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I deleted the dashcam after my employee's Rehoboth deer crash, did I ruin everything?
Worst case: yes, deleting dashcam footage can seriously hurt a claim if it was the clearest proof of what happened...
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I was driving to another Dover clinic and got hit can I sue too?
$25,000 to $100,000+ is a common range when a Delaware work-related crash also includes a claim against a negligent...
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What happens if I wait to hire a lawyer after a Middletown road-plate crash?
The biggest money loss is usually waiting too long while evidence disappears. The road-hazard evidence can change...
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Should I admit partial fault or fight it after a Newark black ice crash?
"Were you going too fast for conditions?" That is the adjuster's question, and your answer matters because Delaware...
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How much is a Milford crosswalk accident claim worth?
Anywhere from a few thousand dollars to well over $100,000 in Delaware, depending on the injury, the insurance...
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Why does the insurer want my dad's recorded statement after his Newark crash?
What the insurance company does not want you to know about a recorded statement is that it is usually built to lock...
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Why is the insurer pressuring me to settle my kid's Milford crash now?
On US-13 in Milford after a black-ice crash, an adjuster pushing you to sign fast is a red flag, especially when a...
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Did I miss Delaware's deadline because I'm undocumented and scared to report my Middletown crash?
Everyone says being undocumented means you cannot file, but actually Delaware injury deadlines do not change based...
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My coworker said Delaware PIP covers e-bike crashes too, is that true?
What the insurance company does not want you to know about this is that Delaware's no-fault PIP system can apply...
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My lawyer ignored my Medicare lien, did I ruin my case?
Two years from the crash is the deadline that matters most in Delaware, and the insurance company does not want you...
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Can I get my own doctor after an insurance exam in Delaware?
Yes. The expensive mistake is thinking the insurance company's doctor gets the last word. In Delaware, that exam is...
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Is chasing a Smyrna school-zone crash claim worth it if VA covers treatment?
Delaware gives you just 2 years from the crash date to file most personal injury claims, and VA benefits do not...
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Can my Middletown boss fire me for filing workers' comp after a parking lot crash?
There is no reliable Delaware "average payout" for this situation, and the mistake that sends people searching this...
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Do I still have a case for an old Wilmington parking lot ice fall?
The biggest mistake people make is waiting until the pain becomes unbearable and then finding out Delaware's clock...
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Is paying for my own doctor worth it after an insurance exam in Rehoboth Beach?
It depends - but often yes, if the insurance doctor is minimizing an injury that affects treatment or settlement...
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duty to stop and render aid
After a crash, a driver must remain at the scene, provide identifying information, and give reasonable help to...
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hit and run statute
A crash can get much more expensive, and much harder to sort out, when a driver leaves instead of stopping. For an...
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uninsured motorist penalty
A legal consequence for driving without required auto insurance. "Uninsured motorist" means a driver who has no...
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negligent driving
People often mix up negligent driving with reckless driving, but they are not the same. Negligent driving usually...
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hands-free driving law
A hands-free driving law is a rule that limits drivers to voice-operated or otherwise hands-free use of phones and...
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open container law
No, it does not only apply when a driver is drunk, and no, putting a cap back on the bottle does not magically make...
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aggressive driving statute
No, it is not just "road rage." Road rage is anger. An aggressive driving statute targets the driving behavior...
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helmet law defense
Everyone says if you were not wearing a helmet, the insurance company can deny your motorcycle claim, but actually...
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herniated disc
In Delaware, an injured person usually has 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim...
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road rage law
What counts as road rage, and is there actually a law against it? In general, "road rage law" is a casual way of...
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child restraint law
A crash can turn routine school drop-off or a short drive to the store into a life-changing injury if a child is...
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no-fault insurance state
Think of it like using your own toolbox first after something goes wrong on the job: before pointing fingers, you...
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bad faith penalties
Insurance companies and defense lawyers sometimes talk about these as if they are automatic extras people tack onto...
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vision zero initiative
You just got a letter that says your town is joining a Vision Zero initiative after a stretch of serious crashes at...
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seat belt law
Often confused with a child restraint law, a seat belt law covers the use of a vehicle's built-in safety belt by...
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red light camera ticket
A red light camera ticket is often confused with a regular traffic ticket issued by a police officer, but they are...
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automated speed enforcement
A camera-based system that records speeding violations and triggers a civil penalty. "Automated" means a machine,...
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unreasonable delay
You just got a letter that says your claim is still "under review" even though the insurer has had your medical...
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CRPS
Like a smoke alarm that keeps blaring long after the fire is out, CRPS is a pain condition where the nervous system...
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