Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Information

What is the average medical malpractice settlement in Oklahoma?
The average medical malpractice payment in Oklahoma for 2023 was $350,019. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $256,844.
How many medical malpractice settlements have there been in Oklahoma?
In 2023, there were 151 medical malpractice payments made in Oklahoma. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 24 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Oklahoma ranked number 16 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 Oklahoma?

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

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

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

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.

Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Payment Amounts By Year

Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Payments By Year

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

Year	State	Amount	Allegation
2019	Oklahoma	$15,500,000	Failure to Identify Fetal Distress
2020	Oklahoma	$7,450,000	Failure to Treat Fetal Distress
2004	Oklahoma	$6,450,000	An Otherwise Unclassified Allegation
2005	Oklahoma	$5,950,000	Failure to Order Appropriate Test
2005	Oklahoma	$5,250,000	Failure to Identify Fetal Distress
2013	Oklahoma	$4,350,000	Vicarious Liability
2014	Oklahoma	$2,750,000	Patient History, Exam, or Workup Problem
2016	Oklahoma	$2,750,000	Improper Performance
2023	Oklahoma	$2,550,000	Improper Management
2011	Oklahoma	$2,350,000	Failure to Order Appropriate Test

Oklahoma Statistics at a Glance

Average Payment (2004-2024): $256,844

Total Payments in Database (2004-2024): 3,378

Average Payment (2023): $350,019

Total Number of Payments (2023): 151

Rank in Average Payment (2004-2024): 40

Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 16 of 52 Jurisdictions

Most Common Allegation (2023): Improper Performance

Most Common Allegation (2022): Failure to Diagnose

Most Common Nature of Claim (2023): Treatment Related - 30% 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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