Delaware auto accidents spike by more than 71% over the holidays
Holiday driving and traveling is stressful. In Delaware and across the nation, people take to the state roads to see friends and family. Often, they travel great distances. This adds to the danger of auto accidents. Researchers track trends of how often crashes occur...
Reasonable doubt and how to raise it in your criminal case
Before the prosecution can obtain a conviction, they have to prove that you committed the offense in question beyond a reasonable doubt. That’s a high standard, but it’s also one that is often misunderstood. Some people think that it requires the prosecution to prove...
Avoid these pitfalls when building your personal injury case
Building a personal injury case requires attention to detail and knowledge of the law. You’ll need to speak to witnesses, take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries, and anticipate defense arguments so that you’re prepared to counter them. Yet, while you’re...
Five steps you can take right now to build your car accident case
If you’re thinking about taking legal action against a negligent driver who caused your injuries, then you need to know how to build a compelling personal injury case. While your attorney can help you with much of the process, you shouldn’t hesitate to start building...
How truck accident cases are different from other personal injury lawsuits
Personal injury claims involving truck accidents are different from other motor vehicle accident cases in two key ways: The amount of damages involved and the parties who can potentially be held liable. Destructive force Newton's second law of motion says that force =...
Know what you are facing with DUI charges
Driving under the influence is taken seriously in Delaware. For people who are subject to a traffic stop and investigation for DUI, it can be intimidating. DUI charges frequently happen to people who have never been in any trouble with the law. Therefore, they are not...
Are fatal motor vehicle accidents increasing in Delaware?
Fatal motor vehicle accidents can result from various factors. Speeding, reckless driving, and device-driven distractions play a role in countless deaths in Delaware and throughout the nation. If the first half of the year is any indication, Delaware could be on its...
Can you block the prosecution’s evidence in your drug case?
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, you’ve probably got a lot of questions about what the process entails and your likelihood of beating of the prosecution. That’s understandable, and it’s important to ask those questions, even if you think that the...
Premises liability in Delaware, explained
You have probably heard about lawsuits involving someone who tripped and fell on a wet floor or uneven sidewalk and got badly injured. Have you ever wondered what the legal theory behind slip-and-fall accidents is in Delaware? This is an area of personal injury law...
Was your elderly loved one sedated against their will?
Sometimes a nursing home resident becomes combative. For example, if a resident has bipolar disorder and is going through a manic phase, they may become physically violent towards other residents or staff members. A bipolar resident who has become violent may need a...
