Schuster Jachetti LLP represents patients harmed by medical errors in Dover, Delaware. Founded in 1998, the firm operates four Delaware offices and serves Dover-area patients from our Georgetown location. Medical malpractice cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. Joseph M. Jachetti, Delaware Bar #003744, has handled Delaware medical negligence claims for over 25 years and works with qualified medical experts to evaluate every case.
Dover patients are commonly treated at Bayhealth Kent campus and surrounding outpatient facilities, urgent care clinics along US-13 and DE-1, and specialty practices throughout central Kent County. Errors involving misdiagnosis, delayed cancer diagnosis, surgical complications, ER missteps, and medication mistakes can cause lasting harm. We help Dover patients and families pursue claims when the standard of care has not been met.
Common Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle in Dover
- Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of cancer, stroke, or heart attack — Delaware Misdiagnosis Lawyer
- Surgical errors including wrong-site and retained instruments — learn more
- Emergency room malpractice at Dover-area hospitals — Delaware Emergency Room Malpractice Lawyer
- Medication errors including wrong drug or dosage — Delaware Medication Error Lawyer
- Birth injuries involving labor and delivery negligence — learn more
- Anesthesia errors — Delaware Anesthesia Malpractice Lawyer
How Delaware Law Applies to Dover Med Mal Cases
Delaware medical malpractice claims have a two-year statute of limitations with a three-year statute of repose under 18 Del. C. § 6856. An affidavit of merit from a qualified expert is required at filing under 18 Del. C. § 6853. Delaware uses modified comparative negligence under 10 Del. C. § 8132 — if you are 50% or less at fault, you may still recover, with your award reduced by your fault percentage.
Schuster Jachetti LLP works on a contingency fee — no upfront cost. Read more about contingency fees.
How Insurance Companies Handle Dover Med Mal Claims
Joseph Jachetti spent ten years as an insurance claims adjuster before practicing law. He knows how medical malpractice carriers defend Dover cases: aggressive expert challenges, arguing the outcome was a known risk, disputing causation, and delaying to wear claimants down. Schuster Jachetti uses that knowledge for every Dover client.
Steps to Take After a Suspected Medical Error in Dover
- Get continuing medical care and follow up with a different provider if needed
- Request complete copies of your medical records
- Do not sign any release from the provider or insurer without legal counsel
- Keep all bills, prescriptions, and documentation of harm
- Contact a Delaware attorney before the statute of limitations expires
Serving Dover from Our Georgetown Office
Our Georgetown office is one of two offices that serve the Dover area. We can meet at our office, by phone, by video, or come to you if your injuries prevent travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dover medical malpractice lawyer cost?
Contingency fee — no upfront cost. How Does the Contingency Fee Work for Delaware Personal Injury Cases.
Do I have to come to your Georgetown office?
No. Free consultation by phone, video, or in person. We can come to you if you cannot travel.
What if I was partially at fault for my Dover med mal case?
Delaware modified comparative negligence — 50% or less fault means you may still recover. Can I Still Sue if I Was Partially at Fault for an Accident in Delaware.
How long do I have to file a Dover med mal claim?
Two years with a three-year repose under 18 Del. C. § 6856. Full guide.
Do I need an expert to file a Delaware med mal case?
Yes. An affidavit of merit from a qualified expert is required under 18 Del. C. § 6853.
Talk to a Dover Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
Call our Georgetown office at (302) 877-9524 for a free, confidential consultation. Joseph M. Jachetti, Delaware Bar #003744, has experience handling medical malpractice cases for over 25 years.
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