Recent Delaware News

Medical tort-reform bill moves to House

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Senate approved an omnibus medical tort-reform measure yesterday that would regulate everything from trial attorney fees, medical record copying charges and which malpractice lawsuits can advance in the courts. Among its many provisions, Senate...

Legal reform advocates point to medical malpractice figures in New York, Pennsylvania

ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Experts who have watched medical malpractice lawsuits skyrocket in states like New York, Rhode Island and New Jersey say lawmakers have made it too easy and attractive to sue and reform must happen. “New Yorkers once again pay more for...

Current Medical Liability Laws

Damage Caps	None
Joint Liability Reform	No. Each defendant is jointly and severally liable.
Collateral Source Reform	Yes, the defendant may offer evidence of certain public collateral sources. These sources may not include life insurance or private collateral sources.
Attorney Fees Limited	Yes, fees are limited to 35% of the first $100,000, 25% of the next $100,000, and 10% of any remaining award.
Periodic Payments Permitted	Yes, courts may order periodic payment.