Jurisdiction Intelligence Report
Personal Injury Case Values in Delaware (2026)
Data-driven verdict and settlement analysis for Personal Injury cases in Delaware. Median outcome: $350K across 2 tracked cases.
Verdicts Tracked
2
Median Outcome
$350K
Mean Outcome
$350K
Range
$275K–$425K
Verdict Distribution
| Range | Cases | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| $250K–$1M | 2 | 100% |
Key Valuation Factors
Fault allocation under Delaware's 51% modified comparative negligence ruleSeverity and permanency of plaintiff injuriesLiability clarity and strength of negligence narrativeAvailability and limits of defendant's insurance coverageQuality and consistency of medical documentation and expert testimony
Key Trends & Insights
Based on the limited dataset of two tracked Personal Injury verdicts/settlements in Delaware, outcomes range from $275K to $425K with a median and mean of $350K, suggesting moderate consistency in valuations for collision-based cases. The higher award in the 2024 Rehoboth Beach red light T-bone case ($425K) compared to the 2023 I-95 rear-end collision ($275K) may reflect differences in impact severity, liability clarity, and injury complexity, as intersection T-bone collisions typically carry stronger negligence narratives. Delaware's modified comparative fault threshold of 51% and absence of a general non-economic damages cap provide plaintiffs meaningful recovery potential, though the dataset is too small to draw definitive trend conclusions and should be interpreted with caution.
Notable Cases
Plaintiff v. Defendant (Rehoboth Beach Red Light T-Bone)
$425K
A pickup truck ran a red light at a Rehoboth Beach intersection, T-boning plaintiffs sedan. Plaintiff suffered a torn rotator cuff, fractured ribs, and traumatic brain injury requiring cognitive rehabilitation. Defendant disputed severity of TBI. Jury awarded $425,000.
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Plaintiff v. Defendant (I-95 Rear-End Highway Collision)
$275K
Plaintiff was rear-ended at highway speed on I-95 in New Castle County. She suffered herniated discs at C5-C6 and L4-L5 requiring epidural steroid injections and extensive physical therapy. Defendant contested causation. Jury awarded $275,000.
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