Delaware Medical Malpractice Information

• What is the average medical malpractice settlement in Delaware?

  The average medical malpractice payment in Delaware for 2023 was $281,092. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $413,554.

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

  In 2023, there were 35 medical malpractice payments made in Delaware. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 44 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Delaware ranked number 21 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 Delaware?

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."

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

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 nurse practitioner.