Delaware Auto Accident Attorneys
According to Delaware personal injury laws if you have been the victim of an auto accident you may be able to file a lawsuit against the liable party, or parties and their insurance carrier. Connecting with our Delaware auto accident attorneys is smart as they will protect your rights and help you throughout the entire personal injury claim process.
To begin the claim filing process you need to speak with our Wilmington, Delaware auto accident attorneys as we need to gather basic info about your accident and resulting injuries. Please email our legal team here. We serve all of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Delaware Auto Accident Laws
According to DelCode § 8119 an auto accident injury victim in Delaware cannot pursue legal action after 24 months from the date of injury or date of death. This law is called the statute of limitations.
Delaware also has uninsured motorist laws and underinsured motorist laws in the event you are injured in an accident and the liable party does not have insurance or adequate insurance to cover your damages, financial losses, lost wages, pain, suffering and medical bills.
In the event you were partially at fault you can still qualify for benefits and financial compensation. When we review your case our Newark, Delaware auto accident attorneys will adjust the benefit and compensation amount to reflect the percentage amount you were at fault.
What Is Needed At Accident Scene
At the scene of the accident your mind will be going a mile a minute, adrenaline is pumping and you are typically in shock. Despite possibly feeling no pain you need to go to the nearest emergency room, hospital or urgent care center immediately. The sooner you get injuries documented the easier your case will be.
If possible take pictures, or have someone take pictures, at the accident scene. Take as many as you can of the vehicles, intersection, surroundings, etc.
Call the authorities and fill out a police report.
Find and obtain contact information for any witnesses, people passing by and passengers in all vehicles involved in the accident.
DO NOT give a recorded statement to anyone for any reason. Even the police.
After seeking immediate medical care contact our Dover, Delaware car accident lawyers for a free case evaluation.
Contact Our Georgetown Delaware Auto Accident Attorneys
Do not hesitate to call our team of Wilmington, Delaware auto accident attorneys. We provide complimentary case evaluations and charge no legal fees of any kind unless we recover benefits and financial compensation for you. We will determine the current and future value of your claim as fast as possible so we can file your claim.
Our Newark, Delaware auto accident attorneys serve the entire states of DE, NJ, MD, PA. This includes the Wilmington, Newark, Elsmere, Stanton, Newport, Bear, Glasgow, Greenwood, Greenville, Fairfax, Talleyville, Odessa, Townsend, Pike Creek, Hockessin, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Laurel, Harrington, Frankford, Dagsboro, Ellendale, Dewey Beach, Indian River, Seaford, Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Millsboro, Cape May, Philadelphia, Salem, Cherry Hill, West Chester, Kennett Square & Chester, PA areas.