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The short answer. In Delaware most injury claims must be filed within two years (10 Del. C. § 8119 (Personal injuries)). The trial court for Kent County sits in Dover, at 414 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Recovering from an injury is hard enough without legal confusion on top of it. If someone else’s carelessness hurt you in Harrington, you are allowed to take your time understanding your options before you sign or say anything.
We match people with attorneys; we do not advise on cases. Treat what follows as a plain language guide to Delaware law drawn from the statutes. When you want to talk to an attorney, the form at the top of this page is the way to start.
What To Ask Before You Choose An Attorney In Harrington
Ask these in any first conversation:
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is two years (10 Del. C. § 8119).
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury finds you share the blame (10 Del. C. § 8132).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Delaware.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.
- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.
- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
Wrongful Death
When negligence leads to fatal injuries, a wrongful death suit can help the surviving family members hold the negligent company, persons, and or person accountable for what was done. A wrongful death case can involve different types of compensation from other personal injury claims. After a fatal accident, family members can ask an attorney to review what compensation the surviving loved ones may have a right to. These types of accidents can include.
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
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How Fault Is Divided
A person who is fifty percent at fault or less can still recover in Delaware. 10 Del. C. § 8132 sets the rule.
You can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (10 Del. C. § 8132). Photographs, witness names and medical records help show where the fault lies.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
The general time limit for an injury claim in Delaware is two years (10 Del. C. § 8119).
A wrongful death claim follows its own rules, so ask which date applies (10 Del. C. § 3721-3724). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
Minimum Coverage And Your Claim
Delaware vehicle owners must carry liability coverage of at least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more people in one accident and $10,000 for property damage (21 Del. C. § 2118(a)(1)).
A crash with several injured people can use up those limits quickly. If your bills pass that limit, it helps to know early what other coverage may exist, including your own policy.
Courts and Hospitals Near Harrington
Kent County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Harrington. The Delaware court directory lists the superior court for Kent County in Dover, at 414 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901. The state list of trauma centers names Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover, in Kent County, as a Level III trauma center. That list also names Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, in Sussex County, as a Level III trauma center.
The three Delaware acute care and critical access hospitals nearest Harrington in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford, 9.99 miles, an acute care hospital; Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 15.9 miles, an acute care hospital; and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, 19.6 miles, an acute care hospital. The street address of Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus is 100 Wellness Way, Milford, DE 19963. Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus is in Sussex County, outside Kent County.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Harrington is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
The file also lists Beebe Medical Center in Lewes at 25.4 miles and Christiana Hospital in Newark at 53.3 miles. Counting Delaware acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Harrington: 1 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles, 4 within 50 miles.
Closest to Harrington among the places this site covers are Houston, 3.7 miles east; Frederica, 8.1 miles northeast; and Milford, 8.1 miles east. The reference cities are 56 miles north (Wilmington) and 17 miles north (Dover).
Your First Step After Getting Hurt In Harrington
Fill in the form at the top of this page. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Delaware. The form is free to use, and sending it does not mean you have hired anyone.
Until someone calls, make a simple record: what happened, the date and time, names of anyone who saw it, the treatment you have had, and the days you missed from work. Keep every bill and letter in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospital is closest to Harrington?
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford is the closest Delaware acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 9.99 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover is 15.9 miles away and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford is 19.6 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Harrington does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Houston, 3.7 miles east; Frederica, 8.1 miles northeast; and Milford, 8.1 miles east, all in a straight line from Harrington.
Will I be charged for sending my information?
Nothing. The form costs you nothing. Many injury attorneys work on a contingency fee, which means they are paid from a recovery. Ask to see the fee agreement in writing before you sign.
How should I begin after I am injured?
Treat the injury first. Report what happened to the police or the property owner as appropriate. Photograph the scene and your injuries, and write down what happened while you remember it.
What is the Delaware statute of limitations for an injury claim?
Generally two years (10 Del. C. § 8119). Missing the date usually ends the case. A wrongful death claim follows its own rules (10 Del. C. § 3721-3724).
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
Under Delaware law, you can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (10 Del. C. § 8132). Ask how the rule would be argued in your case. Raise it early with any attorney you speak with.
Is the amount of an injury award limited in Delaware?
The amount is shown by the medical records and the proof of your losses; ask an attorney whether any limit applies to your facts. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. The facts of your claim drive the amount.
What is the least insurance a Delaware driver can carry?
The least an auto liability policy can provide is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, plus $10,000 for property damage (21 Del. C. § 2118(a)(1)). A crash with several injured people can use up limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
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