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Delaware — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for personal injury

10 Del. C. § 8119

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Personal Injury Statute Of Limitations in Delaware

Under 10 Del. C. § 8119, a personal injury claim in Delaware must be brought within two years from the date the cause of action accrues. This statute of limitations governs tort actions for injuries to the person, and the two‑year period is measured from the time the injury occurs, not from when the plaintiff discovers the harm. The Delaware Code does not extend this deadline based on late discovery unless a statutory exception applies. The official source at https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/ lists the full statutory text, including any exceptions or tolling provisions. The worked example below demonstrates how the two‑year period is calculated from a given date. To estimate your own deadline, use the DocketMath calculator with your specific dates.

Governing authority

In Delaware, the statute of limitations rule is set by 10 Del. C. § 8119. The verified packet cites 10 Del. C. § 8119 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/).

Deadline example

For a Delaware personal injury limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 10 Del. C. § 8119 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the personal injury statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.