Practice Area Overview

Delaware Lawyers Fighting for the Best Possible Results

At the law firm of Weik, Nitsche & Dougherty, we fight hard to protect clients who have suffered both physical and emotional harm as a result of another's negligence. No matter how serious the harm, our attorneys have the skill and experience to successfully handle your case. Over the years, our courtroom battles have yielded great results for our clients, including million-dollar settlements and substantial jury awards.

For more information about our practice, or to discuss your concerns with one of our attorneys, contact us today. With offices in Wilmington, Smyrna and Georgetown, we provide convenient representation for clients throughout Delaware.

Personal Injury

We handle personal injury claims stemming from a wide range of accidents and incidents, including:

• Car accidents: When you have been involved in a collision, we can help you get the compensation you deserve from insurance companies.
• Workers' compensation claims: If you have been injured at work, we can help you take action through the workers' compensation system.
• Construction injuries: We help people injured in construction accidents, including those caused by faulty machinery, roof falls and falling objects.
• Wrongful death suits: If your family has lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, our personal injury attorneys can help you understand your options.
• Truck accidents: Truck accidents are frequently devastating. At Weik, Nitsche & Dougherty, we know the tricks that trucking companies and their insurers use to keep you from recovering compensation, and we fight hard to get you results.
• Motorcycle accidents: People often just do not see motorcycles. When you have been injured while riding on your motorcycle, we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
• Slip-and-fall injuries: We fight hard for injured slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall victims.
• Nursing home negligence: Nursing home abuse and neglect can be especially hard on the family that entrusted their loved one to the care of a facility. We fight back.
• Product liability claims: When you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, we take companies to court.
• Toxic torts: We fight for victims of exposure to toxic substances, including mold and benzene.

Family Law

Attorney Shawn Dougherty also handles family law matters on behalf of individuals, couples and families in Delaware. In 2007, Ms. Dougherty was recognized for her family law practice by the publication "The Best Lawyers in America." She provides effective legal representation in such matters as divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, paternity and adoption.

Contact Us about Your Injury

From first meeting to final settlement, we have distinguished ourselves from other firms by fighting tirelessly to secure compensation for our clients.

Contact us for a consultation. Our Wilmington office can be reached at 302-655-4040. For our Georgetown office, call 302-856-9868. For the law office of Gary Nitsche, P.A. in Smyrna, call 302-389-4040.

Servicios en Español disponibles. Spanish language services are available.