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In 1978, I opened Delaware’s first suburban law office to respond to the overwhelming need for legal services for the middle income consumer. The rich always could afford attorneys and the poor had free legal services. Middle income consumers always were left out in the cold. Since that time, our firm’s focus has been to help those in the middle. We’ve helped protect the rights of thousands of people in all areas of the state. I am proud of our track record and the help that we have given to middle income Delawareans.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

The truth behind the famous McDonald’s Coffee Case

The truth behind the famous McDonald’s Coffee Case

By Eric M. Doroshow, Esquire

August 19, 2008



In the last few years, we have been bombarded with radio and TV ads based on misinformation. They talk about a woman who got a million dollars from McDonald’s “because her coffee was too hot”. Here are some of the many facts in the McDonald’s case they leave out:


The victim suffered third-degree burns over 6% of her body, requiring extensive and painful treatment. McDonald’s served its coffee at near boiling temperatures, much hotter than other restaurants do. At trial, McDonald’s admitted that its coffee, as sold, was not fit for consumption because “it would cause severe scalds if spilled or drunk”. Even though more than 700 people (including infants) had been burned by its coffee in the previous 10 years, McDonald’s said it had decided not to take precautions or warn its customers because the burns were “statistically insignificant” compared to McDonald’s coffee sales.


The jury found both the victim and McDonald’s at fault, and the damages were reduced accordingly. The final settlement was undisclosed, but it’s a safe bet that it was only a small fraction of the amounts mentioned in the ads.


If you or your loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you will need a Delaware personal injury attorney to review your case. We offer a free initial consultation. Contact us today

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Tort Reform Not Needed

Tort Reform Not Needed


By Eric M. Doroshow, Esquire

August 12, 2008


Delawareans may lose their constitutional rights if certain “tort reformers” get their way. During the last few years, so-called lawsuit or tort reforms are debated in Washington and Dover, and if passed, would bar you from using our own Court system. Under these radical “reforms”, if someone injures you you will have no place to turn. You will be expected to cope with your injury as best you can, while the people who hurt you escape responsibility for their wrongdoing.


These so-called reforms protect polluters, careless doctors, makers of unsafe products, drunk drivers and their insurance companies. These “reforms” are opposed by hundreds of public-interest groups, including the American Association of Retired Persons, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, the National Council of Senior Citizens and the Sierra Club.


The more than 300 big businesses pushing these “reforms” say they are aimed at “frivolous lawsuits”. But the proposed changes apply to all lawsuits, questionable or not. Most of the “reforms” would apply only to valid claims, claims made in cases proved in Court. Many of the reforms apply only to the most seriously injured by arbitrarily capping their damages. None of them make it easier if you have a valid claim.


Our Court system, with juries of everyday citizens, provides a fair chance for both sides to be heard. Even an average person can hold the largest corporation accountable. It is a basic check and balance of our society. It is the only place in our government where decisions are made not by politicians and bureaucrats but by average citizens serving as jurors.


If you or your loved one has been involved in a car accident, you will need a Delaware personal injury attorney to review your case. We offer a free initial consultation. Contact us today.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Parental Liability for Teens

Parental Liability for Teens:


By Eric M. Doroshow, Esquire

August 5, 2008


How can a teenage driver in the family can cause liability to you that you may not know about?

Delaware Law provides that any adult who signs a driver’s license application on behalf of a minor under the age of 18 years is liable along with the minor for any damages resulting from the minor’s negligence. Even if the adult parent and/or guardian did not sign the application, they may still be responsible for as much as $5,000.00 in property damage if the teenager damages property through “reckless” conduct.


If you have a teen-age driver in your house, it is important that you notify your insurance company and make arrangements to have appropriate coverage for both the child and yourself. And of course, make sure to keep a close watch on the driving habits of your teen. Car accidents caused by your teen driver may have a direct financial impact on your insurance rates and your personal liability.


If you or a loved one has been in a car accident, you will need a Delaware personal injury lawyer to review your case. We offer a free initial consultation. Contact us today.