle accidents are not the only accidents that happen on Delaware roads and trails. We have a large number of pedestrians, cyclists, and golf cart users in our communities who are at risk of accidents, often involving bigger vehicles. Along our beautiful coastal areas in the summer, you will see many people out walking, running, or leaving the car at home and opting to use their bikes or golf carts to get to the beach or coffee shop. When these road users are involved in an accident with a larger vehicle, they can be seriously injured because they do not have the same protections as occupants of cars, trucks, and SUVs. More ›
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