Cause of Action for Professional Negligence Accrues at the Time of Injury, Not When Damages Occur [Delaware Business Court Insider]

Barry Klayman and Mark Felger authored an article in the Delaware Business Court Insider discussing a recent decision of the Delaware Supreme Court holding that for tort claims, such as legal malpractice actions, the wrongful act occurs at the time of injury. The decision is unique because the Delaware rule differs from other many states in that under the Delaware occurrence rule, injury is distinct from damages and the statute of limitations can begin to run before any actual or substantial damages occur. 
 
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