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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

18 Del. C. § 6865: Limitation on attorneys’ fees.

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  1. Title 18. Insurance Code
  2. Insurance
  3. CHAPTER 68. Health-Care Medical Negligence Insurance and Litigation
  4. Subchapter VII. Compensation for Health Care Injuries

(a) The amount of the claimant’s attorneys’ fees may not exceed the amounts in the following schedule:

(1) 35% of the first $100,000 of damages;

(2) 25% of the next $100,000 of damages;

(3) 10% of the balance of any awarded damages.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a claimant has the right to elect to pay for the attorneys’ services on a mutually satisfactory per diem basis. The election, however, must be exercised in written form at the time of employment.

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