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New Jersey Residents in Delaware Motor-Vehicle Accidents.

Delaware, being a commuter state, witnesses significant traffic on highways like Interstate-95, Interstate-295, and Interstate-495 from neighboring states, including New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Whether a New Jersey resident is in Delaware for work or for leisure, accidents can occur, raising questions about applicable laws and insurance thresholds.

Will Your Verbal Threshold Selection Still Apply in a Delaware Motor-Vehicle Accident?

For a New Jersey resident involved in a motor-vehicle accident in Delaware, there are unique legal considerations that are of great concern. One primary concern centers around the potential applicability of New Jersey’s verbal threshold selection. A considerable number of New Jersey residents choose the verbal threshold limitation when obtaining their car accident insurance policies. New Jersey’s state law regarding verbal thresholds is recognized for its stringency, acting as a screening mechanism in car accident cases. It permits the pursuit of non-economic damages or pain and suffering damages solely for those with specific types of injuries, such as a loss of fetus, displaced fracture, or serious permanent injury. However, while the verbal threshold limitation is applicable for New Jersey residents getting into accidents in New Jersey, the question is does the threshold limitation still apply for New Jersey residents that get into a motor-vehicle accident in Delaware?

The Delaware Superior Court (New Castle County) addressed this issue decisively in 1995 in Thornton v. Boswell. The court ruled that the verbal threshold limitation does not automatically extend to a New Jersey resident that is injured in a Delaware motor-vehicle accident who initiates a personal injury lawsuit in the state of Delaware. Although, under New Jersey law, the plaintiff(the New Jersey resident) would have been bound by the verbal threshold limitation, the court concluded that in this particular situation, Delaware law took precedence. 

By conducting a conflicts of law analysis, the court determined that Delaware, having the most significant relationship to the accident, should have their state law govern. Consequently, the plaintiff, a New Jersey resident, was afforded the opportunity to pursue a claim for damages that, under New Jersey state law, would have been unattainable. This legal precedent underscores the importance of recognizing jurisdictional differences and their impact on the rights of individuals involved in cross-border accidents. 



What Should You Do Next?

New Jersey Residents who sustain injuries in a motor-vehicle accident in Delaware may have the right to seek financial compensation for their injuries, including reimbursement for lost wages and medical expenses. Consequently, it is crucial to consult with a personal injury attorney that specializes in motor-vehicle accidents at the earliest opportunity to understand and pursue potential legal remedies. 



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