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Individuals and entities have a duty to act reasonably and to avoid causing harm to foreseeable injury victims. It is negligent to act unreasonably and cause harm to another. It is also negligent to violate any safety rule, regulation or law which results in harm to another.
Intentional or reckless conduct that harms others is another type of wrongful conduct that is actionable. Examples of intentional torts include assault, battery, false arrest, or intentional infliction of emotional distress.
They teach you in law school: “a case is worth what a jury will pay.” This statement rings true. Lawyers and insurance adjusters settle claims based on how much a jury may award. Here are factors the insurance company will look at when valuing your claim:
The law allows an injury victim to recover money for
Call a lawyer to set up a consultation. Most Delaware attorneys offer free consultations on injury cases. If you have any questions or would like a free consultation call Jason R. Antoine, personal injury lawyer at (302) 482-4802 or contact us via our web form. To become a client, a lawyer must agree to take your case and have you sign a fee agreement. Delaware lawyers are required to put fee contracts in writing.
In Delaware, the lawyer will usually fund the case for the client and pay litigation costs up front. However, the lawyer will be reimbursed for court costs and litigation fees out of the settlement or award at the end of the case.
Tip – be aware that some lawyers may hold clients responsible for litigation costs if there is no recovery.
Every case is different. It depends on whether a lawsuit is filed and other factors. Some cases settle quickly with little to no costs incurred. Conversely, litigating a case can be expensive. Common fees that could come out of an award or recovery are:
Tip – a good lawyer will keep an eye on costs and treat the case as a profit/loss statement for the client. The lawyer’s duty is to maximize recovery for the client.
On a Delaware personal injury case, the statute of limitations is two (2) years from when the injury is claimed to have been sustained, or when the plaintiff is on notice he or she sustained a tortious injury. Essentially, a lawsuit should be filed within two years of the date of the accident.
In wrongful death cases the statute of limitations is two (2) years from when the death occurs or when the plaintiff knows or should know that the death was caused by wrongful or tortious conduct by the defendant.