From serious car accidents to other unexpected injuries, our Wilmington personal injury attorneys help clients navigate difficult situations and pursue the compensation they need to move forward with confidence.
Were you hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or any other injury in Wilmington? Delaware gives you two years to file a personal injury claim under 10 Del. C. § 8119. The state follows a modified comparative fault rule. If an insurer proves you were 51% or more at fault, you may lose your right to compensation. Call Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys for a free case review.
In Delaware, the personal injury statute of limitations is two years. 10 Del. C. § 8119 sets that deadline. The countdown begins on the day of your accident.
Delaware also follows a modified comparative fault rule. This is outlined in 10 Del. C. § 8132. Fault in an accident could be split between the parties involved. If your share is 50% or less, your recovery is reduced by that amount. But if an insurer pushes that number to 51% or higher, you may not recover anything at all.
Unfortunately, adjusters use this tactic often. They may argue you were speeding, distracted, or made an unsafe lane change. Our attorneys could challenge the insurance adjusters’ version of events.
But did your accident involve a city vehicle, a state highway defect, or any government-owned property? Then, a shorter deadline applies under 10 Del. C. § 8124. Any claims against Delaware state and local government entities must be filed within one year of the injury.
The government deadline is a full year less than the standard window. If you miss that deadline, then your claim may be refused. Speak with an attorney before deciding your next move.
Delaware recorded as many as 27,660 traffic crashes in 2024. As the state’s largest city, Wilmington is one of the most important Eastern corporate and financial centers. It sits right on I-95, the main corridor connecting the Northeast, and the roads carry that load every day. In Wilmington, accidents often occur on US Route 13, Interstate 95, and Kirkwood Highway.
Passing directly through Wilmington, US Route 13 is the most dangerous road in Delaware. The highway runs 103 miles from the Pennsylvania border to Maryland. Dense commercial traffic, aging infrastructure, and pedestrian crossings all trigger accidents.
Interstate 95 (I-95) connects Wilmington to Philadelphia and Baltimore. The I-95 corridor near the I-495 and Route 141 interchange is one of the most documented crash zones in Delaware. Rear-end crashes, dump truck incidents, and multi-vehicle pile-ups are all too common.
Kirkwood Highway is one of Wilmington’s busiest surface roads. High traffic volume, commercial driveways, and quick turns trigger accidents. Rear-end and sideswipe crashes happen throughout the day.
Evidence disappears quickly after a crash. Speak with an attorney before you talk to any insurance adjuster. Anything you say to the insurance company may be used against you later.
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Our Wilmington office is located at 800 N King Street, Suite 304, Wilmington, DE 19801. But our team is available by appointment only. Reach us at 800-229-7989. Your first case review is always free.
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Wilmington is our Delaware office. Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys represents injured clients across the Diamond State. No matter where your injury happened, our attorneys can help you understand your legal options.
Our Wilmington car accident and truck wreck attorneys handle cases throughout New Castle County and across Delaware. We also represent clients in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and premises liability claims.
Our law firm handles personal injury cases, mass torts, and insurance disputes. We’ve recovered more than $2 billion for people like you nationwide.
Our personal injury attorneys are here to make sure your pain won’t be minimized, and neither will your settlement.
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After an accident in Delaware, you’re most likely hurt and confused. These are the most common questions we receive from people like you. If you have any questions, we encourage you to call our firm.
In Delaware, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. The clock begins on the day you were hurt. If you miss it by even one day, the court could dismiss your case regardless of the evidence.
It depends on how responsible you were for the accident. Delaware follows a modified comparative fault rule under 10 Del. C. § 8132. If your share of the blame is 50% or less, you could still recover something. But your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If an insurer pushes that number to 51% or higher, you may not recover anything at all.
Seek medical attention first, because some injuries even take days to appear. Then, you should document the scene if you can. Don’t give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster before talking to an attorney. Anything you say could be used to shift blame onto you.
You pay nothing up front. Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys works on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay nothing unless we win a settlement or verdict in your favor. Your first case review is always free.
