Car And Motor Vehicle Accidents Attorney
Minor fender benders, high-speed highway accidents and trucking accidents can happen in an instant. Whether you were in a minor accident, suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one in a fatal accident, you need experienced advocacy to protect your rights and maximize your compensation. The attorneys at Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law, are experienced personal injury lawyers, focused on the rights of victims and their families involved in motor vehicle accidents.
Call 302-600-6924 today or contact us by email if you have suffered an injury in a motor vehicle accident. We offer experienced, strategic and compassionate legal advocacy to maximize compensation and protect your rights.
Maximizing Your Coverage After An Accident
One of the greatest challenges for accident victims is recovering benefits and compensation from an insurance company. As your attorney, we will identify all potential defendants, including government agencies. Even if you were involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist, we will explore every avenue of recovery to maximize your benefits and coverage for lost wages, property damage, medical expenses, pain and suffering, or the wrongful death of a loved one.
We are experienced with motor vehicle accident claims involving:
- Head and neck injuries
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Lost limbs
- Broken bones
- Motorcycle accidents
- Wrongful death
What To Do Immediately After An Accident
Follow these steps if you have been in a car accident:
- Call 911 to report the accident and request an ambulance if you or anyone else is injured.
- Take photos of the accident scene and your injuries if you are able.
- Exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver(s). However, do not admit fault for the accident.
- Keep any conversations with insurance companies brief and factual. It is best to speak with a lawyer first.
- If you were injured, seek medical care and follow the doctor’s instructions. Keep copies of the paperwork.
Call our office to speak with an experienced, caring car accident lawyer so we can protect your rights and help you get the compensation you need.
Understanding Motor Vehicle Accident Laws And Your Rights In Delaware
Statute of limitations
You have just two years to file most types of car accident claims in Delaware. This may seem like plenty of time, but it takes months to investigate an accident and build a case for damages. The deadline to file can vary if:
- There was an injury to a minor (timeline may be longer)
- Your injuries were not discovered right away (timeline may be longer)
- The case involves a government entity (timeline may be shorter)
We will explain how the statute of limitations applies in your case when we discuss your specific accident.
Modified comparative negligence rule
Delaware uses a modified comparative negligence rule, which means that in an accident, you can recover compensation if you were 50% or less at fault for the accident. If you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot get damages.
The amount of damages you recover is determined by the amount of fault you have. For example, if you were 50% at fault and the damages were $60,000, you would receive $30,000.
The no-fault system and PIP
Delaware follows a no-fault system for personal injury claims, including car accidents. This means that if you are in a car accident, your own auto insurance policy (Personal Injury Protection) covers your medical bills and lost wages, regardless of who caused the accident.
The state requires drivers to carry PIP and liability insurance. You may also purchase uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, but this is optional.
We will review your auto insurance coverage and discuss what you can expect to receive from PIP so you have a clear understanding of the policy.
Experienced Negotiator And Skilled Trial Advocate
In every car accident claim, our role is to maximize your compensation so that you and your family can focus on health and recovery. Whether that involves securing a negotiated settlement or pursuing litigation and trial, we will take every necessary step to protect your rights and interests. We know how to properly establish monetary value for your losses so that you and your family receive the financial compensation you deserve.
Experience You Can Trust. Contact Us Today.
Call 302-600-6924 or contact the office by email to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case. We offer free consultations on all personal injury cases, and we are conveniently located safely in the Wilmington suburbs at Lancaster Pike (Rte. 48) and Centre Road (Rte. 141).
Flexible appointment schedule · Home and hospital visits available upon request