Newark, DE Personal Injury Lawyer DE
Motor Vehicle Accidents | Construction Injuries | Medical Malpractice | Work-Related Injuries | Premises Liability | Serious and Catastrophic Injury | Wrongful Death
When you have been hurt because of someone else’s careless or negligent act, your life can change in an instant. You may be unable to work again, now or for the foreseeable future. You may have serious injuries that require long-term medical attention, including physical therapy or rehabilitation. You may have lost the companionship of a spouse or have been forced to give up an activity that you really love. You are not alone! We can help.
At the office of Michael J. Hood, LLC, we have more than 30 years of experience helping people in Newark and across Delaware who have been injured because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence. We take a comprehensive approach, starting with a full investigation of what happened so that we understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case, as well as what you need to compensate you for your losses. We will keep you updated on all developments in your case and will always try to give you a clear picture of your chances of success so you can make good decisions about how you want to proceed.
At our office, every potential client receives a free initial consultation. For an appointment, contact our office online or call us at (302) 777-1000.
Experienced Newark, DE, Personal Injury Lawyer
We will work tirelessly to help you pursue full and fair compensation for all your losses. We’ll work hard to gather, evaluate and preserve key evidence, and will prepare and file all pleadings and other documents in a timely manner. Attorney Hood will be a strong voice in all hearings or proceedings related to your lawsuit, from depositions to settlement conferences to trial.
We handle all types of personal injury claims, including:
- Motor vehicle accidents — We represent people who have been injured as drivers, passengers or pedestrians in car, truck, motorcycle, mass transit and boating accidents.
- Work-related injuries — We will guide you through the workers’ compensation process, whether you suffer from a repetitive stress injury; were hurt in a fall, by a falling object or by machinery or equipment breakdown; were exposed to toxic substances (such as toxic mold); or contracted an occupational disease.
- Construction site accidents — We protect the rights of workers in cases involving falls, falling objects, dangerous or defective machinery or equipment, defective ladders or scaffolding, construction-site motor vehicle accidents and negligence in hiring, training or monitoring.
- Premises liability — Attorney Hood provides thorough legal counsel to victims of slip-and-fall accidents, swimming pool mishaps, negligent security, inadequate lighting and owner/landlord negligence.
- Medical malpractice — We litigate claims involving surgical errors, failure to diagnose/misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors, anesthesia mistakes and nursing home neglect and abuse.
Representing Personal Injury Victims
throughout the Newark, DE, Area
For a free initial consultation, send us an e-mail or call our office at (302) 777-1000. Our office is open Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but we will meet with you evenings or weekends upon request. We will travel to your home or the hospital if necessary.
