Presented By:  Susan D. Ament, Esq.

Do You Know What to Do if You Are Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

Helpful Information From the Personal Injury Attorneys of Morris James LLP

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECOVER:
AUTO ACCIDENTS:
-Medical Expenses
-Lost Wages
-Pain & Suffering
-Vehicle Damage

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION:
-Lost Wages
-Permanent Partial Disability
-Disfigurement
-Mileage Reimbursement
-Commutation
-Medical Expenses

WE OFFER:
-Free consultation
-No Fees, No Costs, Unless we Win

Under what circumstances am I able to recover damages as a result of an accident in Delaware?

If you have been injured through the fault of another person or company, you have the right to bring a personal injury claim.

How much is my case worth?

How much a case is worth involves a variety of factors, including the type of injury, the frequency of treatment, the duration of pain and disability from of the injury, the effect on the injured person’s activities of daily living, the prior medical history of the injured person, and whether medical expenses and lost wages can be claimed in the case. Our lawyers thoroughly evaluate each case in order to advise our clients of the settlement range they can expect to receive.

What if I am hit by a driver who flees the scene of the accident?

If you suffer injuries as a result of the actions of a hit and run driver, you can recover for your injuries if you have uninsured motorist coverage and there is a police report of the accident. A hit and run driver is treated as an uninsured driver and that coverage applies in a hit and run situation.

How long do I have to bring a case?

You must file your injury case within Delaware’s Statute of Limitations. In general, a personal injury claim must be brought within 2 years of the date of the accident. There are some exceptions requiring that certain defendants, such as governmental entities, be given notice of your personal injury claim within one year. If you are injured, you need to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to avoid common mistakes that can have adverse consequences on your case.

When should I hire a personal injury attorney?

An experienced, effective Delaware personal injury attorney should be retained as soon as possible. As a person who has no experience in this area, you are at a distinct legal disadvantage against the experienced insurance company personnel. We have had clients who have delayed making contact with us. They have made mistakes that they did not even know they were making, which lead to a disadvantage to their personal injury case. Hire an effective and experienced Delaware personal injury attorney promptly to fight the experienced insurance company on the other side.

Did You Know??

In addition to our representation of victims injured in automobile accidents, the Morris James Personal Injury Group is now accepting Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the State of Delaware. For any worker injured on the job, a Morris James Personal Injury attorney will sit down with him or her and explain all the benefits he or she qualifies for under Delaware law. (There is no fee until benefits are recovered.)

Susan D’Alonzo Ament is a partner with Morris James LLP and has practiced for 25 years representing personal injury victims. Over the years, Mrs. Ament has found that some women don’t understand the crucial need to have adequate automobile insurance coverage in the event of a serious accident. Susan Ament educates women on these needs every day in her practice and in seminars that she presents throughout the year.

Morrisjamespersonalinjurylawyers.com

Se Habla Espanol
302-651-3589

PERSONAL INJURY GROUP
Attorneys-at-Law

The Morris James Personal Injury Group is comprised of four partners: Susan D’Alonzo Ament, Keith Donovan, Kevin Healy and Francis (Pete) Jones, who have a combined total of 81 years legal experience dealing with litigation related to motor vehicle accidents.

The partners in this section are Delaware personal injury attorneys representing clients who are seriously injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and workers’ compensation cases. Our attorneys are committed to delivering knowledgeable, compassionate service to victims of car accidents and to the family members who have tragically lost loved ones to fatal car accidents. We provide convenient locations in Sussex, Kent, and New Castle Counties.

Our attorneys are very active outside the practice of law in community service, having been appointed to many church and community service organization boards. The compassion, understanding and respect they feel toward clients in the office also drives them to serve their community and others in need. When a Morris James Personal Injury attorney represents you, there is more than an attorney/client relationship formed, there is a personal bond. Our attorneys want to get to know each client in order to be able to effectively prove all aspects of the devastation to their lives as a result of an auto accident. For example, we need to understand how the accident and injuries impacted your life, such as pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, and substitute services that were needed.

Our research shows the majority of our new clients are referred to us by satisfied existing or past clients. We think that shows just how hard each attorney and their staff work to gain the highest level of confidence of every client.

We are pleased to provide free initial consultations to review and evaluate potential cases. You may contact us via phone or e-mail to set-up an initial consultation.

Susan D. Ament, Esq.
Pete Jones, Esq.
302.655.2599
803 N. Broom Street
Wilmington, DE
sament@morrisjames.com
pjones@morrisjames.com

Kevin Healy, Esq.
302.368.4200
16 Polly Drummond Hill Rd.
Newark, DE
khealy@morrisjames.com

Keith Donovan, Esq.
302.678.8815
29 North State Street
Dover, DE
kdonovan@morrisjames.com

Morrisjamespersonalinjurylawyers.com