Delaware’s Certified Provider Rules for Picking a Workers’ Comp Doctor In many cases, yes. Unlike most states, Delaware does not force injured workers onto a panel of doctors picked by their employer. According to the Delaware Department of Labor, injured workers may choose their own medical provider for treatment of a work injury, though certain...
Delaware Premises Liability Law and Your Right to Compensation After a Fall The property owner or business operator is liable for your slip and fall injuries if they knew about the hazard (or should have known) and failed to fix it or warn you. Delaware law requires property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe...
A Complete Guide to Covered Work Injuries and Illnesses in Delaware Delaware workers’ compensation covers any injury or illness that arises out of and in the course of your employment. That includes sudden accidents like falls and equipment malfunctions, repetitive stress injuries that develop over months or years, occupational diseases caused by workplace exposures, and...
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Delaware Workers’ Comp Process Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Delaware starts with reporting your injury to your employer within 90 days, getting medical treatment from a certified provider, and making sure your employer files a First Report of Injury with the Delaware Office of Workers’ Compensation. If your claim...
The Exclusive Remedy Rule & Your Legal Options After a Workplace Injury In most cases, no. Delaware’s workers’ compensation system operates as an exclusive remedy, which means you give up the right to sue your employer in exchange for guaranteed benefits regardless of fault. There are exceptions, but they’re narrow, and knowing where the line...
How to Recover Damages From an Uninsured Driver in Delaware If an uninsured driver caused your accident in Delaware, you still have options. Your own auto insurance policy likely has coverage built for exactly this situation, and Delaware law gives you the right to go after the at-fault driver directly in court. The path forward...
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