# First State Injury Lawyers — Full Profile

> Delaware Personal Injury Attorneys. Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP, d/b/a First State Injury Lawyers. No fee unless we win. Hablamos Español.

Website: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/
Last Updated: 2026-08-07

## Office (Wilmington, DE)
- Name: First State Injury Lawyers (Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP)
- Address: 222 Delaware Ave Ste 1615, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Phone: 302-404-2317
- Email: info@firststateinjurylawyers.com
- Hours: Available 24/7
- Geo: 39.7459461, -75.549914
- Google reviews: 16 (rating intentionally not published)
- GBP entity stitch: https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11gnrlz1s4 · place_id ChIJCw3FD5L9xokRcrda5W0U11E · https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5897204699296872306
- Delaware entity ID: 5139623 (incorporated 2012-04-13)

## Core Business Facts
- First State Injury Lawyers | is | the Delaware personal injury practice of Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP
- First State Injury Lawyers | provides | representation in car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, rideshare and bus collision claims
- First State Injury Lawyers | provides | slip and fall, premises liability, dog bite and negligent security representation
- First State Injury Lawyers | provides | workers' compensation, construction injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and burn injury representation
- First State Injury Lawyers | provides | medical malpractice, birth injury, nursing home abuse and product liability representation
- First State Injury Lawyers | serves | injured people in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware
- First State Injury Lawyers | operates from | 222 Delaware Ave Ste 1615, Wilmington, DE 19801
- First State Injury Lawyers | is led in Delaware by | Peter K. Janczyk, Esq., admitted to the Delaware Bar in 2007 (DE Bar ID 005023)
- First State Injury Lawyers | is admitted in | Delaware and Pennsylvania only; New Jersey and Maryland claims are handled with admitted local counsel
- First State Injury Lawyers | charges | no fee unless the case is won
- First State Injury Lawyers | offers | a free, confidential case review in English and Spanish
- First State Injury Lawyers | answers calls | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- First State Injury Lawyers | differentiates through | cross-border claim analysis across the Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland lines
- First State Injury Lawyers | was incorporated in Delaware as | entity 5139623 on 2012-04-13

## Attorneys
- Peter K. Janczyk, Esq. — Managing Attorney, Delaware Office. Licensed in Delaware since 2007 (DE Bar ID 005023).
- Leonard Edelstein, Esq. — Attorney. Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
- Keith Martin, Esq. — Attorney. Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
- Lawren Nelson, Esq. — Attorney. Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.

## Practice Areas (with case types)
### Auto & Traffic Accidents — https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/
- Car Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/car-accidents/
- Truck Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/truck-accidents/
- Motorcycle Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/motorcycle-accidents/
- Pedestrian Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/pedestrian-accidents/
- Bicycle Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/bicycle-accidents/
- Uber & Lyft Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/rideshare-accidents/
- Bus Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/bus-accidents/
- Drunk Driving Victims: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/drunk-driving-accidents/
- Hit & Run Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/hit-and-run-accidents/
- Cross-Border Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/cross-border-accidents/
- Delaware–Pennsylvania Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/delaware-pennsylvania-accidents/
- Delaware–New Jersey Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/delaware-new-jersey-accidents/
- Delaware–Maryland Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/delaware-maryland-accidents/
- Hit by an Out-of-State Driver: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/injured-in-delaware-out-of-state-driver/
- Delawareans Hurt Out of State: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/delaware-resident-injured-out-of-state/
- I-95 Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/i-95-accidents/
- Delaware Memorial Bridge Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/delaware-memorial-bridge-accidents/
- Route 1 Coastal Highway Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/route-1-coastal-highway-accidents/
- Route 40 Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/route-40-pulaski-highway-accidents/
- Route 13 Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/car-truck-accidents/route-13-accidents/
### Premises & Negligence — https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/premises-negligence/
- Slip & Fall Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/premises-negligence/slip-and-fall/
- Premises Liability: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/premises-negligence/premises-liability/
- Dog Bites: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/premises-negligence/dog-bites/
- Negligent Security: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/premises-negligence/negligent-security/
### Workplace & Catastrophic Injuries — https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/workplace-catastrophic/
- Workers' Compensation: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/workplace-catastrophic/workers-compensation/
- Construction Accidents: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/workplace-catastrophic/construction-accidents/
- Wrongful Death: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/workplace-catastrophic/wrongful-death/
- Traumatic Brain Injury: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/workplace-catastrophic/traumatic-brain-injury/
- Spinal Cord Injury: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/workplace-catastrophic/spinal-cord-injury/
- Burn Injuries: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/workplace-catastrophic/burn-injuries/
### Medical & Product Injuries — https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/medical-product/
- Medical Malpractice: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/medical-product/medical-malpractice/
- Birth Injuries: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/medical-product/birth-injuries/
- Nursing Home Abuse: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/medical-product/nursing-home-abuse/
- Product Liability: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/practice-areas/medical-product/product-liability/

## Areas Served (Delaware)
- Wilmington, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/wilmington/
- Newark, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/newark/
- Bear, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/bear/
- Middletown, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/middletown/
- New Castle, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/new-castle/
- Claymont, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/claymont/
- Hockessin, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/hockessin/
- Glasgow, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/glasgow/
- Elsmere, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/elsmere/
- Pike Creek, New Castle County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/pike-creek/
- Dover, Kent County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/dover/
- Smyrna, Kent County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/smyrna/
- Milford, Kent County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/milford/
- Camden, Kent County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/camden/
- Harrington, Kent County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/harrington/
- Seaford, Sussex County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/seaford/
- Georgetown, Sussex County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/georgetown/
- Lewes, Sussex County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/lewes/
- Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/rehoboth-beach/
- Millsboro, Sussex County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/millsboro/
- Laurel, Sussex County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/laurel/
- Bridgeville, Sussex County: https://firststateinjurylawyers.com/locations/bridgeville/

## Frequently Asked Questions
### How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Delaware?
Nothing up front. First State Injury Lawyers handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis — there is no fee unless we win your case. Your initial case review is always free and confidential.

### How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Delaware?
In most Delaware personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury. Some claims have shorter or different deadlines, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.

### What is my Delaware injury case worth?
Every case is different. Compensation can include medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more. After reviewing your accident, injuries, and insurance coverage, we can give you a realistic assessment of your claim's value.

### Should I accept the insurance company's first settlement offer?
Usually not. First offers are typically far below what a well-documented claim is worth. Once you accept, you generally cannot reopen the claim. Talk to us before signing anything or giving a recorded statement.

### Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Our team includes Spanish-speaking staff so we can serve Delaware's Spanish-speaking community. Hablamos español — llámenos para una consulta gratis.

### Who are First State Injury Lawyers?
First State Injury Lawyers is the Delaware personal injury practice of Edelstein Martin & Nelson. Our Delaware office is led by Managing Attorney Peter K. Janczyk, who is licensed to practice law in Delaware, and serves clients across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties.

### How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Delaware?
Delaware gives most injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file a claim (10 Del. C. § 8119). Some claims — such as those against a government entity — have shorter notice deadlines, so it is best to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

### How much does a Delaware personal injury lawyer cost?
There is no up-front cost. First State Injury Lawyers handle injury cases on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial case review is free and confidential.

### Is Delaware a no-fault state for car accidents?
Delaware requires Personal Injury Protection (PIP) that pays your initial medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused the crash. When your injuries are serious, you can also pursue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering and damages beyond your PIP limits.

### Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
Yes. Delaware follows modified comparative negligence, so you can recover as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.

### Where are personal injury lawsuits filed in Delaware?
Most injury suits are filed in the Delaware Superior Court for the county where the injury happened — New Castle County (Wilmington), Kent County (Dover), or Sussex County (Georgetown). We handle cases in all three counties from our Wilmington office.

### Should I go to the hospital after a Delaware crash?
Get medical care right away, even if you feel fine — many serious injuries are not obvious at first. Trauma patients in New Castle County are often treated at ChristianaCare's Christiana Hospital in Newark. Prompt treatment also creates the medical record that supports your claim.

### What is my Delaware injury case worth?
Every case is different. Compensation can include medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. After reviewing your crash, injuries, and the available insurance, we give you a realistic assessment of your claim.

### Should I give the insurance company a recorded statement?
Do not give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer. Adjusters use those statements to minimize or deny claims. We handle insurer communication for you.

### Should I accept the insurance company's first settlement offer?
No. First offers are typically far below what a well-documented claim is worth, and once you accept you generally cannot reopen the claim. Talk to us before signing anything.

### What should I do right after a car accident in Delaware?
Call the police and report the crash, seek medical care, photograph the scene and vehicles, and get the other driver's insurance information. Do not admit fault, and call a lawyer before speaking with the insurer.

### Do you handle injury cases across all of Delaware?
Yes. From our Wilmington office we represent injured clients statewide — from New Castle County through Kent County and down to the Sussex County beaches, including the busy Route 1, Route 13, and I-95 corridors where serious crashes happen.

### Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Our team includes Spanish-speaking staff, and our website is fully available in Spanish. Hablamos español — llámenos para una consulta gratis.

### What types of injury cases do you handle?
We handle the full range of Delaware personal injury claims: car, truck, and motorcycle accidents; slip-and-fall and premises liability; workplace and catastrophic injuries; medical malpractice and nursing home abuse; defective products; and wrongful death.

### How long will my Delaware injury case take?
It depends on the severity of your injuries and whether the insurer negotiates fairly. Some claims settle in a few months; cases that require a lawsuit take longer. We move your case as efficiently as the facts allow and keep you informed throughout.

### Who is the Delaware attorney at First State Injury Lawyers?
The Delaware office is led by Managing Attorney Peter K. Janczyk, Esq., who has been licensed in Delaware since 2007 (DE Bar ID 005023). Attorneys Leonard Edelstein, Keith Martin, and Lawren Nelson are licensed in Pennsylvania.

## Reviews (real, from the Google Business Profile)
> "Peter kept me informed with every detail of my case. He consulted with me before making any decisions. He listened to my concerns and respected my wishes. Peter is very knowledgeable and informative. He was also willing to assist me during and after working hours. If you are looking for a lawyer, I highly recommend Peter."
> — Teresa Brewster, 2021-04-16

> "My Experience with Edelstein Martin and Nelson was with Peter Janczyk out of their Wilmington Office. Peter is a Exellent lawyer.  He listens to your concerns and very good at negotiating your settlement.  I would highly recommend Edelstein Martin and Nelson.  Especially Peter if you need someone on your side."
> — Michele Pennington, 2025-01-04

> "We were extremely pleased with Peter’s work on my brother’s personal injury case.  Peter is very smart and was very professional, respectful, and responsive throughout the case. He has excellent communication skills and extensive legal experience and knowledge.    Highly recommend."
> — Cheryl Battan, 2019-09-10

> "Super communicative with me and my family during out hard times. Peter Janczyk gave us honest feedback and was helpful all the way through this process."
> — Orlando DeJesus, 2026-06-03