New Mexico Medical Malpractice Information

  • What is the average medical malpractice settlement in New Mexico?

    The average medical malpractice payment in New Mexico for 2024 was $429,415. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $292,136.

  • How many medical malpractice settlements have there been in New Mexico?

    In 2024, there were 214 medical malpractice payments made in New Mexico. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 15 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, New Mexico ranked number 1 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 New Mexico?

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

  • Which type of healthcare provider pays the most medical malpractice claims in New Mexico?

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

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.
New Mexico Medical Malpractice Payment Amounts By Year
New Mexico Medical Malpractice Payments By Year

The Largest Medical Malpractice Payments for New Mexico (2004-2024)

YearStateAmountAllegationFull Report
2015New Mexico$10,500,000Unnecessary Procedure
2016New Mexico$10,500,000Unnecessary Treatment
2024New Mexico$9,950,000Improper Performance
2016New Mexico$7,150,000Failure to Diagnose
2017New Mexico$6,750,000Delay in Performance
2015New Mexico$5,950,000Improper Performance
2023New Mexico$5,950,000Improper Performance
2004New Mexico$5,650,000Failure-to-Report on Patient Condition
2024New Mexico$5,650,000Improper Performance
2023New Mexico$4,450,000Failure to Medicate

New Mexico Statistics at a Glance

Average Payment (2004-2025): $292,136

Total Payments in Database (2004-2025): 2,774

Average Payment (2024): $429,415

Total Number of Payments (2024): 214

Rank in Average Payment (2004-2025): 33

Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2024): 1 of 52 Jurisdictions

Most Common Allegation (2024): Failure to Diagnose

Most Common Allegation (2023): Improper Performance

Most Common Nature of Claim (2024): Treatment Related - 35% of all payments

Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)

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*The database contains public payment information from 2004 to 2025. 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.

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