Traffic stops, drug charges and the Fourth Amendment
Many drug charges arise out of simple traffic stops. For example, a young man will be driving home when a police car flashes its lights and directs him to pull over. The officer steps out of the car and tells the man he ran a stop sign, or perhaps that one of his tail...
Delaware man faces ninth DUI charge
A Delaware man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol for the ninth time on the night of July 19 after he allegedly lost control of his SUV and crashed in Kent County. After being taken into custody at the scene, the 63-year-old Dover resident was...
Motor vehicle accidents and femur trauma
Femur fractures are painful and severe potential outcomes of automobile collisions in Delaware. These injuries can happen to pedestrians or drivers themselves. Femurs are sturdy and strong, so it takes a lot of force from car accidents to fracture these bones. This...
2019 sees possible 30-year high in pedestrian deaths
You were hit by a driver while walking to your office in Wilmington, Delaware, and you're wondering how you can support your children in your condition. Sadly, there are many others in the same situation as pedestrian accidents are on the rise. Many of them end in...
Be careful how you respond to officers about field sobriety tests
Flashing lights and sirens behind your vehicle signaled that the officer wanted you to pull over. At first, you hoped the officer simply wanted you out of the way to get to someone else, but that didn't happen. Once you pulled off the roadway, the officer approached...
Staying safe while you’re driving over the holidays
The holiday season is here, which means you may be planning on hopping in the car with your family and heading to see loved ones at some point over the next few weeks. It is common for people to travel more during this time of year, which means you could be sharing...
Delaware travelers at risk in road rage collisions
Unless you're a Delaware police officer on traffic duty, you can't do much about another driver's behavior. You might be able to safely distance yourself from a motorist acting recklessly. Then again, high levels of traffic, highway speeds and other issues could...
Slip, trip and fall hazards at hotels and resorts
Staying at a motel, hotel or resort may seem like a routine occurrence. You check in, make yourself at home and hope to enjoy your stay. What happens if your getaway turns into an emergency? Slip, trip and fall hazards are plentiful at hotels. Negligence by the...
5 apps to help you avoid drunk driving
Drunk driving is a serious issue. If you drive while intoxicated, you may endanger lives and face criminal consequences. However, even though you are aware of the risks, it can be easy to overindulge sometimes. Thankfully, there are several tools at your disposal that...
Understand these myths about Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as TBI, is a potentially devastating medical emergency often caused by a motor vehicle accident. You can receive significant brain damage even in a seemingly mild collision. TBIs are a significant cause of about 30 percent of all...
