Connecticut Medical Malpractice Information

• What is the average medical malpractice settlement in Connecticut?

  The average medical malpractice payment in Connecticut for 2023 was $627,441. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $513,444.

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

  In 2023, there were 149 medical malpractice payments made in Connecticut. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 25 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Connecticut ranked number 11 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 Connecticut?

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

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

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