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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 New Castle County sits in Wilmington, at 500 North King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
An injury changes the pace of your days. Medical visits, paperwork and worry about money can crowd out everything else. If you were hurt in Ardencroft because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Delaware treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
A quick note on what this page is: general information about Delaware injury law, written from the statutes, from a matching service that does not practice law. It is meant to help you ask good questions, not to decide your case.
Before You Hire: Questions For An Ardencroft Attorney
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).
- Limits on damages. 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.
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
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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What Shared Blame Means For You
Shared blame matters in Delaware, because it can reduce an award or end it. The source is 10 Del. C. § 8132.
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). Insurers often press this point first, so keep notes about how the injury happened.
What The Law Says About Damages
What an injured person can recover in Delaware is shown by the records and the medical proof. Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims, so ask about yours.
The facts of your claim drive the amount.
When The Clock Starts And Stops
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). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
Insurance Limits To Know
Under 21 Del. C. § 2118(a)(1), Delaware vehicle owners must carry 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.
Those figures are floors, and a serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. They are minimums, not a measure of what your claim is worth.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Ardencroft
Ardencroft lies in New Castle County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. New Castle County’s superior court is listed in Wilmington, at 500 North King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The state list of trauma centers names ChristianaCare’s Christiana Hospital in Newark, in New Castle County as well, as a Level I trauma center. In New Castle County, that list shows ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington as a Level III trauma center. That list also names Saint Francis Healthcare in Wilmington, in New Castle County, as a Level III trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Ardencroft, the nearest Delaware acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 5.8 miles, an acute care hospital, then Christiana Hospital in Newark, 12.6 miles, an acute care hospital, then Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 45.2 miles, an acute care hospital. St. Francis Hospital is at 7th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Road distance from Ardencroft is longer than a straight line. Wherever you were treated, ask for the full records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every visit.
The file also lists Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford at 63.7 miles and Beebe Medical Center in Lewes at 73.8 miles. Counting Delaware acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Ardencroft: 1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles, 3 within 50 miles. VA and military hospitals are not included in these figures.
Other places this site covers near Ardencroft: Ardentown at 0.3 miles northeast, Bellefonte at 2.7 miles south, Wilmington at 5.4 miles southwest. The reference cities are 5 miles southwest (Wilmington) and 45 miles south (Dover).
Making Your First Contact In Ardencroft
Start with the form at the top. It asks a few questions about the injury. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Delaware. Using it is free, and it does not create an attorney client relationship.
While you wait, write down what happened and when, who saw it, what treatment you have received and how many days of work you missed. Put bills, letters and insurance messages in one folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
When must an injury lawsuit be filed in Delaware?
Within two years for most injury claims (10 Del. C. § 8119). Different types of claims have different dates. Write down the date of the injury now.
What happens to my claim if I share some of the fault?
Delaware answers this directly. 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). How the facts are described matters from the start. Details from the day of the accident can matter.
Does Delaware limit how much I can recover?
Pain and suffering is proved by the facts of your case, so ask which rules, if any, apply to your claim. The amount depends on the facts of your claim. Ask an attorney whether any rule reaches your claim.
Does Delaware require drivers to carry liability insurance?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (21 Del. C. § 2118(a)(1)). Those figures are floors, not a measure of what a claim is worth. Ask an attorney to check every policy that may apply.
What is the nearest hospital to Ardencroft?
On the federal list the nearest Delaware acute care or critical access hospital is St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington (5.8 miles, straight line), then Christiana Hospital in Newark (12.6 miles) and Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover (45.2 miles). VA and military hospitals are not included. In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Ardencroft?
Closest by straight line are Ardentown (0.3 miles northeast), Bellefonte (2.7 miles south) and Wilmington (5.4 miles southwest).
Do I pay to submit the form?
No charge for sending the form. 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.
What comes first after an injury?
Seek medical attention before anything else. Make sure the incident is reported. Write down names of witnesses and keep every record in one place.
Injury Attorney Pages For Other Delaware Communities
People are hurt in every part of Delaware. These pages cover other communities.
