Missouri Medical Malpractice Information

• What is the average medical malpractice settlement in Missouri?

  The average medical malpractice payment in Missouri for 2022 was $387,597. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $304,559.

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

  In 2022, there were 228 medical malpractice payments made in Missouri. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 14 out of 59 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Missouri ranked number 19 of 59, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Armed Forces populations.

What is the most common type of medical malpractice claim in Missouri?

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

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

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