Truck / 18-Wheeler Accident Lawsuit in Delaware

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Statute of Limitations

Delaware has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (10 Del. C. § 8119). Modified comparative fault with 51% bar. Claims against DelDOT or other state entities require written notice within 6 months of the accident. Delaware's Small Claims Court handles claims up to $25,000, but all serious truck injury cases should be filed in Superior Court.

2 years from date of accident

Delaware Data

Exposure in Delaware

Source: DelDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024

Source: NHTSA FARS 2024

Source: Delaware DOT Traffic Data

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Delaware

Christiana Hospital — Level I Trauma Center

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