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
Severity and permanency of plaintiff's injuriesClarity of defendant's liability and degree of fault allocation under 51% modified comparative negligence ruleType and circumstances of collision (intersection vs. highway, speed, impact force)Documented economic damages including medical expenses and lost wagesStrength of expert witness testimony and quality of evidence preservation
Key Trends & Insights
Based on the limited dataset of two tracked Personal Injury cases in Delaware, outcomes ranged from $275K to $425K with a median and mean of $350K, suggesting a relatively consistent valuation band for motor vehicle collision cases in this jurisdiction. The higher verdict in the Rehoboth Beach red-light T-bone case ($425K, 2024) compared to the I-95 rear-end collision ($275K, 2023) indicates that intersection negligence with clear liability may command stronger jury sympathy and higher awards than highway rear-end scenarios. Delaware's modified comparative fault threshold of 51% and the absence of a non-economic damages cap provide plaintiffs with meaningful leverage, though the small sample size warrants caution when extrapolating broader trends.
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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