Construction Accidents and Third-Party Liability: Know the Basics

Construction accidents can be catastrophic. A third party liability claim arises when someone other than the construction worker’s own employer is responsible for the accident. As the third party does not prove workers’ comp coverage to the construction worker, that worker has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against them. Unlike workers’ comp,…

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Delaware Court: Injured Worker’s Drug Therapy Was Improperly Ended Early

According to a report from the Insurance Journal, the Superior Court of Delaware has reversed a decision by the Industrial Accident Board (IAB) which would have cut off an injured worker’s drug therapy treatment. The court determined that the IAB did not give proper priority to the view of the injured worker’s treating physician. Here,…

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Construction Accidents and Highway Work Zones in Delaware

Traffic collision injuries and deaths have risen in Delaware in recent years, and construction workers have been at risk of serious injuries in various work zones across the state. According to an article from Delaware Online, the major construction work that has been ongoing through Wilmington on I-95 is scheduled to end in 2023. The…

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Boyd v. State of Delaware

The Freibott Law Firm was recently successful in presenting a disfigurement case on behalf of one of its clients.  Our client worked for the State of Delaware as a correction officer and sustained an injury to her knee requiring a total knee replacement.  The surgery resulted in a large scar to her knee.  In this…

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Sheehan v. Harvey Hanna Associates

The Freibott Law Firm was recently successful in defending a Petition to Terminate filed by the Employer in a work-related accident that occurred on August 5, 2013.  Our client was severely injured at work when PVC pipes fell on his head causing him to fall unconscious to the floor and again striking his head on…

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Truitt v. Open Systems Healthcare

The Freibott Law Firm was recently successful in prosecuting a claim on behalf of one of our clients.  Our client injured herself at work on November 16, 2021 and sustained an acknowledged low back injury.  Our office filed a petition with the Industrial Accident Board to seek treatment to our client’s right knee.  Our client…

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Construction Zone Accident Closes Delaware Highway

Construction zones or areas on highways and major roads throughout Delaware can pose serious hazards to construction workers, and motorists who fail to slow down and adhere to road signs and traffic rules concerning driving in construction zones can cause severe collisions in which other motorists are also injured. One such accident happened recently on…

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What is a Trenching or Excavation Accident in Construction?

Construction workers in Delaware are exposed to many different types of work-related hazards on the job, from serious injury risks to substances and tasks that can result in occupational diseases. Various types of construction accidents and injuries occur on construction sites, and most of them are preventable. From falls due to scaffolding safety issues to…

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Workers’ Compensation Terms to Know

After a workplace injury in Delaware, you will need to understand a variety of terms that are used in Delaware workers’ compensation law as you go through the claims process. While the initial process of reporting your injury to your employer and filing a claim may seem relatively straightforward, claims can be extremely complicated, particularly…

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