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Have you been hurt or injured in a motor vehicle accident including a car, truck or bus accident in Delaware by an Aggressive, Negligent or Reckless Driver?
In 2000, there were a total of 17,663 crashes caused by drivers with aggressive driving behaviors. If you have been a personal injury victim of a negligent, recklesss or aggressive driver, call a personal injury lawyer of Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 in Wilmington, New Castle County or (302)736-5500 in Dover, Kent or Sussex Counties, Delaware.
Every 30 minutes, someone in this country dies in an alcohol-related automobile crash. If you have been injured in an alcohol-related accident or a loved one has died in a car accident call an injury lawyer, who is experienced in prosecuting personal injury cases against drunk drivers, of Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 in Newark, New Castle County or (302)736-5500 in Harrington, Kent and Sussex Counties for a free initial consultation or click here to contact us by e-mail.
Call (302)658-1717 or (302)736-5500 for a Free Initial Consultation* about your personal injury claim.
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personal injury accident victims battle
insurance companies to receive just
compensation for their medical bills,
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Call a Delaware Injury Lawyer of Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 or (302)736-5500
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Delaware Car & Truck Accident Injury Lawyers with Offices in Wilmington, Dover, Middletown & Newark - Free Initial Consultation*
If you or a family member has suffered an injury or was seriously injured or died in a Delaware car accident, Delaware truck accident, Delaware motorcycle accident, Delaware school bus accident, Delaware motorcycle accident or any other type of Delaware motor vehicle accident, a Delaware personal injury lawyer from Knepper & Stratton will endeavor to obtain for you the compensation which you are entitled to claim for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. The Knepper & Stratton personal injury and wrongful death lawyers and attorneys in Wilmington, Dover, Newark and Middletown Delaware, represent individuals and families who have been injured or suffered the death of a loved one in an accident due to the negligence of another or as a result of the reckless or wrongful actions of another party in a motor vehicle accident . Call the car accident injury law firm of Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 in Wilmington, New Castle County or (302)736-5500 in Dover, Kent and Sussex Counties for a free initial consultation about your Delaware personal injury car accident, truck accident or other motor vehicle accident.
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Cases arising out of car, truck and motorcycle accidents are by far the most common type of personal injury case in the Delaware Superior Court in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties today. This is not surprising, given that every 10 seconds, someone in the United States is involved in a car accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Generally, people who operate automobiles and other vehicles must exercise "reasonable care under the circumstances." A failure to use reasonable care is considered negligence. A person who negligently operates a vehicle will be required to pay for harm to a person or property, caused by his or her negligence. The injured party, known as the plaintiff, is required to prove that the defendant was negligent, that the negligence caused the accident, and that the accident caused the plaintiff's injuries also known as damages. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, do not hesitate to seek legal counsel from a personal injury lawyer or attorney, such as the attorneys at Knepper & Stratton, who are experienced in representing injury victims of automobile, truck and motorcycle accident cases in order to best protect your interests. Read more...
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Call Barbara H. Stratton, Esq., at (302)658-1717
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The laws of the state in which the accident occurs determine who pays for the personal injury damages from an automobile accident. Delaware has a No-Fault motor vehicle insurance law which pays for the medical bills and lost wages of all of the occupants of your vehicle. What this means is that if you are in a motor vehicle accident in the State of Delaware in a Delaware registered and insured motor vehicle, your own insurance company will pay your medical bills and/or lost wages as you incur the expenses. Your insurance company will pay your medical bills and or lost wages, arising out of the collision, for up to two (2) years or up to the limits of your Delaware Personal Injury Protection ( PIP ) coverage or until the insurance company sends you to a doctor of their choosing who says that you no longer require treatment and/or that you are able to work. However, in spite of the no-fault aspects of Delaware law you are still entitled to make a claim for "pain and suffering" and "bodily injury" against the person who caused the accident. This is true even if you are from a state which has "limited tort" laws or a "verbal threshold" law. The Delaware Courts have consistently ruled that out-of-state tort limitations have no effect on injuries arising from motor vehicle accidents and collisions within Delaware. No-fault auto insurance law is widely misunderstood. If you are injured in an automobile accident in Delaware, you should contact an experienced lawyer from a Delaware personal injury firm, such as the attorneys at Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 or (302)736-5500, to discuss how the relevant state laws interplay. Read more...
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If you are involved in an automobile collision, stop. Most states require an individual not to leave the scene of an accident, even a minor one, without first stopping to see whether there are damages or injuries. A person may be criminally prosecuted for leaving the scene of an automobile accident. In Delaware if you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident you will lose your driver's license for a minimum of six (6) months. Call your insurance company. If you are hurt go to the hospital and then make an appointment to see your family doctor. Call Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 or (302)736-5500 speak to an attorney about your legal rights. Read more...
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Do call your agent as soon as a covered event takes place. As soon as you get home from the car accident, or even before you go to the doctor, call your agent.
Do review and understand your coverage before talking to your insurer or your agent. Read the "Coverage" and "Exclusion" sections of your policy in particular. Read more...
Do call a lawyer at the Delaware personal injury law firm of Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 or (302)736-5500
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Unfortunately, many Delaware drivers ignore motor vehicle insurance requirements, cannot afford to purchase insurance, or carry insufficient insurance. Delaware uninsured motorist coverage is a form of insurance that pays you compensation for bodily injury that results from an accident with a driver who is legally responsible for the injuries, but has no liability insurance coverage. Underinsured motorist coverage pays you compensation for bodily injury that results from an accident with a driver who has liability insurance with limits that are lower than the injured party's underinsured motorist coverage limits. If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver, it is important that you contact the police and make a police report within thirty (30) days of the accident. If you fail to do so you might give up any right you may have to pursue an uninsured or underinsured claim. You should also immediately contact a Delaware lawyer at an experienced Delaware personal injury law firm, such as Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 or (302)736-5500, so you do not waive valuable legal rights. Read more...
If you are covered under a Delaware motor vehicle insurance policy and are involved in an accident with an unidentified "hit and run" vehicle, which caused the accident, and a police report is made within thirty (30) days of the accident you can make a claim against your uninsured coverage for your property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, bodily injury and pain and suffering. You also can make the same claims against an unidentified, "phantom", motor vehicle which causes the accident even though there was no actual physical contact between your vehicle and the other vehicle, as long as a timely police report is made. If you have been injured by a "hit and run vehicle, you should immediately contact a Delaware attorney at an experienced Delaware personal injury law firm, such as Knepper & Stratton at (302)658-1717 or (302)736-5500, so you do not waive valuable legal rights. Read more...
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*Please direct all correspondence to the Wilmington offices of Knepper & Stratton at 1228 North King Street, Wilmington DE 19801
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
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The Delaware trial lawyers at Knepper & Stratton represent clients in personal injury lawsuits, employment law suits, traffic ticket defense and DUI defense throughout the State of Delaware, Kent County, Sussex County and New Castle County, including the communities of Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, Dover, Smyrna, Harrington, New Castle, Claymont, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Seaford, Lewes, Camden, Wyoming, Frederica, Houston, Milford, Hockessin, Little Creek, Delaware City, Glasgow, Bear, Townsend, Elsmere, Newport, Fairfax, Talleyville, Greenville, Centerville, St. Georges, Dover AFB, Dover Air Force Base, Pike Creek, Wilton, and Port Penn for incidents occuring on the highways of Delaware including U.S. Rt. 202, I-95, I-495, U.S. Rt. 13, DE Rt. 7, U.S. Rt. 13, DE Rt. 52, U.S. Rt. 301, DE. Rt. 1, U.S. Rt. 113, DE Rt. 9, U.S. Rt. 40, Concord Pike, DE Rt. 2, Pulaski Highway, DE Rt. 72, Old Baltimore Pike, Limestone Road, DuPont Highway, Kennett Pike, Kirkwood Highway, Maryland Avenue, DE Rt. 4, DE Rt. 896, and DE Rt. 71.
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KNEPPER & STRATTON - Delaware Personal Injury Lawyers & Employment Lawyers
