Nitsche & Fredricks recently secured a $500,000 settlement for a client who broke his leg in a 2020 crash with two Delaware State Police vehicles. Delaware Online and The News Journal covered the case.
Read the full article: Why he got $500,000 settlement in state police lawsuit
What Happened
On a foggy morning in May 2020, our client was driving to work near Blackiston when a trooper turned left into his path. He swerved and hit a second trooper’s car that was following close behind. Neither trooper had lights or sirens on.
How We Built the Case
Our attorneys brought in a police practices expert, who found that the troopers were not responding to an emergency and that one was driving as fast as 86 mph in the fog. The case settled in 2025 as trial approached. As attorney Gary Nitsche told the paper, “He had a good lawyer.”
Can You Sue After a Crash With a Police Vehicle?
Often, yes. Police can exceed the speed limit during an emergency, but only if they do not endanger life or property (21 Del. C. § 4106). The State of Delaware also insures its vehicles, which can open the door to a claim. These cases are complex, so it helps to have an experienced attorney on your side.
Hurt in a Crash With a Police or State Vehicle? Talk to Our Team
If you or a loved one was injured in a crash involving a Delaware State Police vehicle, a local police car, or any other government vehicle, Nitsche & Fredricks can help you understand your options. Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us online or call (302) 655-4040, and learn more about our Delaware car accident practice. We serve clients throughout New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties from our offices in Wilmington, Bear, and Smyrna.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts.
