If you have been injured because of the careless or reckless behavior of another, you may have a personal injury case in Delaware . Delaware allows for injured parties to seek damages when they have been injured because of another person’s negligence. Car accidents are the most common type of accident leading to a personal injury case; however, other accidents, such as a slip and fall, product liability, boat or aviation accidents can also lead to a personal injury case.

If you have been injured because of someone else, you should contact a Delaware personal injury attorney right away. Even if you can be found partially at fault for the accident, as long as your responsibility is 50% or less for the injury, you can recover damages. Your attorney can help you to understand your rights and represent your interests. There is a time limit in which to file a claim in Delaware . Your attorney can help you to determine the statute of limitations, which is generally two years from the injury.

Many times after an accident the insurance company for the negligent party will try to contact you and settle your case. They may sound like they want to help you by paying your medical bills or property loss. However, be careful and do not sign anything before meeting with an attorney. They are not looking out for your well being.

Most personal injury attorneys provide a free initial consultation to review your case. Personal injury attorneys generally use a contingency fee agreement. This provides for payment of the attorney’s fees upon the conclusion of your case. Often it is a percentage of your total settlement. You will want to understand how your attorney will be paid, and how the costs to pursue your case will be paid before signing a fee agreement with a personal injury attorney.

Because your case may take many months to complete, you will want to find an attorney you are comfortable talking to and who understands your case. The support staff, such as legal assistants or nurse consultants, may be your first point of contact regarding your case. You may want to meet these people at your initial consultation with your attorney.

Most importantly, you should follow the advice of your doctors. Your attorney should be concentrating on making sure you are compensated for your lost wages or earning capacity, your pain and suffering, your medical expenses and property loss. You should be concentrating on your medical recovery.

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