Compassionate Delaware Child Injury Attorneys
Last updated on January 5, 2026
When your child suffers an injury due to another party’s negligence, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. Beyond immediate medical concerns, you face uncertainty about long-term effects on your child’s development, mounting medical bills and complex legal questions.
At Tunnell & Raysor, P.A., we have served Delaware families for over 130 years, representing injured children throughout Sussex County including Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and surrounding communities.
What Causes Most Child Injuries In Delaware?
Delaware child injury cases arise from various preventable scenarios:
- Day care negligence (Delaware) – inadequate supervision, unsafe equipment or failure to prevent foreseeable harm
- School injuries (Georgetown, Delaware) – playground accidents, field trip incidents or bullying-related injuries
- Dog bite claims involving children – when aggressive animals attack without provocation
- Swimming pool injuries – cases invoking the attractive nuisance doctrine when property owners fail to secure pools
- Child car accident injuries – from improper car seat installation or vehicle defects
Each scenario requires thorough investigation to establish liability and protect your child’s interests.
What Is Delaware’s Statute Of Limitations For Child Injury Claims?
Delaware provides extended filing deadlines for minors, allowing claims until two years after the child turns 18 years old. While this extended timeline offers flexibility, preserving evidence immediately remains critical. Witness memories fade, accident scenes change and documentation disappears over time, making prompt legal consultation essential despite longer filing windows.
What Compensation Can Injured Children Recover?
Pediatric injury law firm cases in Delaware pursue comprehensive damages including pain and suffering compensation for physical and emotional trauma, current medical expenses for emergency treatment and initial care, future medical needs addressing ongoing therapy and potential surgeries, and loss of future earning capacity when permanent disabilities limit career opportunities. Parents may file separate claims for medical bills they paid and emotional distress from witnessing their child’s suffering.
Talk To Us Today
Contact one of our Delaware offices in Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach or Milford to schedule an initial consultation. You can reach Tunnell & Raysor, P.A., by phone at 302-396-9645 or via email for an appointment.