Seaford Personal Injury Lawyer

You deserve fair compensation for injuries that were someone else’s fault. A Seaford injury lawyer can help you get every cent you deserve.

If you have suffered a serious injury in an accident of any kind, whether it involves motor vehicles or a defective power tool, you have the right to seek compensation for all of your damages from the responsible person, business, or government entity.

Your medical expenses and lost wages are only the beginning of your financial demands, and you should consult with a Seaford personal injury lawyer to see how strong your case is and what it might be worth. Our team at Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz & Taylor has the resources and relationships necessary to maximize your compensation.

Personal Injury Cases in Seaford

You might have been injured in a car or construction accident or through medical negligence. Every form of Seaford personal injury case has its own set of legal hurdles, and an attorney from our firm can help you overcome them.

The following are some common types of personal injury cases we handle:

• Motor Vehicle – T-bones, rollovers, motorcycle crashes, semi-truck accidents, head-on collisions, fender-benders, rear-end collisions, and pedestrian accidents
• Premises Liability – Unsecured swimming pools, dog bites, slip-and-falls, and falling objects
• Product Liability – Defects in the design, manufacturing, or marketing of a product
• Work and Construction – Injuries in any workplace that fall outside the realm of workers compensation
• Medical Malpractice – A clamp or sponge left inside you during surgery, incorrect medications or dosages, and late or missed diagnoses

Accident Causes and Fault

The cause of your injury in Seaford could involve more than one type of case. If your car accident was caused by another driver’s failed brakes, then the fault likely lies with either the manufacturer or installer of those brakes, rather than the driver. We need to follow the lead from the cause to the party who is truly at fault. There could be more than one person, business, or government agency to blame, and finding them all so we can name them in the suit will maximize your compensation possibilities.

The following is a look at some common causal factors in several types of Seaford personal injury claims:

• Car Accidents – Speeding and other reckless driving, drunk, drugged, drowsy, and distracted drivers, part failure, mechanic and installer errors, poor road infrastructure and signage, debris in the road, and construction zone negligence
• Premises Liability – Poor building upkeep, wet grocery store floors, unrestrained dogs, and accessible dangerous equipment
• Product Liability – Negligence on the part of any business or individual in the distribution chain of the product in question
• Work and Construction – Lax safety precautions, defective tools or equipment due to defects involving a third party, forklift and crane accidents, and employers without required workers compensation insurance
• Medical Malpractice – Drunk or drugged doctors, negligent nursing staff, and medication prescribing errors

Different Accidents, Different Injuries

Your injuries will vary drastically in type and severity, depending on the type of accident you suffered. Your Seaford accident injury lawyer will work with your doctors to determine what injuries you suffered in your accident so we can clearly tie them in to your claim.

The following are some common injury varieties that could warrant personal injury compensation, as well as some of their possible effects:

• Facial damage can cause problems with your sight, hearing, and ability to communicate or eat, as well as disfigurement.
• Head impacts can cause traumatic brain injuries, leading to mental and physical disabilities.
• Back, neck, and spine injuries can lead to paralysis, chronic pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or mobility limitations.
• Organ damage may require transplants and create secondary conditions that necessitate medications for life.
• Internal bleeding is commonly missed and potentially deadly if not treated immediately.
• Broken and shattered bones can cause you to limp for life or struggle to complete a variety of physical tasks.
• Amputated limbs can also be a result of broken bones but may be necessary in other circumstances like gangrene and cancer. They can also happen during severe vehicle or workplace accidents.
• Severe burns from fire, caustic or toxic chemicals, steam, superheated liquids, and any other source can blind you and often require reconstructive surgery, including multiple skin grafts.
• Poisoning from toxic fumes, incorrectly mixed medicines, or tainted foods can cause permanent organ damage and might require long-term medications.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result from any traumatic event and is as serious as many physical injuries.

Compensation for Injuries in Seaford

Your personal injury lawyer in Seaford will continue working with your doctors, physical and mental therapists, and various other experts to determine the value of your claim. Trying to put a price on your ability to walk or speak to loved ones may sound cold, but we have to do it to get you the compensation you need.

A successful Seaford personal injury claim could land you compensation for the following damages:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Immediate and long-term wage reductions and loss
• Disability accommodations made to your home, car, and workplace
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of support, consortium, care, and comfort
• Property damage
• Punitive damages

Relevant Delaware Laws

There are several Delaware rules and regulations to bear in mind when deciding when and how to pursue personal injury compensation.

Delaware’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years, but if you’re suing a government agency, you may have shorter amount of time.

Unlike some states operating under a “one bite” rule, Delaware follows “strict liability” regarding dog bites, meaning the owner is responsible even if the dog had never shown aggression before the attack.

Delaware’s modified comparative negligence rule allows you to file a personal injury claim if you’re less than 51 percent at fault for your injuries, but your compensation is reduced by the same percentage as your fault. If you win $100,000 but are deemed 10 percent at fault, then you’ll get $90,000.

The defense will try to twist your words to push blame onto you to take advantage of modified comparative negligence. But a personal injury attorney in Seaford can make sure no unwarranted blame is laid at your feet.

Reach Out to a Seaford Personal Injury Attorney

You need solid representation when dealing with settlement negotiations or battling in court, and that’s exactly where a lawyer can help. Here at Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz & Taylor, we pride ourselves on being qualified and experienced because it means we’re able to help our clients win.

Call us at 302-734-8400 or fill out the form below to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation legal consultation with a Seaford personal injury lawyer.