Representing the Injured in Smyrna, Clayton, and Across Kent County
If you’ve been hurt in Smyrna, Clayton, Cheswold, or neighboring Kent County communities, you deserve an experienced legal team that knows Delaware law and how to protect your rights. The Smyrna personal injury lawyers at Rhoades & Morrow have represented injured victims for decades, helping them recover the fair compensation they need to rebuild their lives after serious accidents.
Whether you’ve been involved in a car accident, workplace injury, or another incident caused by someone else’s negligence, we are committed to helping you pursue justice and financial recovery.
Trusted Delaware Law Firm for Injury Victims
For over 30 years, Rhoades & Morrow has established a reputation for delivering exceptional legal representation to injured clients throughout the state of Delaware. From our offices in Kent and Sussex Counties, we serve residents and families who’ve suffered life-altering injuries in Smyrna, Clayton, and surrounding areas.
Our approach is straightforward: we offer honest guidance, maintain open communication, and fight tirelessly to deliver the results our clients deserve. An experienced personal injury attorney personally handles every case — not passed off to a case manager, paralegal, or legal assistant.
Understanding Delaware Personal Injury Law
Delaware’s personal injury laws allow victims to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. Economic damages encompass medical bills, lost income, and property damage, while non-economic damages encompass pain, suffering, and a reduced quality of life.
- The statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim.
- Delaware employs a modified comparative negligence rule, which reduces compensation by the percentage of fault attributed to you.
- Most personal injury cases settle before trial; however, our experienced attorneys are always prepared to litigate when necessary.
Our goal is to ensure you receive the maximum compensation available for your injuries and losses.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Smyrna, DE
Our Smyrna personal injury attorneys represent clients in a wide range of injury claims. Whether your injury occurred on the road, at work, or due to unsafe property conditions, we’ll work to hold the responsible parties accountable.
Car Accidents and Motor Vehicle Collisions
Major routes, such as U.S. 13, Route 300, and Route 6, experience frequent traffic and hazardous intersections. We handle cases involving car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as pedestrian and bicycle crashes, and distracted or impaired driving. Our car accident lawyers manage all communication with insurers and fight for financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Slippery floors, broken steps, or unsafe business premises often cause serious injuries. Property owners in Smyrna and Clayton are responsible for maintaining safe environments. When they fail to do so, our firm pursues premises liability claims to help victims recover damages.
Construction and Workplace Accidents
From construction sites to warehouses and healthcare settings, workplace injuries are common in Kent County. Our firm represents employees across all industries — from trades and manufacturing to retail and public service — ensuring they receive full workers’ compensation benefits under Delaware law.
Truck, Motorcycle, and Pedestrian Accidents
We represent victims injured in commercial truck crashes, motorcycle wrecks, and pedestrian accidents caused by driver negligence or poor road maintenance. These cases often result in serious or catastrophic injuries, including soft tissue injuries, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries, requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Defective Products
If a defective or unsafe product caused your injuries, our Smyrna defective product lawyers pursue claims against manufacturers, distributors, or retailers for their negligence in design, testing, or labeling.
Wrongful Death
Families who have lost loved ones in fatal accidents can pursue wrongful death claims to recover funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering.
Workers’ Compensation
If you were injured while working in Smyrna or Clayton, you are likely eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of fault. Delaware law requires all employers with one or more employees to carry this insurance coverage.
Workers’ compensation benefits may include:
- Full medical coverage — all reasonable and necessary care paid at 100% with no maximum limit.
- Wage replacement benefits — two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to 300 weeks for temporary total disability.
- Vocational rehabilitation and job retraining.
- Death benefits for surviving family members.
You must report your injury within 30 days and file a claim within two years of the incident (or discovery of an occupational illness). It is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who file legitimate claims. If your employer is uninsured, claims can be filed through the Delaware Uninsured Employers’ Fund.
Our Smyrna workers’ compensation attorneys assist with claims, appeals, and hearings before the Delaware Industrial Accident Board, ensuring your rights are fully protected.
Why Choose Rhoades & Morrow in Smyrna
Integrity. Experience. Results.
Delaware residents choose Rhoades & Morrow because of our strong track record and local roots.
We offer:
- Decades of experience handling both personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.
- Local knowledge of Kent County courts, judges, and insurance defense practices.
- Personalized representation — clients work directly with their attorney.
- Proven results, recovering millions in compensation for injured clients across Delaware.
- Contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
During your free consultation, we’ll review your case, explain your legal options, and outline a clear path forward. Our Delaware personal injury team handles all aspects of the legal process, from communication with the insurance company, gathering evidence and medical records, and filing all relevant documents, so that you can focus on your recovery. We also ensure all deadlines are met, and your claim remains fully compliant with Delaware law.
