Truck / 18-Wheeler Accident Lawsuit in Delaware

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