The average medical malpractice payment in Georgia for 2023 was $558,541. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $400,091.
In 2023, there were 373 medical malpractice payments made in Georgia. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 8 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Georgia ranked number 22 of 52, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Across the country, the most common allegations giving rise to medical malpractice payments are "Failure to Diagnose" and "Improper Performance." Georgia is among those jurisdictions for which the top allegation appearing in the database is "Improper Performance." The second most frequent allegation appearing for Georgia in the database is "Failure to Diagnose."
Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. Georgia is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in Georgia is a dentist.
Average Payment (2004-2024): $400,091
Total Payments in Database (2004-2024): 6,218
Average Payment (2023): $558,541
Total Number of Payments (2023): 373
Rank in Average Payment (2004-2024): 13
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 22 of 52 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2023): Improper Performance
Most Common Allegation (2022): Improper Performance
Most Common Nature of Claim (2023): Treatment Related - 31% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)