Alabama Medical Malpractice Information

• What is the average medical malpractice settlement in Alabama?

  The average medical malpractice payment in Alabama for 2023 was $494,312. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $410,513.

• How many medical malpractice settlements have there been in Alabama?

  In 2023, there were 80 medical malpractice payments made in Alabama. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 33 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Alabama ranked number 48 of 52, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

What is the most common type of medical malpractice claim in Alabama?

Across the country, the most common allegations giving rise to medical malpractice payments are "Failure to Diagnose" and "Improper Performance." Alabama is among those jurisdictions for which the top allegation appearing in the database is "Improper Performance." The second most frequent allegation appearing for Alabama in the database is "Failure to Diagnose."

Which type of healthcare provider pays the most medical malpractice claims in Alabama?

Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. Alabama is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in Alabama is a nurse practitioner.