Medical Malpractice Law in Delaware
This page covers medical malpractice law as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what medical malpractice protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern medical malpractice in Delaware
Delaware state law
- Local Boards of Health; Health Programs › Department of Health and Social Services › Powers and Duties Generally; Regulations and OrdersDE 16 § 16-122
- Food and Drugs › The Delaware Medical Marijuana ActDE 16 § 16-4904A
- Insurance › Health-Care Medical Negligence Insurance and Litigation › DefinitionsDE 18 § 18-6801
- Insurance › Health-Care Medical Negligence Insurance and Litigation › General ProvisionsDE 18 § 18-6858
- Workers’ Compensation › Workers’ Compensation › Payments for Injuries or Death and Incidental BenefitsDE 19 § 19-2322D
- Medical Practice Act › Certificate to Practice Medicine; Registration of Certificate; Renewal of RegistrationDE 24 § 24-1720
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for medical malpractice in Delaware.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.