Anywhere from a few thousand dollars to well over $100,000 in Delaware, depending on the injury, the insurance available, and how much the crash changed daily life.

For a Milford pedestrian hit in a crosswalk, the number usually jumps when there is a fracture, surgery, head injury, permanent limp, or loss of independent living. A soft-tissue case with a quick recovery may settle much lower. A case involving a drunk driver, a contractor vehicle, or clear failure to yield near places like North DuPont Boulevard, Route 113, or busy shopping entrances can be worth more because fault is easier to prove and extra coverage may be available.

To prove value, you need documentation fast, because the adjuster's "friendly" call is often about locking you into a low number before the records are complete.

Get and keep:

• Milford Police Department crash report or the investigating agency's report
• Photos of the crosswalk, signals, road condition, potholes, debris, vehicle damage, shoes, bike, walker, or clothing
• Beebe Healthcare or other treatment records, imaging, discharge papers, and physical therapy notes
• Bills showing what PIP paid and what is still owed; Delaware auto policies must carry at least $15,000 per person in PIP
• Proof of the driver's insurance limits and any umbrella or commercial policy
• A short daily log showing pain, missed activities, help needed at home, and whether living alone became harder
• Witness names, 911 records, and any nearby store or traffic camera footage

If the crash caused injury or property damage over $500, it generally must be reported to police in Delaware.

Do not guess at your condition in a recorded statement. Adjusters use lines like "you're feeling better now, right?" or "this looks minor" to cut value before all treatment is in. In Delaware, the general deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is 2 years from the crash.