Nursing Home Abuse & Elder Abuse Lawsuit in Delaware

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Statute of Limitations

Delaware's personal injury SOL is 2 years (10 Del.C. § 8119). The Nursing Home Resident's Rights statute follows the same 2-year period. Wrongful death claims carry a 2-year SOL from date of death (10 Del.C. § 8107).

2 years from date of injury

Delaware Data

Exposure in Delaware

Source: Delaware Division of Long-Term Care Residents Protection, 2024

Source: Delaware Health Care Facilities Association, 2024

Source: Delaware Code Title 8 Corporate Law

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Delaware

Christiana Hospital — Level I Trauma Center