Delaware Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under Delaware law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.
Injury & Accident
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | 2 yrs | 10 Del. C. § 8119 |
| Defamation | 2 yrs | 10 Del. C. § 8119 |
| Dog Bite | 2 yrs | 10 Del. C. § 8119 (2-year personal injury SOL); no specific strict liability dog bite statute — common law negligence/one-bite rule applies |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | 18 Del. C. § 6856 |
| Personal Injury | 2 yrs | Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119 |
| Slip and Fall | 2 yrs | Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119 |
| Wrongful Death | 2 yrs | 10 Del. C. § 8107; 10 Del. C. § 3724 |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 3 yrs | 10 Del. C. § 8106(a) |
| Medical Debt | 3 yrs | Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8106 |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 3 yrs | Del. Code tit. 10 § 8106 |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Delaware attorney.