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Your Rehoboth Beach Personal Injury Attorney
The short answer. In Delaware most injury claims must be filed within two years (10 Del. C. § 8119 (Personal injuries)). The trial court for Sussex County sits in Georgetown, at 1 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. 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 Rehoboth Beach because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Delaware treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
This page is general information, not legal advice. NeedAnAttorney.net matches people with attorneys and does not represent anyone. The legal points below come from Delaware’s statutes, and the form at the top of the page is how you reach an attorney.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Rehoboth Beach Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- The deadline. Ask the attorney to name the exact last day to file for your claim. The general limit for injury claims in Delaware is two years (10 Del. C. § 8119).
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (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.
- 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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Your Own Share Of The Blame
An insurer may stress your own mistakes, and in Delaware the percentage it can attach to you matters. 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.
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). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
Insurance Limits To Know
Delaware requires the owner of a registered vehicle to 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 (21 Del. C. § 2118(a)(1)).
When the other driver carries only the minimum and your injuries are serious, any other policy that applies becomes important. Before you accept a payment, ask your attorney to check for every policy that might apply, yours included.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Rehoboth Beach
The Census Bureau places Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County. Sussex County’s superior court is listed in Georgetown, at 1 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. The state list of trauma centers names Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, in Sussex County as well, as a Level III trauma center. That list also names Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, in Sussex County, as a Level III trauma center. The same list also names TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, in Sussex County, as a Level III trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Rehoboth Beach, the nearest Delaware acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, 5.0 miles, an acute care hospital, then Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford, 20.4 miles, an acute care hospital, then TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, 28.8 miles, an acute care hospital. Beebe Medical Center is at 424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958.
Road distance from Rehoboth Beach 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.
Fourth and fifth on the list are Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 38.3 miles, and Christiana Hospital in Newark, 74.3 miles. Within 10, 25 and 50 miles of Rehoboth Beach the file shows 1, 2 and 4 Delaware acute care and critical access hospitals, by straight line.
Other places this site covers near Rehoboth Beach: Dewey Beach at 1.5 miles south, Lewes at 5.4 miles northwest, Millville at 12.8 miles south. The reference cities are 74 miles north (Wilmington) and 39 miles northwest (Dover).
What To Do Once You Are Ready To Talk In Rehoboth Beach
The form at the top of this page is the starting point. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Delaware. It costs nothing to use and does not commit you to anything.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Delaware put a ceiling on pain and suffering?
It depends on the facts of your claim, so ask an attorney whether any rule limits it in your case. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
Is the other driver’s policy enough to cover my injuries?
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 limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
What is the nearest hospital to Rehoboth Beach?
On the federal list the nearest Delaware acute care or critical access hospital is Beebe Medical Center in Lewes (5.0 miles, straight line), then Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford (20.4 miles) and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford (28.8 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Rehoboth Beach?
Closest by straight line are Dewey Beach (1.5 miles south), Lewes (5.4 miles northwest) and Millville (12.8 miles south).
Does the form commit me to hiring anyone?
There is no fee for 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.
How long does an injury settlement take?
It varies with the injury and the insurer. Claims often wait until your condition is clear and the total losses are known. A lawsuit adds time.
Is there a deadline for suing after an accident in Delaware?
Generally two years (10 Del. C. § 8119). Missing the date usually ends the case. Write down the date of the injury now.
Does it matter that I was partly to blame?
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). How the blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
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