Personal Injury

$2.2 million settlement: a man who, while in the course and scope of his employment, lost both legs when struck on the side of the road by a truck driver

$2.1 million settlement: Navy SEAL struck by a driver who left the roadway, causing serious injuries to his legs

$875,000 settlement: bicyclist who injured an eye when struck by a teenage car driver

$850,000 settlement: young lady injured her shoulder in a multi-car accident which resulted in surgery, lost earnings, and medical expenses

$615,000 settlement: 47-year-old man struck by a car while changing a tire, resulting in a significant arm injury

$500,000 settlement: wrongful death claim where the defendant crossed the center line, killing the mother of 5 adult children

$445,000 settlement: 60-year-old tractor-trailer driver rear-ended by another tractor-trailer, resulting in neck and back surgeries

$350,000 settlement: 44-year-old woman who suffered orthopedic injuries resulting in surgery as a result of a motor vehicle accident

$297,500 settlement: policy limits wrongful death settlement arising out of a motor vehicle accident

$250,000 settlement: 51-year-old man who suffered a neck injury requiring surgery as a result of a motor vehicle accident

$220,000 settlement: 46-year-old female cafeteria worker, injured low back lifting a tray of juice and subsequently diagnosed with failed back syndrome

$205,000 settlement: 32-year-old male maintenance worker sustained low back injury while moving a trash dumpster, requiring multiple surgeries

$164,990 settlement: 49-year-old male bus driver sustained low back and knee injuries when the bus hit a deep pothole, resulting in knee replacement surgery

$125,000 settlement: 66-year-old woman who suffered an eye injury as a result of a trip and fall at a retail store

$90,000 jury verdict: 44-year-old man rear-ended in an automobile accident resulting in muscular injuries and an elbow nerve injury

In Delaware, injured victims have the right to hold those responsible for their injuries accountable. When another person’s negligence on the road causes injury you may pursue compensation to cover a number of financial issues, including:

• medical expenses (past and future)

• lost wages and reduced earning capacity

• pain and suffering / loss of enjoyment

• property damage (where relevant)

• out-of-pocket expenses tied to recovery

The answer depends on many factors, including the circumstances of your injury, the available evidence, and whether you have legal representation. But if you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you have the legal right to pursue justice and compensation, and we can help you get it. Learn more about "winning" a personal injury claim. 

When someone is injured because of another person’s negligence, proving that injury in a legal claim is essential — but not always easy. While broken bones and visible wounds are often straightforward, other types of injuries can be much more difficult to establish, especially when the symptoms aren’t immediately obvious or don’t show up on medical scans.

If you’ve suffered a serious injury that isn’t visible on the outside but continues to affect your daily life, you may already know how frustrating it is to feel doubted or dismissed. Even the most life-altering injuries can also be the hardest to prove. Learn more. 

After an accident, one of the first steps you need to take (after calling the police and getting medical attention) is to notify your insurer about the accident. You should inform your insurer even if you were not at fault in the accident. This initiates the claims process to compensate you for your repairs, medical bills, and other costs. The insurance company will assign a claims adjuster to handle this process. Learn more about understanding insurance after an accident. 

The death of a loved one is always a difficult and tragic event. If the death was caused by someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, it can be even more devastating. If you have lost a family member in Delaware due to another person's negligence, you may be eligible to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. As with any lawsuit, there are procedures that must be followed, deadlines that must be met, and rules on who is entitled to file the claim. Learn more about the process. 

Injuries in a car accident can vary from minor scratching and bruising to broken bones, internal injuries, brain damage, and loss of life. Even injuries that at first seem minor can lead to scarring, risk of infection, and long-term physical and mental harm. Even small accidents can result in significant injuries that may require extensive medical treatment and cost thousands of dollars in medical bills. In addition to causing physical pain and discomfort, car accidents can leave victims with emotional trauma.

The most common injuries are

• Back pain
• Whiplash
• Dental trauma
• Brain injury
• Lacerations
• Lung injuries
• Bone fractures
• Psychological harm

You may be wondering what to do after a car accident. After you have been in a car accident, cover all your bases. Injuries, however small or large, can occur, and you should catalog them correctly for your case. Beyond your injuries, you will also want to document the scene of the accident, vehicle damage, and other relevant details about the crash that could help you support your case. Learn more. 

There are a number of clear benefits that come with hiring an attorney to represent you in your personal injury case. First and foremost, being represented by a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney who routinely handles accident and injury cases may be the best possible way to level the playing field when going head-to-head with an insurance company's corporate counsel. When you hire a reputable personal injury attorney, you're dealing with a professional who is well-versed in the laws and procedural rules that are relevant to your case, and has a commitment to seeing that justice is done.

Hiring a personal injury attorney can also save you a lot of time and effort. There's a lot of work that goes into seeing a personal injury claim from filing to completion. Unless you can set aside the necessary time to juggle things such as witness statements, police reports, medical documentation, and the like, you might be better off having an attorney investigate, organize, and present the case on your behalf.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, an attorney can advocate for you, helping you to navigate the complex and often frustrating world of insurance claims and settlements.