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Personal Injury Attorneys in Delaware

Personal injury attorneys handle cases where someone is physically harmed because of another person's negligence or intentional misconduct. In the context of law enforcement and government misconduct, these attorneys pursue civil claims for injuries caused by officers, government vehicles, or dangerous conditions that the government created or allowed to exist.

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Thomas C. CrumplarAttorney

Thomas C. Crumplar

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Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A.

📍New Castle, DE
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Catastrophic Injury · Personal Injury · Police Misconduct · Police Negligence · Prison Reform · Systemic Reform · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

Thomas Crumplar has built a career as a powerhouse litigator in Delaware, often serving as the primary legal shield for families seeking accountability from law enforcement. While his firm, Jacobs & Crumplar, is known fo... Read More →

State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government365 days

Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 4012

Notice of claim required within 1 year under the Delaware Tort Claims Act.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Delaware has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.