Maine Medical Malpractice Information

What is the average medical malpractice settlement in Maine?
The average medical malpractice payment in Maine for 2023 was $1,131,064. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $403,676.
How many medical malpractice settlements have there been in Maine?
In 2023, there were 27 medical malpractice payments made in Maine. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 46 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Maine ranked number 44 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 Maine?

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

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

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

A few notes about this: The database only shows which claims were paid and does not include claims that were presented but rejected. Also, the database does not include payments by non-providers like health systems and hospitals. There are also some number of claims that go unreported each year. Finally, the information contained in the reports is self-reported by the providers, their insurance companies, and other provider representatives.

Maine Medical Malpractice Payment Amounts By Year

Maine Medical Malpractice Payments By Year

The Largest Medical Malpractice Payments for Maine (2004-2022)

Year	State	Amount	Allegation
2023	Maine	$7,950,000	Failure-to-Instruct or Communicate with Patient or Family
2021	Maine	$6,450,000	Delay in Treatment of Identified Fetal Distress
2018	Maine	$5,750,000	Improperly Performed Resuscitation
2018	Maine	$4,850,000	Delay in Diagnosis
2017	Maine	$4,750,000	Failure-to-Instruct or Communicate with Patient or Family
2023	Maine	$4,450,000	Failure to Diagnose
2023	Maine	$4,450,000	Failure to Diagnose
2013	Maine	$4,350,000	Delay in Treatment
2021	Maine	$3,950,000	Delay in Treatment of Identified Fetal Distress
2011	Maine	$3,650,000	Failure/Delay in Referral or Consultation

Maine Statistics at a Glance

Average Payment (2004-2024): $403,676

Total Payments in Database (2004-2024): 876

Average Payment (2023): $1,131,064

Total Number of Payments (2023): 27

Rank in Average Payment (2004-2024): 11

Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 44 of 52 Jurisdictions

Most Common Allegation (2023): Failure to Diagnose

Most Common Allegation (2022): Improper Performance

Most Common Nature of Claim (2023): Diagnosis Related - 45% of all payments

Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)

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*The database contains public payment information from 2004 to 2024. While it contains a small amount of information pertaining to the claim giving rise to that payment, it is missing crucial nonpublic information that would certainly affect claim valuation. Past results are no guarantee for future outcomes.

Every medical malpractice case is different. This site is for informational purposes only and does not contain any legal advice. Please discuss your personal situation with an attorney.

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