Wrongful Death Law in Delaware
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Delaware
Delaware state law
- Delaware Criminal Code › General Provisions Concerning OffensesDE 11 § 11-222
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Procedure › Survival of Actions and Causes of Action; Wrongful Death Actions › Survival of Actions and Causes of ActionDE 10 § 10-3701
- Procedure › Survival of Actions and Causes of Action; Wrongful Death Actions › Survival of Actions and Causes of ActionDE 10 § 10-3702
- Procedure › Survival of Actions and Causes of Action; Wrongful Death Actions › Survival of Actions and Causes of ActionDE 10 § 10-3703
- Procedure › Survival of Actions and Causes of Action; Wrongful Death Actions › Survival of Actions and Causes of ActionDE 10 § 10-3704
- Procedure › Survival of Actions and Causes of Action; Wrongful Death Actions › Survival of Actions and Causes of ActionDE 10 § 10-3705
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Delaware.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.