The average medical malpractice payment in Delaware for 2022 was $589,294. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $419,112.
In 2022, there were 39 medical malpractice payments made in Delaware. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 41 out of 59 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Delaware ranked number 16 of 59, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Armed Forces populations.
Across the country, the most common allegations giving rise to medical malpractice payments are "Failure to Diagnose" and "Improper Performance." Delaware is among those jurisdictions for which the top allegation appearing in the database is "Failure to Diagnose." The second most frequent allegation appearing for Delaware in the database is "Improper Performance."
Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. Delaware is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in Delaware is a dentist.
Average Payment (2004-2022): $419,112
Total Payments in Database (2004-2022): 549
Average Payment (2022): $589,294
Total Number of Payments (2022): 39
Rank in Average Payment (2022): 7
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 16 of 59 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2022): Failure to Diagnose
Most Common Allegation in 2021: Failure to Diagnose
Most Common Nature of Claim (2022): Diagnosis Related - 29% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)