Delaware Accident and Injury Laws

The vast majority of cases in any courthouse involve civil procedures and lawsuits, including legal actions for accidents and injuries caused by others.

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FindLaw's Delaware Accident and Injury Law section covers the basics of injury law, with a general overview of how the state applies the legal theory of negligence to civil cases; the statute of limitations -- or time limits -- imposed on plaintiffs for filing civil charges; and more. This section also includes a relatively detailed overview of workers' compensation laws in Delaware, which ensure that employers take care of their workers' job-related injuries and illnesses. Learn more by clicking on a link below or speaking with a Delaware injury law attorney.

Learn About Delaware Accident and Injury Laws

  • Delaware Negligence Laws

    What you need to know about how Delaware law treats the legal theory of negligence, in which one party is responsible and thus liable for actions leading to another's injuries.

  • Delaware Workers Compensation Laws

    Detailed information about Delaware's workers' compensation laws, which ensure that employers cover the costs of employees' work-related injuries, including time limits and waiting periods.

  • Delaware Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline

    Basics of the settlement process for car accidents in the state of Delaware, including important deadlines, whether a police report is needed, the average car accident settlement, and more.

  • Delaware Car Accident Compensation Laws

    Basics of Delaware's laws and procedures for getting compensated for injuries and property damage in the event of a car accident, including time limits for filing a civil claim.

  • Pain and Suffering Damages in Delaware

    General information about how Delaware calculate and award damages for pain and suffering, which are typically awarded in cases involving physical and emotional pain caused by another.

  • Delaware Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Delaware's statute of limitations for civil claims, which limits the amount of time a plaintiff has to file a claim against another party, differing by type of claim.

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