Delaware · Work site injury: what can I do?
Work site injury: what can I do?
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| Filing deadline | 2 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 10 daysDelaware Code Title 10, § 8119 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Delaware?
Delaware: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 10 days; formal claim within 2 years A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Delaware Code Title 10, § 8119
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Delaware workers have 2 years to file construction accident civil lawsuits — Delaware's modified comparative fault applies and federal OSHA governs; Delaware courts are accessible for third-party claims against GCs and equipment manufacturers incorporated in Delaware
Delaware applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. Federal OSHA governs Delaware construction sites. A significant advantage in Delaware for construction accident plaintiffs is that many major equipment manufacturers and general contractor corporations are incorporated in Delaware — providing favorable in-state personal jurisdiction for products liability and negligence claims. Delaware Superior Court is Delaware's trial court for civil claims and has active personal injury dockets. The Wilmington and Dover areas have active commercial and infrastructure construction activity.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Work site injury: what can I do? overview. This page covers the local information available for Delaware.
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- Delaware Code Title 10, § 8119