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Compare Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Wilmington, DE
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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Wilmington, DE
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Showing 20 nursing home abuse lawyers in Wilmington, DE
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Morgan & Morgan
1000 N West St Suite 1260, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 648-9140 forthepeople.com
The Inkell Firm, LLC
2 Mill Rd Ste 202, Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 599-6442 inkellfirm.com
Silverman, McDonald & Friedman
1523 Concord Pike #400, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 691-9588 smflegal.com
The Sharma Law Firm
1007 Orange St 4th floor, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 781-3077 amansharmalaw.com
The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya
1202 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 271-7055 dplaw.com
Pratcher Krayer, LLC
1300 N Grant Ave Suite 206, Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 566-1796 pkinjury.com
Morris James LLP
3205 Ave N Blvd Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 888-6800 morrisjames.com
Morris James LLP
3205 Ave N Blvd Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 888-6800 morrisjames.com
Gary S Nitsche, P. A.
305 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 655-4040 weiknitsche.com
Ferry Joseph, P.A.
1521 Concord Pike Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 575-1555 ferryjoseph.com
Schuster Jachetti LLP
3407 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 966-8684 mydelawarelawyer.com
Shelsby & Leoni, P.A.
221 Main St, Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 995-6210 shelsbyleonilaw.com
Chong Law Firm, P.A.
2961 Centerville Rd #350, Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 999-9480 chonglawfirm.com
Nitsche & Fredricks
305 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 655-4040 nitschefredricks.com
The Delaware Elder Law Center
3711 Kennett Pike #110, Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 300-4390 delawareelderlawcenter.com
Rhoades & Morrow Injury Attorneys
1225 N King St Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 427-9500 rhoadeslegal.com
James Hall Personal Injury Lawyer Wilmington
1200 N Broom St, Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 590-7513 jameshalldelaw.com
Lundy Law Personal Injury Lawyers
1600 Pennsylvania Ave Suite C, Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 924-7839 lundylaw.com
The Levinson Firm
4420 Limestone Rd Suite 210, Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 656-3393 levinsonfirm.com
McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC
222 Delaware Ave Suite 1005, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 308-7013 mccanninjurylaw.com
If you suspect a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a Wilmington nursing home, a local lawyer can help. Delaware law provides specific protections under Title 16 of the Delaware Code, including mandatory reporting requirements and a statute of limitations of two years from the date of injury for filing a civil claim. An attorney can investigate the facility, gather evidence, and pursue damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses.
What Does a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in Wilmington Cost?
Most nursing home abuse lawyers in Delaware work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and the lawyer takes a percentage of any settlement or court award. Typical contingency fees range from 33% to 40% of the recovery. Some firms may charge additional costs for filing fees, expert witnesses, or medical records. Costs vary by case and by firm. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit in Delaware?
In Delaware, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including nursing home abuse, is generally two years from the date the injury occurred or was discovered. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is also two years from the date of death. It is important to act quickly to preserve your legal rights.
What types of abuse are covered under Delaware nursing home law?
Delaware law recognizes physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services investigates complaints and can impose penalties on facilities that violate state regulations.
How do I prove nursing home abuse in a Delaware court?
To prove abuse, you must show that the facility owed a duty of care to the resident, that it breached that duty through action or inaction, and that the breach caused harm. Evidence may include medical records, witness statements, facility inspection reports, and expert testimony from medical professionals.
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