Injury Law

Overview

Morris James is Delaware's go-to practice for personal injury law, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation cases. Together, our attorneys have over 150 years of legal experience dealing with litigation related to personal injury matters.

Legal Knowledge and Effective Communication. In addition to legal knowledge, compassionate, effective communication skills are vital to the attorney/client relationship. We listen and respond to client inquiries promptly and respectfully.

Your Representation. We strive to build strong relationships with our clients. Our attorneys get to know each client to effectively understand your injuries' impact on all aspects of your life so that we can effectively advocate for you. Contact us today for more information.

Nationwide Investigations

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation
Morris James is conducting a nationwide investigation on behalf of individuals stationed at, or resided on, Camp Lejeune Military Base in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987.

Infant Formula Litigation
The manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil did not warn consumers of this risks of cow's-milk-based formula. As a result, innocent babies have suffered by consuming their formula, and families have been torn apart by loss and overwhelming financial burdens. We can help you get answers.

FiberCel Bone Graft Injury
Aziyo Biologics, Inc. issued a voluntary recall on June 2, 2021, pertaining to a single donor lot of its FiberCel Fiber Viable Bone Matrix after learning of post-surgical infections in several patients treated with the product, including some patients that tested positive for tuberculosis. If you contracted tuberculosis following spinal surgery, we can help.

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury
Brachial Plexus Injuries at Birth
Cerebral Palsy
Failure to Diagnose a Medical Condition
Failure to Diagnose Cauda Equina Syndrome
Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect
Medical Malpractice
Shoulder Dystocia

Personal Injury

Boating & Jet Ski Accidents
Car Accidents
Dog Bites / Attacks
Motorcycle Accidents
Product Liability
Rideshare Accidents
Serious Injuries
Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
Truck Accidents
Workers' Compensation
Wrongful Death

Experience

Our injury law attorneys have been singled out for outstanding results, both as a group and individually, in ranking forums including Best Lawyers, US News & World Report Best Law Firms, and Delaware Today Top Lawyers.

Morris James’ state-wide team of Delaware injury lawyers has achieved over $100 million in settlements in the past ten years alone. Our clients benefit from our attorneys’ significant experience in representing insurance companies and insureds in litigation in Delaware. This experience provides our attorneys unique insight into the strategies and tactics used by insurance companies in defense of injury claims. Our attorneys additionally have experience and training in alternative dispute resolution and are frequently selected as arbitrators and mediators.

We serve the Mid-Atlantic region with offices throughout Delaware in Dover, Wilmington, Rehoboth Beach, Georgetown, and Newark, Delaware. Contact us today online of call 302.655.2599 for a free consultation.

Verdicts and Settlements

$2.2 million settlement: a man who, while in the course and scope of his employment, lost both legs when struck on the side of the road by a truck driver
$2.1 million settlement: Navy SEAL struck by a driver who left the roadway, causing serious injuries to his legs
$875,000 settlement: bicyclist who injured an eye when struck by a teenage car driver
$850,000 settlement: young lady injured her shoulder in a multi-car accident which resulted in surgery, lost earnings, and medical expenses
$615,000 settlement: 47-year-old man struck by a car while changing a tire, resulting in a significant arm injury
$500,000 settlement: wrongful death claim where the defendant crossed the center line, killing the mother of 5 adult children
$445,000 settlement: 60-year-old tractor-trailer driver rear-ended by another tractor-trailer, resulting in neck and back surgeries
$350,000 settlement: 44-year-old woman who suffered orthopedic injuries resulting in surgery as a result of a motor vehicle accident
$297,500 settlement: policy limits wrongful death settlement arising out of a motor vehicle accident
$250,000 settlement: 51-year-old man who suffered a neck injury requiring surgery as a result of a motor vehicle accident
$220,000 settlement: 46-year-old female cafeteria worker, injured low back lifting a tray of juice and subsequently diagnosed with failed back syndrome
$205,000 settlement: 32-year-old male maintenance worker sustained low back injury while moving a trash dumpster, requiring multiple surgeries
$164,990 settlement: 49-year-old male bus driver sustained low back and knee injuries when the bus hit a deep pothole, resulting in knee replacement surgery
$125,000 settlement: 66-year-old woman who suffered an eye injury as a result of a trip and fall at a retail store
$90,000 jury verdict: 44-year-old man rear-ended in an automobile accident resulting in muscular injuries and an elbow nerve injury