The average medical malpractice payment in Nevada for 2023 was $337,928. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $263,873.
In 2023, there were 130 medical malpractice payments made in Nevada. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 29 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Nevada ranked number 12 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." Nevada is among those jurisdictions for which the top allegation appearing in the database is "Improper Performance." The second most frequent allegation appearing for Nevada 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. Nevada is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in Nevada is a dentist.
Average Payment (2004-2024): $263,873
Total Payments in Database (2004-2024): 2,033
Average Payment (2023): $337,928
Total Number of Payments (2023): 130
Rank in Average Payment (2004-2024): 38
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 12 of 52 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2023): Improper Performance
Most Common Allegation (2022): Improper Performance
Most Common Nature of Claim (2023): Treatment Related - 34% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)